All Grocery articles – Page 256
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NewsWaitrose sales boosted by the Olympics and Harry Potter
Waitrose sales have been buoyed by the Rio Olympics and the release of a new Harry Potter book, with sales also rising at sister retailer John Lewis.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes bounce back after Brexit consumer confidence slump
Retail sales rebounded in July as promotional activity drove performance across the industry in the first full month since the EU referendum.
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NewsTesco extends PayQwiq app to 100 more stores as it eyes full roll-out
Tesco has extended its mobile payments app to a further 100 stores as the supermarket giant gears up for a full roll-out of the service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that retailers can learn from Pret
Founded by Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham as a sandwich shop in 1986, Pret is now on nearly every major British high street.
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NewsAmazon reveals branded cargo plane Amazon One
Amazon has unveiled its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jets, which will give it greater control of its supply chain across the US.
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AnalysisEtail evolution: A look at Tesco’s website through the years
Tesco first launched its ecommerce site back in 2000. How and why has the supermarket developed its online offer since it emerged?
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: is the great US mall under threat?
Framingham near Boston forms part of the Golden Triangle, so called because of the bustling level of commercial activity to which it plays host.
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AnalysisRio 2016: Our top picks for Team Retail at the Olympic Games
As the Olympic Games kick off in Rio, here are Retail Week’s nominations for the retail athletes going for gold this year.
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DataData: Smartphone ownership rises to 76% among grocery shoppers
Smartphone and tablet ownership has grown rapidly among grocery shoppers since 2012, according to IGD ShopperVista data.
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DataMarket monitor: Amazon maintains strong lead in entertainment market
Amazon sees a very small drop in share of total entertainment (26.7 to 26.7%) but maintains a strong lead.
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NewsTim Mason says Fresh & Easy could have succeeded in the US
Former Tesco boss Tim Mason insisted that Fresh & Easy could have been a success in the US if it had received greater financial investment.
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NewsRetail diary: Ikea has bedroom plans for Kanye and Majestic chimes wine-time
Ikea has plans in the bedroom for Kanye West, Majestic chimes in wine o’clock and commuters get blown away by Currys PC World.
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NewsAgenda: DFS posts full-year results and July's retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with a full-year update from DFS and the latest retail sales figures from July on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on River Island, Fresh & Easy and more
Retail round-up: River Island hires Nicholas Tahir, Fresh & Easy could have succeeded in US, ex-Tesco marketer says, and Yoox Net-a-Porter's soaring sales
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AnalysisAnalysis: Woolworths Australia launches ‘phantom’ brand in battle with Aldi
Woolworths Australia has launched what is believe to be a phantom own brand – a private label with no reference to Woolworths on the packaging.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Official Team GB sponsor Aldi gears up for the Games
Cartoonist Patrick Blower on Aldi’s in-store initiatives designed to get customers excited about the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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NewsSupermarkets urged to focus price promotions on healthy food options
Grocery retailers have been urged to focus more of their price promotions on healthy eating options to help fight obesity.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Mercato Metropolitano brings a taste of Italy to food retail
The Turin-based grocer has brought Italian fare to Elephant & Castle and turned food shopping from a chore into a pleasure. John Ryan visits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the picture of consumer confidence as gloomy as it looks?
Last week researchers and the media painted a somewhat bleak portrait of consumer confidence in the aftermath of the referendum.
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VideoWatch: Tesco launches pop-up wine bar to 'bring Finest brand to life'
Tesco has launched its first wine bar as part of a move to boost awareness of its Finest brand and drive ’retail-tainment’ in a competitive marketplace.