All Grocery articles – Page 65
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NewsExclusive: Ex-Asda boss Clarke stages Farmison rescue deal
A consortium led by former Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has bought online grocer Farmison out of administration and is aiming to rebuild the business.
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Opinion‘Shoppers are unlikely to feel giddy with delight when inflation falls to “only” 9%’
A fall in the rate of inflation this week proved more insipid than had been hoped for, but had it been bigger there would hardly have been cause for breaking out the champagne.
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AnalysisAre driverless vehicles retail’s fulfilment future or science-fiction fad?
As we approach the middle of the 2020s, talk of advanced technology is rife as retailers look to digitally transform parts of their supply chain in line with the evolution of the industry
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NewsLidl beats supermarket rival Tesco in High Court trademark battle
Lidl has won a High Court battle against Tesco over a trademark clash regarding the use of a circular yellow logo.
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NewsCo-op invests £240m into membership offering to slash prices
The Co-op has announced plans to invest more than £240m into its membership model in a bid to slash prices for customers.
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NewsWatch: Asda trials driverless deliveries in London
Asda has today launched what it says will be Britain’s biggest autonomous grocery home delivery trial.
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NewsDiscounters and Asda follow Tesco and Sainsbury’s in cutting milk prices
Aldi, Lidl and Asda have all joined supermarket giants Tesco and Sainsbury’s in cutting the price of milk by at least 5p.
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AnalysisInflation, supplier relationships and loyalty – the take from Tesco boss Ken Murphy
From a chink of light at the end of the inflationary tunnel to the market share gains of discounters, Tesco boss Ken Murphy shared his thoughts on the state of play in UK grocery.
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NewsHolland & Barrett weighs up last-minute Planet Organic bid
Holland & Barrett, which is owned by Russian-linked investment group LetterOne, may be in talks to acquire struggling grocery chain Planet Organic and other assets, Sky News has reported.
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NewsAsda to offer staff a paid day off for King’s coronation
Asda is to offer all hourly paid store colleagues a paid day off for the King’s coronation bank holiday on May 8.
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NewsTesco expects flat profits amid soaring inflation pressures
Tesco has posted a fall in profit for the full financial year and forecasts flat profits in FY 23/24 as a result of “unprecedented levels of inflation”.
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Opinion‘As Walmart automates, people still come first in retail’
Retail giant Walmart has unveiled what it described as building blocks that will “help define the next chapter of retail”.
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NewsSainsbury’s puts 3,000 roles into consultation in supply chain shake-up
Sainsbury’s will put 3,000 logistics roles into consultation, with the aim of transferring them across to partner organisations as part of a radical supply chain shake-up.
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends price lock as shoppers prioritise value
Marks & Spencer is extending its price lock campaign as demand for value for money remains “top of the list” for shoppers.
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NewsSainsbury’s shakes up Nectar scheme to take on Tesco Clubcard
Sainsbury’s has made changes to its Nectar card to offer customers lower prices on select products in store and online in a bid to rival Tesco’s Clubcard.
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DataShopfloor pay ranking: How much do UK retailers pay?
Our ranking of shopfloor pay at the UK’s biggest retailers shows a rapid pace of change, but with shrinking volumes and rampant inflation to consider, how high can it realistically rise?
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DataForecast: The trends shaping health and beauty in 2023 and beyond
The Retail Week analyst team predicts the UK health and beauty market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% to 2026/27 as retailers fight to gain market share in this lucrative category.
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GalleryStore gallery: Majestic Wine opens new smaller store concept in Harpenden
UK wine specialist Majestic Wine has unveiled a new smaller store format in Harpenden, as the retailer tests new ways of reaching customers and doubles down on brick-and-mortar retail.
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NewsCo-op sales inch up but inflation dampens profitability
The Co-op has reported a small increase in its full-year revenue, but warned that ongoing inflation and volatility will dampen profitability in the immediate term.
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NewsMarks & Spencer hits out at ‘inaccurate’ reports of head office job cuts
Marks & Spencer has dismissed a report that it will cut hundreds of jobs at its London head office as “simply inaccurate”.