All Grocery articles – Page 90
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches Co-op executive as first ‘pan-Partnership’ customer director
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first customer director with responsibility across the entire business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Aldi vs Lidl – which discounter will take the edge in grocery’s next price war?
In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, Aldi and Lidl’s sales soared as cash-strapped customers switched. With the UK now facing the worst cost-of-living crisis in 30 years, which of the discounters is best placed to benefit?
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NewsCMA designates Amazon as grocery retailer in bid to protect UK suppliers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will now recognise Amazon as a grocery retailer in order to protect UK suppliers.
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NewsCo-op Food boss Jo Whitfield to step aside for four-month career break
The Co-op’s food boss Jo Whitfield will step away from the business for four months late this year in order to “support her family”.
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NewsOcado boss downplays effects of food inflation on online grocery sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has said the pureplay grocer has been largely immune to the inflationary price rises gripping the industry and downplayed risks to sales.
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NewsOcado earnings slip in year of tech investment
Online grocer and tech platform Ocado has reported a fall in full-year earnings as it invested in technology.
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NewsAsda makes budget ranges promise after anti-poverty campaigner complaints
Asda will ensure its budget Smart Price and Farm Stores ranges will be available at all of its 581 stores and online after complaints from anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe.
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NewsTesco chair warns of further inflation with ‘the worst yet to come’
Tesco chair John Allan has warned that supermarket prices could rise as much as 5% by spring.
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Opinion‘Amid all the turbulence, retail starts the year from a position of relative strength’
Christmas was good for many retailers, but to maintain share or increase growth in a volatile environment, it will be necessary to invest in differentiation, believes PwC industry leader for consumer markets Lisa Hooker
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Opinion'Why Walmart’s InHome delivery scheme may be convenience retail’s final frontier'
Where Walmart goes, other retailers frequently follow and the latest foray by the US powerhouse takes it right into customers’ homes – specifically their kitchens.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘Race to the bottom on price raises fears about sustainability of food production’
Lower prices for shoppers must not mean a squeeze on farming and suppliers, argues Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield
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NewsTesco promotes chief people officer to Republic of Ireland boss
Tesco has promoted from within for the new boss of its Republic of Ireland business and for the first time they will also be a member of the grocer’s executive team.
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NewsVirgin Wines blames rising cost pressures as it issues profit warning
Virgin Wines has blamed a host of macroeconomic factors, including spiralling inflationary and other cost pressures, after issuing a profit warning.
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Opinion‘Was discount format Jack’s a waste of Tesco’s time?’
When Tesco’s first Jack’s store opened in Chatteris in 2018 the Fenland town found itself in the unusual position of being a must-visit retail destination.
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DataData: Grocery sales fall as shopping patterns normalise amidst looming price battle
Grocery sales in January fell as customers returned to pre-pandemic shopping patterns in the face of looming food price inflation.
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NewsChanges to Tesco overnight shifts put more than 1,400 jobs at risk
Tesco has announced changes to overnight roles in some convenience and supermarket stores that will put more than 1,400 roles at risk.
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NewsCo-op workers win legal argument in battle for equal pay
Co-op supermarket workers have won a legal argument in their fight to secure the same pay as warehouse staff.
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Retail VoiceFood and drink disruptors: How five of the UK’s best are getting closer to customers
Sophisticated customer profiling is leading to deeper customer insights, higher engagement and more accurate trend forecasting for these food and drink leaders.
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NewsCo-op and M&S team up to help launch corporate diversity pledge
The Co-op and Marks & Spencer have teamed up with recruitment firm PageGroup to launch a new corporate pledge aimed at “moving the dial on diversity” in 2022.
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Opinion‘Now is the time for Ocado to deliver on its promise after latest tech revolution’
Last week Ocado’s chief executive Tim Steiner unveiled a host of upgrades for the retailer’s Smart Platform. Nearly a decade after the grocer first styled itself as a tech platform, now is the time for Ocado to walk the walk, says Hugh Radojev.