All Grocery articles – Page 607
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NewsFirst Quench brands sold to property firm
The off-licence brands Threshers, Victoria Wine, Bottoms Up and The Local have been bought by property investment and consultancy firm SEP Properties.
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NewsGrocery sales robust in December
Grocery sales were robust in December, up 6.7% in the four weeks to December 26 against the same period last year.
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NewsSnow causes retailers to shut up shop
The heavy snow has caused havoc for retailers with many of the major chains shutting shops early so staff can get home safely.
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NewsMarks & Spencer celebrates ‘good’ Christmas
Marks & Spencer has hailed Christmas trading a success after posting 0.8% like-for-like sales growth over the festive period but warned that prospects remain uncertain.
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NewsShop prices rise in December
Shop inflation rose sharply in December to 2.2%, from 0.2% in November, according to the BRC Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsBooths reports 8.4% festive uplift
Regional grocer Booths has reported a 8.4% uplift in sales for the 12 trading days of Christmas and New Year, and like-for-like sales up by 2.5%.
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NewsAsda launches biggest price rollback for a decade
Asda has today launched its biggest price rollback for a decade and has launched a campaign which claims to rid the industry of “phoney price claims”.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports bumper Christmas trading
John Lewis has delivered a bumper Christmas trading update, with like-for-like sales up 12.7% in the five weeks to January 2.
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NewsCo-op launches brand campaign
The Co-operative Group has today launched an advertising campaign to communicate the benefits of the merger of its food business with Somerfield.
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NewsKen Clarke signals VAT rise
Shadow business secretary Kenneth Clarke has signalled that a Conservative government would be ready to raise taxes – including VAT – if they win this year’s general election.
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NewsWalmart to use supply chain to cut costs in 2010
Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, estimates that savings of between 5-15%, or $4bn-$12bn, will be possible by globalising its purchasing.
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NewsTaxman biggest loser from First Quench collapse
The taxman has emerged as the biggest loser from the collapse of Threshers owner First Quench Retailing, as it owes £13.7m in unpaid alcohol duty.
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NewsRetailers raise prices before ‘VAT freeze’
Leading retailers have increased their prices on key lines just weeks ahead of announcing a VAT freeze, a report this morning claims.
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NewsSnow disrupts online grocery orders
Heavy snow has played havoc with deliveries of Christmas groceries ordered online.
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NewsRetailers fear imposition of VAT on food
Fears have been expressed that VAT may be imposed on food in next year’s Budget.
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OpinionDoes good food cost less?
Asda created a stir this week when it borrowed one of Sainsbury’s catchphrases. While some might view the theft of a strapline as a sin, having a giggle at Christmas is more important to customers.
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NewsPremium meat sales help Waitrose to good week
Upmarket grocer Waitrose continued its good run with sales up 11.5% against strong comps in the week to 12 December.