All Supermarkets articles – Page 246
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AnalysisA tribute to Leahy
We start our special issue on the retiring Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy by looking at what makes him special, in the words of those who have worked with him, or competed with him
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NewsMorrisons pushes online with stake in US etailer FreshDirect
Morrisons is expecting to circumnavigate the pain of setting up an online food operation with the lessons it will learn from buying a 10% stake in US etailer FreshDirect.
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AnalysisHow Leahy transformed Tesco’s business in the UK
Terry Leahy was told Tesco had reached saturation point in the UK. Having developed non food, gone online and moved into services, he’s proved the doubters wrong.
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NewsAsda set to open its first high street supermarket without car parking
Asda is to open its first high street supermarket without car parking as it seeks to ramp up expansion.
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OpinionTwo all-time retail greats
At the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011, we recognised the careers of Sir Terry Leahy and Sir Stuart Rose, and this special coverage is dedicated to celebrating their remarkable achievements in this industry.
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NewsAsda chief Andy Clarke says the future is local
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke said the future of retail is local and supermarkets need to be clear about the role they play in local communities.
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NewsTesco's Mills Group acquisition given green light
The Office of Fair Trading will not refer Tesco’s acquisition of Mills Group to the Competition Commission.
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AnalysisChannel Islands VAT rules
Big name retailers capitalising on the Channel Island VAT loophole is seen by some as an unfair advantage. Will George Osborne’s Budget change the status quo?
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Asda gets the go ahead from OFT for Netto deal
The Office of Fair Trading has ruled that Asda’s acquisition of Netto will not be referred to the Competition Commission.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints Geraldine Higgins to clothing team
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Matalan and Miss Etam buyer Geraldine Higgins to be its new head of buying for womenswear.
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NewsMorrisons profits up and takes 10% stake in US online grocer
Morrisons has reported a rise in annual profits and taken a 10% stake in US online grocer FreshDirect to help it build its online food offer in the UK.
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AnalysisRichard Hodgson
Having played pivotal roles at Waitrose and Asda, Richard Hodgson is now at the heart of the next phase of Morrisons’ growth, in particular driving own-brand.
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NewsEx-Sainsbury’s head of clothing joins M&S
Former Sainsbury’s head of clothing Sara Bradley is to join Marks & Spencer as head of buying for M&S Brands within the womenswear team.
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Opinion
Mysupermarket.co.uk
MySupermarket has launched an iPhone app that allows customers to compare the current deals at major supermarkets.
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NewsAsda given go-ahead from OFT for Netto conversions
Asda’s acquisition of Netto has been cleared by the Office of Fair Trading and will not be referred to the Competition Commission.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership profits up 20%
The John Lewis Partnership has reported profit before partnership bonus and tax up 20% to £367.9m, with staff receiving a bonus of 18% of salary.
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NewsAsda celebrates International Women's Day
Asda is celebrating International Women’s Day today with the launch of several initiatives to recognise women’s equality.
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NewsTesco pushes music companies to renegotiate CD deals
Tesco is to demand that music companies to accept minimal upfront payments for the CDs they ship to the retailer in a deal that will test how record labels’ bargaining power has diminished alongside shoppers’ interest in CDs.
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NewsSainsbury's launches into children's books
Sainsbury’s has launched its first range of own brand pre-school children’s books as part of a wider initiative to increase own brand and branded books.
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NewsTesco expands Fresh & Easy with 12 new stores
Tesco has backed its loss-making US chain Fresh & Easy by opening 12 stores across California.