All Grocery articles – Page 551
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NewsMorrisons saves up promotions for shoppers’ payday blowout
Morrisons has shaken up its promotional activity to tie in with the new shopper habits emerging in the tough economic climate.
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NewsTesco brings Turkey COO home to lead superstores
Tesco has brought its chief operating officer in Turkey back to the UK as part of group chief executive Phil Clarke’s plans to bolster the lacklustre UK division.
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AnalysisWalmart China takes a hit as two top executives quit
Walmart has said that two senior executives at its Chinese operation, chief financial officer Roland Lawrence and chief operating officer Rob Cissell - formerly of B&Q and Robert Dyas - have resigned.
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NewsShareholders force Tesco to alter directors’ remuneration package
Tesco has simplified its remuneration packages for its executive directors after nearly a third of shareholders voted against its remuneration policy at last year’s AGM.
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Opinion
Food for thought
Customers will respond if you have passion and creativity for product, says Mark Price.
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NewsSainsbury's to roll out click and collect
Sainsbury’s is to roll out its click and collect service to 800 stores by Christmas.
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NewsTesco to launch new brands
Tesco is to launch a series of new brands over the next few weeks as it seeks to bolster its UK performance.
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NewsAsda to bring back imperial measures
Asda is to return to pounds and ounces on its strawberries for the first time in 16 years.
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NewsGeorge at Asda turns 21 and sparks new plans
George at Asda managing director Andrew Moore has set out three key planks for growth as the brand celebrates its 21st birthday this week.
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GalleryCo-op puts the fizz back in its stores
Co-operative Group, the egalitarian retailer, has unveiled a format in London that will set the pattern for the future. John Ryan visits.
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NewsFlat market masks big risers and fallers
Retailers generally, like the market, were flat over the week, but that masked some big share price advances and falls.
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NewsBRC fears Bill will push up grocery costs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has hit out at the Government’s decision to press ahead with its draft Groceries Adjudicator Bill, which was published for pre-legislative scrutiny this week.
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NewsIceland says private equity cash not needed
Iceland founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker said he does not need funding from a private equity backer to take full control of the frozen food retailer, which is being circled by rivals.
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NewsIn focus: Morrisons
So Morrisons is mulling over a bid for Iceland. Retail Week Knowledge Bank has just updated its profile of the UK’s fourth largest supermarket chain, analysing its performance in the first year under new chief executive Dalton Philips.
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Opinion
Malcolm Walker’s next summit
As Iceland founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker returns from one feat - conquering Everest - he now faces another: the potential sale of failed bank Landsbanki’s 67% stake in the frozen food retailer.
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AnalysisThe rise of personalised offers
Faster, cheaper technology means personalised offers traditionally produced by the big grocers are now in reach of every retailer. Alison Clements finds out how retailers are doing it.
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NewsSainsbury's hires MD for the north
Sainsbury’s has hired Wickes operations director David Furness to be its new zone managing director for the north.
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News
Co-op relaunches Truly Irresistible in sales push
Co-operative Group has revamped its own-brand premium range this week to drive sales.
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NewsM&S shopfloor staff gain power to improve customer experience
Food department staff to be given extra responsibilities as part of Bolland’s improvements
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NewsGrocery sales growth sluggish as bank holidays prompt spending 'hangover'
Shoppers cut back on their supermarket spending at the time of the royal wedding holiday at the end of April following a spending spree previously.