All Grocery articles – Page 598
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NewsTesco takes control of two Fresh & Easy suppliers
Tesco has taken control of the operations of two of its US suppliers to its Fresh & Easy chain.
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NewsSainsbury’s shuffles board responsibilities
Sainsbury’s has shuffled responsibilities on its main and operating board which will see finance director Darren Shapland take up a new role to drive new business developments.
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NewsSainsbury's rolls out ‘bee hotels’
Sainsbury’s has recruited its first bee keeper as it gears up to roll out a network of ‘bee hotels’ at 38 stores across London.
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OpinionHonking all the way to the bank
Sainsbury’s scored with the sales of its vuvuzelas, but for the grocery market in general, the World Cup is just what is needed right now.
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NewsTesco faces AGM revolt over pay
Tesco faces the prospect of an investor revolt at its AGM next month over “excessive” executive pay, singling out US boss Tim Mason as an example.
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NewsGeorge at Asda pushes for wider appeal to double sales in 5 years
George at Asda is introducing a series of initiatives to broaden its appeal as it attempts to double sales within five years.
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NewsMajestic Wine’s broadened appeal drives sales up
Majestic Wine is confident it will continue to widen its appeal and forge growth despite the difficult climate, after it posted a 117% lift in pre-tax profits to £16m.
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OpinionBaptism of fire awaits the new grocery chiefs
Falling inflation isn’t the only reason why it feels a golden age of grocery retailing is coming to an end. Three of the big four are either under new chief executives or soon will be.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s uses its loaf on training with new Bakery College
The grocer’s bakery staff are gaining the specialist skills needed at a new facility, says Joanne Ellul
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AnalysisRichard Brasher
He may not have got the top job, but Tesco’s commercial chief will have a huge role as chief executive of its UK business next spring. Jennifer Creevy reports
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s insist growth to come
Grocers positive despite high petrol prices and low inflation hitting Q1 sales
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AnalysisCan Rewe Group continue its scale of sales growth?
German-based retailer Rewe Group passed the €50bn (£41.5bn) sales threshold for the first time last year. Total sales reached €50.91bn (£45.9bn) in the 2009 financial year - 2.7% up on the previous year. The number of stores increased 5% over the same period.Rewe’s sales clearly outperformed the overall market, with ...
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OpinionDo retail leaders need retail experience?
The attack by Sir Ken Morrison on Marc Bolland was interesting for the fact that the life president of Morrisons could not get over his former chief executive not being a retailer, says Moira Benigson
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