All Supermarkets articles – Page 189
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NewsAsda to roll out click and collect grocery service to 100 shops by year end
Asda is to roll out its click and collect grocery service to 100 stores by the end of the year following a 6-store trial.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke says retailers need to 'get personal' with customers
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke said retailers need to “get personal” with customers if they are to stay ahead in the changing digital landscape and forge closer links with suppliers to deliver innovation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Asda pushed profits up?
Asda today reported a 6% uplift in operating profits to £857m last year despite its new convenience store business running up £31m losses. Retail Week looks at the grocer’s growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rocket as cold weather puts consumers in the mood for shopping
John Lewis sales rocketed 26.5% to £72.67m as the cold weather put customers “in the right mood for shopping” and Christmas buying began in earnest in the week to September 29.
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NewsAsda profits up 6% last year despite losses in convenience arm
Asda operating profits jumped 6% to £857m last year despite its new convenience store business running up £31m losses.
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NewsMorrisons names Gordon Mowat as convenience chief
Morrisons has created the new role of managing director of its convenience arm, signalling that the grocer is “ready to expand at pace” its M Local business, according to chief executive Dalton Philips.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the supermarkets
Food retail has been transformed in the last 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how the sector has changed and its prospects.
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OpinionComment: Tesco UK recovery likely to accelerate
Tesco boss Philip Clarke will not have thanked the way the financial stars aligned this week to bring Tesco and Sainsbury’s results on the same day, albeit for different reporting periods.
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NewsSainsbury's introduces minimum online order size
Sainsbury’s has implemented a minimum order for online shoppers as it tries to “discourage” smaller baskets.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Waitrose, #WaitroseReasons
Waitrose’s recent Twitter campaign sparked a torrent of ‘posh’ jibes and quips from social media jokers and divided opinion among marketing experts.
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AnalysisOverseas investors: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s is believed to be the latest retailer attracting overseas investment attention in what has been a busy year for international deals.
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News‘New chapter’ for Tesco pledges bullish Philip Clarke
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke aims to rewrite Sir Terry Leahy’s retail book as he opens a “new chapter” in the grocer’s story.
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NewsTesco adds its support to Fair Rates for Retail campaign
The UK’s largest retailer, Tesco, has backed the Retail Week and British Retail Consortium campaign for a rates freeze next year. The Government has reacted coolly however.
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke
Tesco reported an 11.6% plunge in first half profits as today as it invests £1bn in improving its UK stores. Chief executive Philip Clarke and chief financial officer Laurie McIlwee met journalists in London to discuss the grocer’s performance.
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AnalysisSainsbury's v Tesco: Head to Head
Tesco and Sainsbury’s gave an insight into their first half performance today. Retail Week takes a look at how they measure up against each other.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Tesco’s turnaround plan working?
Tesco revealed an improved performance in its UK like-for-likes this morning. Retail Week takes a look at how chief executive Philip Clarke’s £1bn strategy to revive the domestic business is faring.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco plots UK turnaround
Tesco is using several tactics including introducing more staff, expanding its click and collect service and improving its digital offer to win shoppers. The retailer explains the changes to the business and its innovations in these videos.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes grow after 'unique' summer
Sainsbury’s reported an increase in sales and like-for-like growth in the second quarter aided by its Paralympic sponsorship.
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NewsTesco profits fall 11.6% despite Q2 sales growth
Tesco has reported its first decline in profits since 1994 after investing £1bn in its UK turnaround plan.
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Leclerc latest store to feature new logo
Leclerc is to open a hypermarket in Le Breuil next week that will feature a new logo. Leclerc will be written in lowercase and the logo will be on a white background instead of blue.The retailer’s new look won’t come into effect in other stores until November 1.