All Supermarkets articles – Page 395
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Comment & Opinion
Clarke must reignite 'only Tesco can' mantra
The varying perspectives on Tesco’s 2.6% drop in Christmas sales have piqued my interest.
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ProfilesGambling on a real point of difference
With his Merseyside-based L7 Village Market, Steve Jagota is taking on the multiples. And his ‘old-fashioned’ approach seems to be paying dividends.
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Comment & Opinion
Now's the time to inspire as well as promote
The one hard question grocery brands should be asking themselves is, ‘how do I get my brand back on to the shopping list?
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News
Morrisons recalls smoked mackerel lines
Morrisons has issued a major product recall affecting five smoked mackerel products.
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NewsTesco targets Saudi Arabia as F&F goes global
Tesco has signed a deal to open 19 F&F clothing stores in Saudi Arabia in a franchise deal with Fawaz Abdulaziz Al Hokair & Co.
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Analysis & FeaturesShifting Sands: what The Co-op's acquisition means
The Co-operative Group’s purchase of a 200-year-old independent has taken the trade aback. What happened - and what comes next?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe signs aren't good for Tesco. What's to be done?
Philip Clarke this week admitted Tesco’s dire Christmas results reflected longstanding problems that need sorting - fast.
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NewsCameras roll as Asda looks to halve queues
Asda is rolling out a new queue management system it claims could almost halve the amount of time frustrated Brits spend waiting in line at the till.
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News
CK's begins switch to Nisa Local fascia
Welsh indie retailer CK’s Supermarkets has adopted the Nisa fascia to capitalise on the symbol group’s TV ad campaigns.
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NewsTesco sneezes and the grocery trade catches a cold
News of Tesco’s performance prompted a sell-off by investors across food retail.
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NewsSainsbury's eyes a Tesco-style model for dairy payments
Sainsbury’s is looking to overhaul the way it pays its dairy farmers by moving to a model similar to Tesco’s - which calculates farmer payments based on cost of production.
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NewsM&S steps up Groundwork partnership to clear up parks
Marks & Spencer has launched a campaign in association with environmental charity Groundwork to make better use of parks, gardens and other green spaces.
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NewsCeleb chef Worrall Thompson in Tesco shoplifting shock
Fans of TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson are in shock after the TV chef was arrested for shoplifting.
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NewsThe Co-op snaps up top Scots indie David Sands
The Co-operative Group has swallowed up Top 50 indie David Sands.The purchase includes all 28 stores belonging to the Scottish retailer, which has 700 staff.The Co-op said the two businesses had exchanged contracts and the sale was expected to be completed in the next couple of months, subject to approval ...
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NewsBrand Match helps Sainsbury’s to biggest share since 2003
Brand Match helped Sainsbury’s grow its market share over Christmas, as growth in the market continued to lag behind inflation.
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Analysis & Features150 years of retail revolution
From humble beginnings, UK supermarkets have become the envy of the world. The Grocer has charted every step of their evolution.
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Comment & Opinion
Ten ways for companies to survive in 2012
A tough year lies ahead, but you can survive and even thrive if you exploit some key trends.
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Comment & Opinion
A unique chance to reflect on astonishing change in grocery
With the benefit of hindsight, it’s abundantly clear that The Grocer isn’t too good at reading the future…
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Comment & Opinion
Poor standards in store butchery
Many years ago I was a butcher, but have since noticed the poor standard of supermarket butcher departments.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out hybrid delivery truck
Waitrose is rolling out its most eco-friendly delivery vehicle yet.