All Grocery articles – Page 573
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NewsShoppers plan to spend more on Christmas meal but rein in spend on presents
Three-quarters of shoppers are planning to spend more or the same on their Christmas meal this festive period compared to last year, according to the latest IGD ShopperTrack.
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NewsTesco reports improving UK sales as international remains strong
Tesco has reported improving sales in the UK in its third quarter, while its international markets delivered a “strong performance”.
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NewsWeak November retail sales leave Christmas 'delicately poised'
The crucial Christmas sales period got off to a slow start as snow at the end of November disrupted trading already under pressure as a result of a jittery consumer mood.
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NewsSainsbury's changes logo for Shrek film release
Sainsbury’s has altered its logo for a promotion advertising the film release of Shrek Forever After.
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NewsTesco sells canoes to promote its GB Canoeing sponsorship
Tesco is to sponsor GB Canoeing for the next two years in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics and will sell a range of canoes and kayaks to promote the sport.
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NewsTesco shop roof collapses in Scunthorpe under weight of snow
Part of the roof of a Tesco store in Scunthorpe has collapsed due to the snow.
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NewsGrocery spend will top £180bn by 2015
Consumers will spend £182.7bn in grocery retailers by 2015, an average annual growth of 3.9%, according to grocery research house IGD.
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NewsWaitrose weekly sales up 11%
Waitrose total sales were up 11% last week, driven by shoppers stocking up on wintry foods for the cold weather.
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OpinionTesco leads overseas charge
Fresh from being shown around its Asian operations, brokers agree that international is Tesco’s most significant growth opportunity.
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NewsSupermarkets lift local trade, research claims
Supermarkets built in edge of town centre locations do not lead to the decimation of local trade or the crumbling health of the town centre’s retail offer, a report published this week claimed.
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NewsSainsbury’s loses its clothing and homewares directors
Blow to supermarket’s non-food ambitions as Sara Bradley and Adrian Mountford defect to rivals
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NewsFears for discretionary spending strike shares
The festive season may be in full swing but it is worries about next year that are hitting general retail shares, which underperformed the market this week.
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AnalysisIt’s only temporary
Getting the best out of Christmas temps is a bigger job than ever before, finds Joanne Ellul
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NewsWalmart trials new format in China
Walmart has embarked on a new strategy in China in a bid to reach lower-income and rural shoppers.
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NewsOFT hits out at misleading price promotions
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has sent a stark warning to retailers about misleading price promotion offers.
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NewsFortnum & Mason records first profit in six years
Luxury department store Fortnum & Mason has recorded a profit for the first time in six years alongside record sales.
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Venezuelan government to acquire 80.1% stake in Cativen
France-based retailer Casino has confirmed the government of Venezuela is to pay $690m (£444m) for an 80.1% stake in its local retailer Cativen, and that it has signed a partnership agreement with the government.As part of the agreement, Casino will retain 19.9% of the company and continue to provide operational ...
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Walmart set to acquire 51% of Massmart
Walmart has made a cash offer of R16.5bn (£1.48bn) to buy a controlling 51% of South Africa’s Massmart Holdings, its first foray into the growing retail market in sub-Saharan Africa. Massmart will remain listed in Johannesburg if the deal is completed, it said. “The more we learn about South Africa ...
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Billa opens second convenience store in Innsbruck
Rewe Group’s Austrian supermarket division Billa has started rolling out its convenience store concept by opening the second Billa Box store in Innsbruck. The store covers just 540 sq ft, which compares with the 1,615 sq ft pilot store in Vienna, which was opened in November last year. Rewe plans ...
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Alon Holdings Blue Square Q3 sales down 0.2%
Supermarket operator Alon Holdings Blue Square reported total sales down 0.2% to ILS1.92bn (£330m) in the third quarter ended September 30 as a result of a decrease in non-food revenue. This was partially offset by a 0.2% increase in like-for-like sales, compared with a 2.5% decline in the prior year ...