All Grocery articles – Page 619
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NewsTesco muscles in on digital market
Tesco is gearing up to relaunch its entertainment website Tesco Digital, as it seeks to give its brand credibility in the highly competitive digital market.
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NewsSainsbury’s clothing brand Tu celebrates fifth birthday
Sainsbury’s clothing brand Tu celebrates its fifth birthday this week and business unit director for clothing Adrian Mountford vowed to keep the customer front of mind as it aims to become a £1bn business.
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NewsMarc Bolland vows to maintain growth at Morrisons in tough second half
Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland has vowed that the Yorkshire-based grocer will continue to increase sales ahead of the market, despite facing tougher comparatives in its second half.
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NewsSpar launches campaign to bolster profile
Symbol group Spar has launched an ad campaign to increase brand awareness and up own-brand sales.
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NewsSainsbury's confirms David Tyler as chairman
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that David Tyler has been appointed as non-executive chairman.
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NewsRetail sales flat between July and August, ONS says
Retail sales remained flat between July and August, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsOcado appoints investment banker as new FD
Ocado has appointed seasoned investment banker Andrew Bracey as its chief financial officer, fuelling speculation it is gearing up for an IPO.
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NewsGrocery data divides opinion on Clubcard 2 impact on Tesco
The latest market data from analysts TNS Worldpanel and Nielsen gave a contrasting picture of the impact of Tesco’s Clubcard 2 double loyalty points launch in August.
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NewsNew stars poised to join Marks & Spencer Christmas campaign
Marks & Spencer is reported to have signed television stars Joanna Lumley, John Sergeant and Stephen Fry to star in its key Christmas advertising campaign.
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NewsSainsbury’s appoints David Tyler as chairman
Sainsbury’s is understood to have hired David Tyler to become its next chairman.
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NewsAsda launches Asian clothing line
Asda has launched a line of Asian clothing in what is thought to be the first such move by a high street retailer.
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OpinionThere is more to come from Morrisons
Morrisons is showing good growth in its expansion strategy. But could its confidence mean it steps up plans in other areas of the business?
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NewsAsda slashes petrol prices
Asda has cut the price of petrol by 2p a litre and diesel by 1p and challenged other retailers to follow suit.
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NewsControversial Lidl chief to head up UK division
Discount grocer Lidl has drafted in the former managing director of its German operation Frank-Michael Mros to head up its UK division.
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China Resources Enterprise posted a 9.6% turnover increase
Grocer China Resources Enterprise posted a 9.6% turnover increase to HK$18.98bn (£1.5bn) at its retail division for the first half ending June 30, although profit attributable to shareholders fell 27.7% to HK$276m (£21.8m).Managing director Chen Lang said: “We will continue to focus on our core businesses in order to solidify ...
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NewsCarrefour pins €600m on revitalising sluggish sales
Recession-related despondency is being tackled at Carrefour with the launch of a new marketing campaign for its struggling French operations.
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Malaysian government moots allowing foreign hypermarket operators to open convenience stores
The Malaysian government is considering allowing foreign hypermarket operators such as Tesco to open convenience stores in the country, domestic trade and consumer affairs minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.Malaysia has eased restrictions on foreign retailers since a 2002 ban on superstores aimed at protecting local traders. While Carrefour, Tesco, ...
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NewsAsda hires former Boots man as supply director
Asda has appointed former Boots supply chain director Gavin Chappell as its supply director.
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OpinionHas the hypermarket had its day?
Once upon a time, there was an era when the hypermarket format was exciting. Indeed, each hyper opening caused a frisson.
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NewsInternational the next frontier for Thorntons
Thorntons is exploring export opportunities for its famous chocolate brand, as it seeks to push its business internationally.