All Grocery articles – Page 329
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sports Direct, B&M and more
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2015: Amazon plans to launch range of own-brand food products, Sports Direct’s pre-tax profits ahead of expectations, B&M snaps up 12 B&Q stores and more…
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NewsFSA names and shames grocers selling campylobacter-infected chickens
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has named and shamed grocers whose fresh chickens are contaminated with the food-poisoning bug campylobacter.
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NewsApplegreen seeks £50m from float as convenience battle hots up
Petrol forecourt retailer Applegreen aims to raise £50m from a float as convenience food market competition intensifies.
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GalleryStore gallery: Discover the new trend of the hybrid cafe-retailer
There is a growing trend of cafes and restaurants opening retail spaces. Here are some of the most interesting examples in London.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Marks & Spencer
Retail news round-up on May 28, 2015: Philip Marshall QC to act in Tesco profits legal case, Tesco partners with Weve, M&S execs get small payout from share scheme
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NewsRetailers urged to champion the sector as 'fabulous' career path
Retailers have been urged to “do a better job” of championing the industry as a sector where workers can develop skills and build a career.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Booker's acquisition of Musgrave mean for convenience?
Booker bosses insist its acquisition of Londis and Budgens owner Musgrave will help independent retailers that run the stores to “prosper”.
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NewsAhold first-quarter revenues drop as price war takes toll on margins
Dutch grocery giant Ahold reported a drop in revenues during its first quarter as cut-price deals took their toll on profit margins.
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VideoWatch: The Booker Group – from ships to shops in 60 seconds
The Booker Group has purchased Budgens and Londis. Retail Week takes a look at how the business arrived at where it is today.
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NewsFamily spending power boosted as food and fuel costs fall
Families had an extra £17 a week in their pockets in April compared with last year thanks to falling food, fuel and utility costs.
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NewsRetail sales volumes surge in May as growth expectations hit 27-year high
British retail sales are “bounding ahead” as expectations for sales next month hit their highest level for 27 years, according to the CBI.
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OpinionBooker’s Wilson ups convenience retail ante with Londis and Budgens deal
When Charles Wilson left Marks & Spencer to join Booker as chief executive in 2005, many observers’ eyebrows leaped in surprise.
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NewsCampaigners call for UK supermarkets to donate food waste to charity
More than 100,000 people across the UK have called on supermarkets to give their food waste to charity after similar laws were passed in France.
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NewsRetail Diary: Homebase finds a fan while Iceland calls a doctor
Homebase gets Monty Don’s approval at the Chelsea Flower Show, Budgens is named top of the top-ups and drunk phone users become ‘appy shoppers.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe faces three week wait for judgement on Egypt case
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe faces another three week-wait to find out the result of his appeal against a prison sentence in Egypt.
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NewsHema finance chief quits after 'disappointing' €190m full-year loss
Dutch retail giant Hema has posted full-year losses, prompting the departure of its chief financial officer Ad Walter.
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NewsSupermarkets accused of more 'dodgy special offers' by Which?
Supermarkets have been accused of offering more “misleading” price deals, less than a month after Which? lodged a super-complaint against grocers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the UK's drop into deflation mean for retailers?
Britain has fallen into deflation for the first time in more than half a century, driven by falling fuel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise after 'healthy' performance
Sales at John Lewis edged up last week driven by “healthy” performance in its ecommerce operation and homewares division.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S results, Asda Q1 and Kingfisher with Tony Shiret
Content editor Nicola Harrison sits down with Besi senior analyst Tony Shiret to discuss the top stories from the past seven days.