All Grocery articles – Page 242
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: We have no idea of cost inflation
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe admitted he has “no idea” of the inflationary pressures that will emerge next year, but vowed to maintain its price position.
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OpinionAnalysis: How Marks & Spencer can optimise its store estate
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to ask itself how many stores it really needs.
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NewsSainsbury’s profits fall as like-for-like sales dip
Sainsbury’s first-half profits dropped while like-for-like sales edged down as the grocer drives its initiative for everyday low prices despite “challenging market conditions”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: M&S and Associated British Foods
Retail news round-up: M&S committed to stores in Ireland and Associated British Foods face cost pressure.
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NewsToday in retail: Rowe upbeat despite fashion sales fall
M&S boss Steve Rowe was on fighting form when I saw him earlier today at the interim results meeting.
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NewsTesco slashes sugar levels in own-brand soft drinks
Tesco has slashed the amount of sugar in its own-label soft drinks to escape the government’s sugar tax.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales boosted by colder weather
John Lewis’s sales spiked last week as the influx of colder weather boosted the performance of its clothing ranges.
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NewsWatch: Asda kicks off ad series showcasing festive range
Asda has launched the first in a series of 26 Christmas adverts as the grocer bids to showcase its full range of festive products.
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OpinionOpinion: Rowe’s roadmap for M&S puts focus on better stores
Having trodden the time-honoured path from shopfloor to boardroom, M&S chief executive Steve Rowe won’t have taken the decision to close stores lightly.
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NewsM&S to shutter 60 stores as half-year profits nosedive
Marks & Spencer will wield the axe on around 60 clothing and home stores over the next five years after its half-year profits tumbled.
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NewsRetail sales rise in best month since January
Retail sales rose across the board in October, which was the best-performing month since January.
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NewsBooths slumps to pre-tax loss as storms dampen sales
Booths has slumped to a pre-tax loss after food price deflation and Storm Desmond dampened its full-year performance.
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NewsThe Co-op joins Be Inspired as retail partner
The Co-op has been revealed as the latest retailer to become a partner of Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's 'brain gain' gathers pace
It’s been a year of acquisitions for Sainsbury’s, most notably the additions of Argos and Habitat to its growing business.
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NewsWatch: Aldi unveils Kevin the Carrot Christmas advert
Aldi has unveiled its first festive TV advert starring Kevin the Carrot, following days of anonymous teasers promoting the campaign.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils Christmas windows
Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its Christmas windows, created around the theme of ‘togetherness’ during the festive season.
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NewsWatch: Tesco declares 'bring it on' this Christmas
Tesco has unveiled the first in a series of Christmas adverts as the grocer bids to claim its share of festive food spend.
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NewsSainsbury's poaches Poundland boss Kevin O'Byrne
Sainsbury’s has poached Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne to become its next chief financial officer just months after he took charge of the value retailer.
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NewsBirds Eye and Walkers hike prices for grocers
Birds Eye and Walkers have joined Typhoo and Unilever in asking supermarkets for more money following the drop in the value of the pound.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sainsbury's, Primark and more
Retail news round-up: Sainsbury’s pension deficit increases, supermarkets halt new store plans, Primark set for profit rise, and more