All Grocery articles – Page 298
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NewsSainsbury's pre-tax profits fall 17.9% to £308m during its first half
Sainsbury’s underlying pre-tax profit slumped 17.9% to £308m for the half year as the grocer continued to slash its prices.
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OpinionOpinion: Should UK retailers embrace French-style purchasing alliances?
French grocers have benefitted from purchasing alliances, but as the discounters squeeze margins, could UK retailers employ similar tactics?
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NewsWatch: Tesco pushes Finest and Free From lines in first two Christmas ads
Tesco is hammering home its depth of range in its first two Christmas adverts as it highlights its Finest and Free From lines.
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NewsAsda calls time on Black Friday and ploughs £26m into seasonal price cuts
Asda is “stepping away” from Black Friday to “focus on savings across the season” investing £26m to slash prices of seasonal goods.
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NewsRetail Diary: Pigs might fly and the Tesco job that will tie you in knots
Pigs might fly as a cider company pilots playful drones, Tesco’s job will leave you tied up in knots and the choppy waters facing a surfing brand.
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NewsData: Retail sales slow as shoppers wait for Black Friday bonanza
UK retail sales fell slightly last month as consumers appear to be holding out for Black Friday.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis urges Government to consult retailers over policy changes
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has urged the Government to consult retailers in greater depth before making policy changes that affect the sector.
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NewsWaitrose's outgoing boss Mark Price to take up Government role
Outgoing Waitrose boss Mark Price is to take up a role with the Government, just weeks after revealing he is stepping down from retail.
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GalleryFirst look: Tesco launches its first in a series of Christmas adverts
Tesco has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the shopping experience with a series of Christmas TV adverts featuring various ‘little helps.’
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AnalysisSainsbury's interims: Five things to look for in the grocer's update
Sainsbury’s will unveil its half-year results on Wednesday following a confident second-quarter update. Here are five key things to look out for:
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AnalysisPeople moves: Rob Collins takes Waitrose helm and Michael Sharp exits
All change across the retail sector as Rob Collins steps up at Waitrose, Michael Sharp departs Debenhams and Roger Burnley joins Asda.
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NewsData: John Lewis Christmas ad clocks up more than 6 million views on YouTube
Data: John Lewis’ latest Christmas advert, unveiled last Friday, has already generated more than 6 million views on YouTube.
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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher update, Sainsbury's and Halfords report interims
November 9-13, 2015: Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Kingfisher, Sainsbury’s and Halfords all on the agenda.
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OpinionRetailers can look to their marketing past for a brighter future
As consumers embrace nostalgia and retro ad campaigns, retailers can draw on past successes to introduce their products to a new generation
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NewsWatch: M&S goes ‘mobile-first’ with special moments Christmas campaign
M&S will launch its Christmas ad today, starting with a preview to members of its Sparks loyalty scheme followed by online and social media.
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NewsWatch: Morrisons ditches celebrities for staff in Christmas ads
Morrisons has dropped celebrities for staff in its Christmas ads to highlight its customer service drive and vertically integrated supply chain.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose alcohol sales boosted by Rugby World Cup and Halloween
Waitrose sales received a boost from celebrations for the Rugby World Cup final and Halloween last week as sales of spirits jumped 16.5%.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Morrisons to donate surplus food to charities
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Morrisons giving all unsold food to organisations that help those in need.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts argues price matching is wrong approach
Morrisons boss David Potts has said it has moved away from price matching as it aims to be recognised for its friendly staff, fresh food and good value.
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OpinionM&S margin focus pays off but sales growth is still needed
M&S interim results reveal growth in both ecommerce and food, but general merchandise sees its fifth year of like-for-like decline.