Food Retail: Grocers & Supermarkets
News about grocers, supermarkets, discounters and suppliers of the food retail sector
Food, Supermarkets & Grocers News
M&S latest retailer to slow down store expansion
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to switch the lights to amber on UK store expansion plans as punishing trading conditions persist and multichannel retail grows.
Mamas & Papas to sell product on Amazon and Tesco sites
Mamas & Papas has identified digital marketplaces as central to its online growth strategy.
Charlie Mayfield: We need to focus on capability
Retailers need to equip their staff with the right skills enabling them to tackle the uncertain future, John Lewis chief executive Charlie Mayfield believes.
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Asda predicts consumers will stick to tight budgets
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Mastercard loses appeal against card transaction charges
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Ocado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
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M&S presses button on new phase of store revamps as profits fall
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Aldi and Lidl branded 'irritants' to major grocers
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Inflation falls to lowest level in two years
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Footfall drops 2% in first quarter
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John Lewis enjoys strong bank holiday sales
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Bolland bonus under threat as profits likely to fall
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Tesco revamps ready meal range
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M&S faces staff revolt after bonus slash
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Sainsbury's reprimanded after Asda complaint
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Tesco chief executive Clarke forfeits bonus
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Tesco and Morrisons lose share in competitive market
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Asda reports 'gloomy' shopper sentiment
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Boots launches new food range in bid to build market share
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Irish food wholesaler Musgrave eyes click-and-collect
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Morrisons completes in-store bakery revamp
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M&S is keeping pace, but it’s time to start setting it
There was a workmanlike feel to Marks & Spencer’s results this week.
