Tesco news and analysis – Page 319
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Internet retailing: Tesco.com looks to global fulfilment
Tesco.com is in talks with a number of medium sized European and US retailers to offer home shopping fulfilment services. Newly appointed Tesco.com chairman Tim Mason also Tesco marketing director said Tesco.com wanted allies with a good brand...
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Republic of Ireland: Killarney the stage for battle as Lidl
Lidl's first store in the Irish Republic is now under construction and set to challenge the market's big two Tesco and Dunnes when it opens in September. The 1,230 sq m outlet is on a greenfield site on the outskirts of Killarney, the leading...
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Advertising: Tesco and Iceland hit out at ASA rulings on lea
The Advertising Standards Authority has come under attack for its decision to censure Iceland and Tesco. Tesco has condemned the watchdog's ruling it misled consumers with a leaflet extolling the purity, low cost and taste of organic foods. While...
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The Grocer Focus on Northern Ireland: Retailers
We've done good say the multiples Shoppers are voting with their feet and converting to supermarkets in droves, according to the three major multiples that dictate the scene in Northern Ireland Tesco, Sainsbury and Safeway. Tesco seems to have...
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IGD Grocery Retailing 2000: Multiples set to go down high ri
The multiples will take bigger risks to boost sales over the next five years as market growth continues to slow down, according to an influential study. IGD's Grocery Retailing 2000 report predicts Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Safeway will account...
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Mergers: THE MATING GAME
With all this talk of another European mega alliance in the air, who would make a good partner for Tesco, Sainsbury or Safeway? Gerald J Corbae and Anita Balchandani of Roland Berger get into blind date mood with the hard facts The food...
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Newstrade: NFRN sounds alarm at Tesco/WH Smith link up
Retailers and publishers have warned that the proposed exclusive magazine supply deal between Tesco and WH Smith News must not be allowed to destroy the viability of smaller outlets. The supermarket plans to have national distribution arrangements...
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Republic of Ireland: Dunnes Stores moves to match Tesco's ex
Dunnes Stores upstaged a major investment announcement for the Irish market this week from its main rival, Tesco, by offering details of its own expansion plans. As Tesco promised four new stores and 1,000 extra jobs over the next 12 months,...
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News special: Tesco results Consolidate? We're happy by our
Tesco has no need to take part in the consolidation sweeping through the world's supermarket industry, claims chief executive Terry Leahy. Speaking as the company confirmed its status as the UK's top grocery retailer, Leahy insisted: "We have a...
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news special: Tesco results: Asian giants probed for opportu
Japan and China are being targeted by Tesco as it accelerated its overseas expansion. Deputy chairman David Reid said: "We believe there are opportunities to open hypermarkets in these countries that's the attraction. We have people out there and...
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The Grocer Focus on fruit juices and juice drinks: Top 10 br
1. Sunny Delight juice drink 2. Ocean Spray juice drink 3. Sainsbury long life juice 4. Del Monte pure juice 5. Tropicana pure juice 6. Tesco ...
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TO PICK - OR NOT?
Can store picking support e-commerce? Will suppliers and retailers end trench warfare? Can a one size fits all' CM approach be developed? Julian Hunt got some answers in Turin Tesco Direct was held up as a model of excellence for any food retailer...
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Tesco seems to be going from strength to strength, so why is
Tesco is undervalued. The UK's most admired company as voted by readers of Management Today last year is suffering the same fate as many blue chips in the wake of a boom in hightech and internet stocks. But when Tesco results are announced on...
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Marks and Spencer
Marks & Spencer is expanding its franchise operation into the Czech Republic. It follows the announcement two weeks ago that Tesco is buying two retailing businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia from the US-based Kmart Corporation. The 13,000...
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End for dessert company
The Dessert Company, a subsidiary of the Sara Lee Corporation, has been forced to shut up shop after losing a supply contract with Tesco resulting in the loss of around 700 jobs. The Newark company had been supplying Tesco with chilled sweets...
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tesco motors into insurance
Tesco is launching motor insurance in a bid to attract consumers looking to cut the cost of driving. The multiple's personal finance division commissioned research revealed 64% of car owners would switch insurance companies if it meant they could...
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News briefs
IRI is making Tesco sales data available over the Internet with the launch of its InfoScan SalesWeb service. More than £1.5m in savings have been passed on to shoppers by the 200 Nisa retailers involved in the group's first Multibuy Bonanza...
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News Briefs
US retail giant K Mart is said to be seeking a merger with a supermarket partner. The chain has already sought a three-way deal with Albertsons and American Stores. Tesco has refused to comment on trade rumours it will be running a half-price...