All Grocery articles – Page 502
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NewsShop price inflation drops to 1.3% as commodity prices fall
Shop price inflation fell to 1.3% in April from 1.5% in March but the British Retail Consortium (BRC)- Nielsen Shop Price Index flagged potential future increases following the UK’s fall back into recession.
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NewsGrocery adjudicator draws closer
The Government is expected to table plans for a grocery adjudicator in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday.
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OpinionTesco Value makes way for Tesco Everyday Value
So, Tesco Value, the iconic economy private-label launched in 1993, will soon be no more.
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GalleryPop-up shops: Going from strength to strength
Pop-up shops have come a long way from being attention-grabbing fads to brand mainstays that can make serious money.
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OpinionLondon 2012 Olympics: Which supermarket will benefit most?
Now that the official 100 day countdown until the London 2012 Olympics is well and truly underway, Steve Smith explores which supermarket is likely to benefit most from London 2012.
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NewsFresh & Easy chief operating officer joins Tesco Turkey
Fresh & Easy chief operating officer Jeff Adams has changed roles and is now leading Tesco’s Turkish business.
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NewsAsda considers Walmart ‘pay with cash’ initiative
Asda is mulling implementing a version of its parent Walmart’s ‘pay with cash’ initiative, which allows customers to order online and pay using cash in store.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: Raising consumer spirits
Consumer spirits are low but as a summer of big events nears, kicked off by the Diamond Jubilee, retail could have a moment in the sun.
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say
The City gives a mixed view of Morrisons’ 1% like-for-like slip in its first quarter.
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NewsStrong Easter helps Thorntons like-for-like improvement
Struggling chocolatier Thorntons has revealed total sales fell 2.7% to £62.4m in the 16 weeks to April 28.
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NewsMorrisons posts like-for-like sales fall
Supermarket group Morrisons has blamed pressures on the consumer for a fall in like-for-likes during the first quarter.
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NewsVideo: Tesco debuts Everyday Value TV advert
Tesco launched its Everyday Value advertising campaign with a TV ad last night.
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NewsOcado: What lies ahead for the etailer?
The hope is that Ocado’s new fulfilment centre will put operational issues firmly behind it.
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NewsSainsbury's launches music download service
Sainsbury’s has launched an MP3 music download service.
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NewsFormer Sainsbury's buyer pleads guilty over corrupt payments
A former Sainsbury’s buyer has appeared in court accused of receiving corrupt payments totalling £4.9m from a potato supplier.
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NewsWaitrose extends its brand price match with Tesco
Waitrose is expanding its Brand Price Match, which promises prices on par with Tesco on branded goods.
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NewsGovernment rules out permanently relaxing Sunday trading hours
Minister for business and enterprise Mark Prisk said there are “absolutely no plans” to permanently relax Sunday trading hours after legislation was passed yesterday to relax trading laws during the Olympic Games.
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AnalysisThe future of Britain’s high streets
As retailers reduce their store portfolios amid difficult trading and increasing online sales, talk is rife about the future of the high street. Nicola Harrison considers changes in the retail property landscape.
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AnalysisAsset management: Making the most of underused retail space
Keeping shopping destinations relevant and exciting in order to attract the hordes in today’s tough economic climate is an ongoing challenge for landlords. Christine Eade considers the options available.
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OpinionRetail property development: Changing for the better
As every week goes by, it seems yet another story emerges of retailers consolidating their store portfolios.