All Grocery articles – Page 321
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NewsBooker bosses hail 'good progress' as first-quarter sales edge up
Food wholesaler and retailer Booker has reported a rise in total sales and like-for-likes in its first quarter as bosses hailed “good progress.”
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco Malaysia deal and pay, and store prices
Retail news round-up on July 8, 2015: Japanese retailer Aeon is interested in acquiring Tesco’s Malaysian operations and UK shop prices continue to fall.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Is Marks & Spencer this season's big loser in fashion?
After a difficult season for many fashion retailers, no big ‘loser’ has yet been identified… but is Marks & Spencer a candidate?
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer first-quarter results: What the analysts say
M&S clothing sales declined in the quarter to June 27, while food and home furnishings like-for-likes were flat. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsPromotional market hits Marks & Spencer clothing revival
Marks & Spencer has reported a flat first-quarter for clothing and home furnishings but says it is on course to improve margins for apparel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Tesco, Sunday trading hours
Retail news round-up on July 7, 2015: Sainsbury’s inks deal for virtual vouchers; Tesco leader of Irish grocery sector.
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NewsEx-Majestic Wine boss Lewis pocketed almost £1m during final year in charge
Former Majestic Wine boss Steve Lewis took home close to £1m during his final year at the retailer, including a £416,000 payoff.
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NewsLidl names Daniel Marasch as chairman of its German operations
Lidl has revealed that Daniel Marasch has been promoted to chairman of grocer’s German board following the departure of Raimund Matthias.
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends click-and-collect offer to more Simply Food stores
Marks & Spencer plans to extend its click-and-collect offer to over 100 of its Simply Food franchise stores by the end of September.
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NewsWaitrose boss Price: Supermarkets face 'failure' if price war continues
Waitrose boss Mark Price has warned that Britain’s biggest supermarkets could face disaster if the price war continues to escalate.
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NewsLidl considers taking its wine business online to boost UK growth
Discounter Lidl is considering a move into ecommerce in a bid to continue its rapid UK growth and steal further market share from its rivals.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl, Paperchase, SuperGroup and more
Retail news round-up on July 6, 2015: Lidl considers moving online, Paperchase deal edges closer and SuperGroup and AO World both set their sights on overseas markets.
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NewsAsda brings back famous pocket tap in new ad campaign
Asda is bringing back its famous pocket tap in a new TV ad, but bosses say it marks a “new chapter” of its brand.
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NewsRetail Diary: Mike Coupe laughs off his ‘day trip to Cairo’
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe cracks a joke over the Egyptian saga, KPMG’s David McCorquodale is a real Snap-chap and there’s a chance to take part in our caption competition.
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NewsChinese online grocery market to grow five-fold to $180bn (£115bn) by 2020
The value of China’s online grocery market is expected to grow five-fold to almost $180bn (£115bn) by 2020, new research has found.
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NewsCo-op targets London expansion and eyes concessions in its larger stores
Co-operative Food will open up to 50 new convenience stores in and around London this year, boss Steve Murrells has revealed.
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NewsConvenience group 7-Eleven launches one-hour delivery in US
7-Eleven is speeding up its delivery options with the launch of a service that will fulfil online orders an hour after they are made.
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NewsSupermarket sales rise but Asda 'falling behind' its rivals, says Nielsen
Supermarket sales rose for the seventh straight month in June, but Asda is “falling behind its peer group,” according to new figures.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis clearance Sale launch drives rise in weekly sales
Sales at department store business John Lewis rose 3.2% to £90.1m last week as the retailer’s summer clearance Sale got under way.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl, Ikea and Dollar Tree
Retail news round-up on July 3, 2015: Lidl funded by World Bank, Ikea plans Autralian ‘mini stores and Dollar Tree wins approval for Fmaily Dollar deal