All Supermarkets articles – Page 475
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NewsCheesewright tipped for top spot at Asda
He may not be the bookies' favourite, but Dave Cheesewright is The Grocer's tip to take over at Asda following Andy Bond's shock decision to step down as chief executive this week.
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NewsIt’s the end of an era at Asda - but the beginning of what?
Andy Bond’s shock decision to vacate the hot seat at Asda has left the industry pondering whether he’s done so in the nick of time. Elinor Zuke reports
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Co-op: ‘slavery probe not behind supply shift’
The Co-operative Group has denied that a BBC probe into child slave labour at one of its suppliers prompted it to broaden its cocoa supply base.The Panorama investigation, broadcast last month, claimed to have found evidence of human...
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NewsDon Pumsey on Bond's emotional swansong
Poor old Bondandybond. I've always had a sneaking regard for the ginger ninja, whatever people say about his stewardship of a company The Grocer has in survey after survey revealed to be Britain's Most Depressing Supermarket. I mean, his record speaks for itself.
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Innocent swoops upon Sainsbury’s Brightman
Innocent has headhunted Philippa Brightman, special diets and health manager at Sainsbury's, to help steer the technical side of its fruit sourcing.The 27-year-old, who was instrumental in the February relaunch of Sainsbury's 100-strong...
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NewsCritical Eye... on Heston's dark recesses
Chefs love quality ingredients, so it's odd they couldn't get better celebrities for Heston's Fairytale Feast (Tuesday 9pm, Channel 4) especially with Waitrose's wunderkind in top form.
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Samworth to supply puds to Sainsbury’s
Samworth Brothers has won a multimillion-pound contract to supply Sainsbury's with chilled own-label desserts.The £5m contract marks the first time Samworth, which supplies own-label ready meals, sandwiches and desserts to the multiples,...
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NewsSainsbury’s revamps credit card to reward Nectar points hunters
Sainsbury's is splitting its existing credit card offer, with two new cards connected to its Nectar loyalty scheme.
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NewsWork begins on The Co-op’s giant RDC
Work is set to start next month on The Co-operative Group’s new regional distribution centre in Andover, Hampshire.
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NewsAsda eyes bid for Argos owner Home Retail Group
Asda is reportedly considering a bid for Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group in an attempt to close the gap on Tesco.
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NewsBond to step aside as Asda chief exec
Andy Bond is stepping down as chief executive of Asda after five years at the helm.
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Retail Prices: Promotional activity gets Easter hike - even at Asda
The number of promotions rose over the Easter period and levels could stay high in the run up to the general election. Ronan Hegarty reports
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Asda still busy with deals despite vow to return to EDLP
Asda is continuing to ramp up its promotional activity despite branding deals as "weapons of mass distraction" and announcing a return to its Every Day Low Pricing heritage.
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Sainsbury’s feeling the Inferno heat
Inferno has won a national distribution deal with Sainsbury's for its Hot Tomato Ketchup and Devils Brown Sauce.Inferno founder Charles Roberts said the retailer was stocking the new sauces (rsp: £1.99) amid growing demand for the...
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Waitrose planning to open on Prince’s land
Waitrose is set to strengthen its ties with the Prince of Wales after revealing plans to open a store on his estate in Cornwall.
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NewsThe Co-op debuts first 100% recycled basket
The Co-operative Group has launched what it claims is the UK’s first 100% recycled plastic shopping basket.
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Grocer 33: Enthusiastic staff win it for Waitrose
The Waitrose store in Evington was heaving this week, thanks to the launch of the Delia and Heston campaign, and it took the top spot this week, despite two out-of-stocks, thanks to the super-speedy checkout and the friendly, proactive staff, who...
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Waitrose drops pouch milk after poor uptake
Waitrose has ditched its environmentally friendly milk pouch and jug concept, claiming poor demand was leading to high wastage.The supermarket phased out both the Calon Wen branded milk and its own-label milk pouches last month. To...
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NewsWhy would Price see a sarnie chain as good enough to Eat?
Rumours that Waitrose is eyeing food chain Eat has analysts wondering what is in it for the retailer. Carolyn Wilson looks at the menu of options
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The Delia effect kicks off ‘staggering’ sales
The 'Delia effect' is already working wonders for Waitrose's sales, with the retailer forced to bring in imported reinforcements to meet demand.