All Grocery articles – Page 353
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NewsYodel boss calls on retailers to set realistic delivery expectations
The boss of Yodel is calling on retailers to set more realistic expectations for deliveries and said carriers should not take the blame for delivery problems.
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OpinionComment: The retail sectors that will profit and suffer in 2015
Despite improving economic conditions and better customer sentiment, storm clouds may be gathering on the retail horizon.
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NewsHotel Chocolat first-half profits triple as it pushes 'healthy luxury' message
Hotel Chocolat has revealed its first-half profits have more than tripled as it gears up for the crucial Easter trading period.
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NewsGrocery price war drives inflation to record low of 0%
The rate of inflation has fallen to 0%, its lowest level on record as the price of food and fuel continues to drop, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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OpinionComment: Heads roll at Morrisons as Potts aims to simplify the business
It didn’t take long for new Morrisons boss David Potts to make his presence felt - and the presence of a raft of other directors is no longer required.
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NewsNew Morrisons boss David Potts swings the axe on exec board
Morrisons has axed nearly half of its executive board as new boss David Potts begins a clear-out of its top-level management team.
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NewsTesco faces shareholder legal action as senior director exits
Tesco is facing legal action from shareholders in the aftermath of its accounting scandal as another senior director exits the supermarket giant.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, French Connection and Foot Locker
Retail news round-up on March 24, 2015: Tesco director Patrick Cescau to depart, French Connection and Foot Locker named and shamed for not paying minimum wage, and Tesco faces another legal challenge.
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NewsChina Resources Enterprise reports first loss for more than 10 years
China Resources Enterprise (CRE) has posted its first full-year loss for more than a decade after its joint venture with Tesco hit finances.
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NewsMorrisons’ new boss ditches till technology in favour of human touch
Morrisons has announced it will stop using its Intelligent Queue Management (iQM) technology in its stores from today.
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NewsRetail Diary: Marc Bolland's wine-tasting notes and Ao entrusts IT team with decorating
Retail Diary: Marc Bolland’s Dutch roots start to rub off, Ao World tasks its coders with the decorating and Tesco appeals to the narrow boat enthusiast.
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NewsAsda to open its first high street stores as southern expansion accelerates
Asda will open its first high street stores in London this summer as it presses ahead with a major expansion plan in the capital and the South East.
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NewsHalfords appoints McDonald’s UK boss Jill McDonald as new chief executive
Halfords has appointed McDonald’s UK boss as its new chief executive, where she is due to take the helm from May 11 this year.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Achica, Aldi, and Morrisons
Retail news round-up on March 23, 2015: Achica slips into the red, Morrisons’ boss invests £1m in shares, and Aldi eyes more UK stores than ‘Big Four’ combined
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NewsAnalysis: Tesco's freehold buyback will become 'dominant trend' in grocery
Tesco and Morrisons share similar goals of turning around their store estates and regaining shoppers, but have embarked on different strategies.
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NewsWaitrose partners with Johnson Cleaners in 120 superstores
Waitrose has struck a deal with Johnson Cleaners to offer drop-off-and-collect dry cleaning and laundry services in its stores.
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NewsAldi denies reports it is poised for an online launch in the UK
German discounter Aldi has denied reports that it is poised to launch an online grocery offer in the UK.
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NewsTesco regains ownership of 21 UK stores in swap deal with British Land
Tesco has regained ownership of 21 superstores in a deal with landlord British Land as part of boss Dave Lewis’ strategy of strengthening its UK business.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose benefit from Mother’s Day sales
The John Lewis Partnership has unveiled an increase in sales, thanks to shoppers buying last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Amazon, Mike Ashley, and more
Retail news round-up on March 20, 2015: Rumours Aldi to go online, Amazon to test drones, Mike Ashley threatens MPs with legal action over his human rights, and more.