All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 37
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NewsM&S claims victory in court battle over Marble Arch store
Marks & Spencer has claimed victory over its Marble Arch store plans after the High Court ruled Michael Gove’s decision to block the redevelopment was “unlawful”.
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AnalysisAfter years in the doldrums, is Croydon finally back on the retail map?
After nearly a decade of big talk and little action, the collapse of the £1.4bn redevelopment of Croydon town centre left many wondering whether the site was dead and buried. Until last week, when URW announced 12 new retail signings.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner won’t rule out legal action over M&S payment row
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner has vowed he won’t “walk away” from money Ocado is owed as part of its retail joint venture with M&S, with an ongoing spat over performance-linked payments showing no end in sight.
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NewsTesco launches Accelerator Programme for new brands
Grocery giant Tesco has today launched its Accelerator Programme for up-and-coming brands, naming the first 27 suppliers to benefit from the scheme.
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NewsBaitiéh shapes new senior management team at Morrisons
Morrisons has announced a raft of changes to its senior management team, as new CEO Rami Baitiéh begins the process of shaping his senior team.
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NewsBP launches freshly made food-to-go pilot
BP has today rolled out a fresh, made-to-order food offer pilot across 10 of its convenience stores, following the “success of two proof of concept” openings in 2023.
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NewsGrocery inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly two years
Grocery price inflation fell to 5.3% in February, the lowest rate seen since March 2022, although value remains a priority for shoppers.
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NewsHomebase owner sounds out The Range and B&M over potential sale
Homebase could soon be sold since its owner has held talks with a number of potential buyers.
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NewsAldi pledges to create over 5,000 new jobs in 2024
Aldi has said it will create thousands of new jobs across the UK this year, as it plans to “continue growing at speed” in 2024.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Costa Coffee to open in-store cafes
Sainsbury’s and Costa Coffee have announced a partnership to open 11 new in-store cafes in 2024.
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NewsTesco to display unit prices alongside Clubcard offers in stores
Tesco will now show Clubcard Prices per unit alongside the total price in a move the grocer said it had been “planning to do for some time,” according to UK chief executive Jason Tarry.
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NewsAldi slashes prices on fresh fruit and vegetable range
Aldi has slashed prices across its fresh fruit and vegetable range as Morrisons becomes the latest supermarket to launch a price match scheme for the discounter.
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NewsMorrisons revives Aldi and Lidl price match
Supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled a new Aldi and Lidl price match on hundreds of products, having first introduced a similar scheme in 2014.
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NewsAsda owners borrowed millions from EG Group to pay private jet loans
Asda owners Mohsin and Zuber Issa have borrowed millions of pounds from their EG Group petrol forecourt empire to pay down debts taken on buying two private jets.
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NewsWaitrose invests £30m in slashing prices
Waitrose has unveiled a £30m investment in price cuts across hundreds of products with the promise of more to come in the spring.
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NewsLidl launches cash-for-bottles return scheme in Glasgow
Discount supermarket Lidl has become the first grocer to pilot its own bottle return scheme, offering customers unlimited cash rewards across the city of Glasgow.
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NewsPret a Manger to replace remaining Veggie stores
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger is abandoning its standalone, vegetarian-only stores and said customers are buying veggie options across all of its branches.
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AnalysisWhat ‘Next Level’ Sainsbury’s means for your 2027 shopping trip
In 2024, Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts doubled down on his ‘food first’ strategy and outlined a host of new promises to enhance the customer experience. Put yourself in the position of a loyal Sainsbury’s shopper, how will these promises impact your shop three years into the future?
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NewsMorrisons store chief David Lepley resigns
Morrisons’ long-serving store chief David Lepley has resigned from the supermarket chain, as new boss Rami Baitiéh promises to “reinvigorate” the grocer.
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NewsNaked Wines names new chief executive
Naked Wines has named Rodrigo Maza as its new chief executive as Rowan Gormley moves back to his former non-executive chair role.