All Grocery articles – Page 354
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NewsMcColl's reports 0.9% dip in like-for-like sales over Christmas
McColl’s recorded a 0.9% drop in like-for-like sales in the six weeks to January 11, as it kept 578 convenience stores open on Christmas Day.
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say about Dalton Philips’ exit and trading
Retail analysts assess Morrisons’ prospects following its Christmas update and news that boss Dalton Philips will leave the grocer.
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NewsMorrisons boss Dalton Philips to stand down as Christmas like-for-likes drop
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips is to stand down as the grocer seeks to appoint a new leader to return it to growth.
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NewsBlack Friday hits December like-for-likes as it pulls forward Christmas sales
The shopping frenzy on Black Friday dented December like-for-like sales, although total food sales grew for the first time since April.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on December retail sales, M&S, Paperchase and Tesco
Retail news round-up on January 13, 2015:December retail like-for-likes fall, M&S boss Marc Bolland under investor pressure, Paperchase poised to push button on £100m sale, Australian firm Guvera eyes Tesco’s Blinkbox Music
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Carrefour parts ways with Indonesian franchisee
Carrefour’s Indonesian stores are being taken over by local franchisee CT Corp and the French retailer’s name in the country is to be phased out.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, ScS and Boohoo
Retail news round-up on January 12, 2015: Ninth Tesco director suspended, White Company profits soar, ScS appoints chairman ahead of IPO, Boohoo bosses buy shares, Lidl reports strong Christmas week.
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NewsHarrods gives its windows a makeover with beauty brands takeover
Some of the world’s biggest beauty brands have taken over the windows at Harrods’ London store as it looks to boost its beauty credentials.
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NewsLidl unveils line of Scottish Highlandwear for Burns Night
Lidl plans to release a range of traditional Scottish Highlandwear on January 15 to help customers celebrate this year’s Burns Night.
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NewsMorrisons revealed as lead sponsor of Great Run series
Morrisons has become the title sponsor of the Great Run series, which includes major road running event the Great North Run.
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OpinionComment: Does Bank’s administration preface a year of consolidation?
Barely a week into 2015 and Bank has already gone into administration, setting a dour tone for what will be a trying year for retail.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strong start to Sale as revenues rise 9.6%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 9.6% year on year to £124.3m last week as the Sale got off to a “bumper start”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Signet and Irish sales
Retail news round-up on January 9, 2015: Morrisons to sponsor Great North Run, Signet posts Christmas sales rise, Irish retail sales edge up in November.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Tesco boss Dave Lewis plans to turn around the business
This morning Dave Lewis posted Tesco’s Christmas trading and unveiled some first steps towards turning around the troubled giant.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: No jam for M&S today – maybe tomorrow?
Marks & Spencer continues to promise that things will soon get better for the struggling retailer, but somehow they never do.
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AnalysisVideo: Takeaways from Marks & Spencer's Christmas trading update
Following Marks & Spencer’s Christmas update, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald assesses the bellwether retailer’s performance.
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NewsBooths Christmas like-for-likes slip 0.8% in 'competitive market'
Upmarket northern grocer Booths has reported like-for-likes were down 0.8% over Christmas in a “highly competitive retail climate”.
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AnalysisVideo: shoppers give their verdict on Tesco's price cuts
Tesco has slashed prices across branded products and the jury remains out as to whether the move will lure shoppers back from the discounters.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's boss has lived up to his Drastic Dave nickname
It’s always somewhat reassuring to see folk live up to their nicknames, and Drastic Dave has certainly delivered on that front.
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NewsTesco’s Christmas trading: What the analysts say
Tesco has improved performance over Christmas and unveiled the appointment of Matt Davies as UK boss. Retail Week looks at the analysts’ view.