All Grocery articles – Page 319
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OpinionComment: CMA reminds grocers not to return to their promotion-heavy past
The Competition and Markets Authority has responded to a super-complaint with little more than a telling off, says Verdict’s Andrew Stevens.
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VideoWatch: CMA reveals just 0.5% of grocery prices 'potentially misleading'
CMA senior director, consumer Nisha Arora talks Retail Week through its findings and what they mean for the future of grocery pricing.
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NewsIndustry responds to CMA findings from supermarket pricing probe
An investigation by the CMA has found there is evidence of misleading pricing by supermarkets, but the practice is not widespread.
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NewsMost supermarkets acting responsibly on promotions, CMA concludes
An investigation into supermarkets’ pricing tactics has found that most retailers take compliance “seriously” but that some are “misleading” consumers.
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NewsTesco launches third-party shop-in-shops in international stores
Tesco has introduced third-party Sports Direct and Peacocks concessions to its international stores for the first time.
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NewsMillions unable to use Apple Pay but retailers pleased with feedback
Millions of consumers were unable to use Apple Pay following its UK launch, but retailers have been pleased with feedback on the service.
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NewsLidl to build UK head office as full-year sales hit record-breaking £4bn
Discounter Lidl is building a new head office in London to support its rapid growth after revealing its UK sales broke through the £4bn barrier.
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NewsAldi signs up to NFU's 'fruit and veg pledge' to back UK farmers
Discounter Aldi has become the first grocer in the UK to sign up to a so-called “fruit and veg pledge” to back British farmers.
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NewsOnline will drive in-store productivity at fashion and discount retailers
Fashion and discount retailers are “destined to become more profitable” thanks to the boom in online shopping, according to a new report.
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NewsComment: Might Barclays come knocking on the door of Tesco’s Benny Higgins?
Following the ousting of Barclays boss Antony Jenkins, people-watchers believe Tesco’s Benny Higgins may feature on the bank’s list of replacements.
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NewsGCA has 'no evidence’ Morrisons' email to suppliers broke code of practice
The supermarket watchdog has found no evidence ‘at this stage’ that Morrisons broke its code of practice by requesting supplier payments.
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AnalysisAnalysis: June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
After the strongest growth, excluding Easter, for 18 months in June, the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor reveals positive results in all categories.
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NewsFalls in clothing and food price push inflation back to zero in June
Falls in clothing and food prices were the main contributors to the UK’s inflation rate dropping to 0% last month.
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NewsFerrero's £112m takeover of Thorntons on the verge of completion
Ferrero’s takeover of Thorntons is on the verge of completion after the retailer’s shareholders agreed to sell almost 80% of shares.
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NewsIceland boss Walker tells staff the grocer will set the pace on pay rates
Iceland has pledged to “move ahead of the new national living wage” and increase the pay awarded to staff “as quickly as possible”.
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NewsGovernment to force large businesses to reveal data on gender pay gap
The Government is moving ahead with plans to force businesses with more than 250 employees to disclose data on the gender pay gap among staff.
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NewsConviviality unveils ambitious store expansion plan to boost UK coverage
Conviviality boss Diana Hunter has revealed the off-licence group is poised to embark on an ambitious expansion plan.
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NewsGraze capitalises on grocers seeking to provide healthier snacks
The boss of snacks brand Graze has said it will benefit from shops aiming to provide fewer sugary products in so-called “guilt lanes”.
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NewsDeadline nears for Thorntons shareholders to decide on £112m Ferrero bid
Thorntons shareholders will this week decide whether to accept a £112m takeover bid from confectionery business firm Ferrero.
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NewsGraze launches into UK shops as next step in expansion plans
Online snacks brand Graze.com is launching into more than 1,600 shops, including branches of Sainsbury’s, Boots and WHSmith.