All Grocery articles – Page 249
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NewsWatch: Co-op Christmas ad puts the community first
The Co-op has unveiled its Christmas advert emphasising how shopping at the convenience store chain can help local communities.
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NewsAldi managing director Tony Baines to retire next year
Aldi UK managing director of corporate buying Tony Baines is retiring next year after more than 22 years with the business.
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NewsMcColl’s like-for-likes drop as it eyes store expansion
McColl’s has posted a fall in its full-year like-for-likes despite overall sales edging up as the retailer further drives bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsDisposable income growth slows as cost of living rises
Disposable income climbed above £200 per week in October, but the period marked the second consecutive month of single-digit growth in spending power.
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NewsBudgens pilots scan-as-you-shop Ubamarket app
Convenience specialist Budgens is piloting a scan-as-you-shop smartphone app as it bids to improve the shopping experience.
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NewsBlack Friday fuels ‘biggest ever week’ at John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis in the seven days to November 26 came in just shy of £200m, marking the department store’s “biggest ever week”.
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NewsIceland delegation jets in to Reykjavik for peace talks
Frozen food specialist Iceland is sending a delegation to Reykjavik this week in a bid to fend off legal action from its namesake island nation.
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NewsTesco’s former boss Clarke will not face SFO charges
Tesco’s former chief executive Philip Clarke will not face charges in relation to the grocer’s £263m accounting scandal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Yoox Net-a-Porter and more
Retail news round-up: Ex-Tesco boss won't face fraud charges, Yoox Net-a-Porter's joint venture in Middle East, and Amazon limits shopper reviews
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NewsAldi to launch online business in China next year
Aldi has unveiled plans to launch in China next year as the discounter continues to break into new markets across the globe.
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NewsRetail diary: Asda hits freeze on Black Friday
Asda parodies its past Black Friday carnage, Majestic Wines and Hotel Chocolat get competitive on the rugby field, and Victoria Plum has a heated situation.
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NewsOcado extends robot communication tech in its warehouses
Ocado has expanded the 4G wireless network in its automated warehouses to allow its fleet of pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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NewsIceland vs Iceland – island nation sues retailer
The Icelandic government has taken legal action against British grocery retailer Iceland in a bid to help promote businesses in the Nordic country.
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OpinionIceland's Malcolm Walker: Feeling the heat? Build a kitchen
As a Yorkshireman, I am naturally very familiar with the anguished cry of “how much?” that usually attends any major purchasing decision in the county. Like a kitchen refurbishment, for example.
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NewsLidl hikes staff pay to meet Living Wage Foundation rate
Lidl is increasing pay rates for its lowest paid workers to match the new Living Wage Foundation benchmark.
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DataOnline retail scorecard: Compare top retail websites
In Black Friday week, when online retail comes into its own, we look at how the top retailers’ sites compare.
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NewsToday in retail: Morrisons is going places under Potts
Morrisons boss David Potts has done it again, conjuring up his latest creative attempt at continuing the grocer’s encouraging momentum.
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NewsSafeway revival: A safe bet or a gamble by Morrisons?
It’s been just over a decade since the disappearance of Safeway as a high street name, but Morrisons has today unveiled plans to resurrect it.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Friday may drag spend forward from 2017
This weekend is likely to be one of the busiest of the year for many retailers.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales down as shoppers wait for Black Friday
John Lewis sales fell last week, as customers waited for Black Friday deals to make purchases.