All Supermarkets articles – Page 436
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NewsMorrisons poaches Waitrose commercial director Hodgson
Waitrose commercial director Richard Hodgson has defected to Morrisons to become the supermarket’s new group commercial director.
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NewsThe Co-op makes a Healthier Choice with new range
The Co-operative Group has launched a new healthy eating range called The Co-operative Healthier Choice – as predicted by The Grocer earlier this year.
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NewsWaitrose unveils Lasting Leaf stay-fresh lettuce
Waitrose is rolling out a new range of bagged lettuce it claims can stay fresh for up to a week.
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NewsThe Co-op adds Fairtrade chocs to Somerfield stores
The Co-operative Group is looking to double its Fairtrade chocolate sales by introducing the own-label range to Somerfield stores.
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World News 5/6/10
Following Asda's £778m acquisition of Netto UK, Walmart International CEO Mike Duke has promised further expansion of its international business.
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Grocer 33: Waitrose wins the day with service
Waitrose and Asda each had one item out of stock this week, but Waitrose in Colchester just pipped Asda in Wheatley on customer service.
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Retail Prices: Business as usual for Asda as it ups number of promos
Despite claiming it is moving away from promotions, Asda has upped the number of deals it is running compared with last month, reports Elinor Zuke
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NewsIs Netto a good catch for Asda and what’s the plan?
Asda has taken a giant leap into the small store format with its purchase of Netto. But just how good is the fit? Chloe Ryan and Adam Leyland report
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Danepak makes its debut in sausages
Danepak has extended its reach from bacon and fresh pork cuts into sausages for the first time.Two lines traditional pork and pork and bacon have gone into Tesco, The Co-operative and Somerfield (rsp: £3 for a 475g pack of 10).
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Sainsbury’s says IT system will help it weather the storms
Sainsbury's has claimed a new multimillion pound stock system will reduce waste and help it deal with unpredictable weather.The technology will capture real-time sales data at the checkout that will be used to update a store's next...
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Co-op trials electrical goods in large stores
The Co-operative Group is trialling dedicated concessions to sell more electrical goods in its larger stores.
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NewsSainsbury's World Cup working scheme means staff won't miss a kick
Sainsbury's is introducing 'World Cup Working Hours' for staff when the tournament kicks off on 11 June so they have the best chance possible of not missing key matches.
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NewsThe Co-op adds non-execs to food board
The Co-operative Group has appointed the first non-executive directors to its food advisory board.
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NewsWaitrose sets date for Bahrain debut
Waitrose will open its first store in Bahrain in December.
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Asda’s Old World wines ahead of rival retailers
Old World wines are "fighting back" in Asda, where sales are beating those of the retailer's rivals.In the past four weeks, like-for-like sales of French wine at Asda have grown 47% ahead of those at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons,...
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A pollen-less flower for allergy sufferers
Sainsbury's has targeted the potentially lucrative allergy market by introducing a pollen-less lily.The new variety follows extensive breeding work to produce a lily that retains the colour of the original but has shrunken anthers that...
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Sainsbury’s raises animal welfare bar
Sainsbury's has set new animal welfare standards for its dairy farmers to accelerate its bid to become the most welfare-friendly supermarket.The retailer's Dairy Development Group farmers have been issued with a three-page document...
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Coles appointed to expand The Co-op’s food store estate
The Co-operative Group has appointed Andrew Coles to the new post of national acquisitions manager for its food business.Coles had been working as a consultant to The Original Factory Shop prior to his appointment. He previously worked...
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Netto: ‘OFT won’t force Asda to sell our stores‘
Asda is unlikely to be ordered by the OFT to sell many, if any, of the Netto stores it bought, according to the discounter's boss.Speaking to The Grocer, Netto's international MD Claus Juel-Jensen said he was optimistic the OFT wouldn't...
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Asda to give standard own label a makeover
Asda has announced plans to overhaul its standard own-label range angering suppliers who claim they're being asked to fund new recipes and packaging without being consulted.The first categories, including beer, spirits, beverages,...