All Tesco articles – Page 177
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NewsTesco sells Fresh & Easy products in UK stores
Tesco has begun selling own-label products under its US chain Fresh & Easy’s name in UK stores.
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NewsAisle be back: Arnie visits Tesco
Staff at Tesco’s Welwyn Garden City office were treated to the sight of Austrian movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger marching down the aisles this week.
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NewsSainsbury's steps up digital battle with scan and shop app
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new app which allows customers to scan and shop with their smartphone.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where next for outgoing WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann?
Kate Swann’s revelation this morning that she is stepping down as chief executive at book and stationery retailer WHSmith was a surprise only in its timing as analysts commented that after nine years at the helm it was just a case of when Swann would fly the nest.
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NewsWaitrose grabs highest grocery market share in its history
Waitrose posted its highest ever grocery market share of 4.7% in the 12 weeks ending September 30, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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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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AnalysisOnline delivery charges: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s is to implement a minimum order for online shoppers in an attempt to “discourage” smaller baskets. Retail Week looks at the reasons behind the move and what its rivals are doing.
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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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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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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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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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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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OpinionComment: Clarke may face a tough road ahead
The fact that Tesco has announced a drop in profits this morning hasn’t come as a surprise to many – and yet that doesn’t make the news any more comforting to investors.
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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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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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OpinionComment: The UK is not Tesco's only problem
While all eyes are on Tesco’s UK business, today’s interim results show that the grocer’s domestic market is not its only problem.
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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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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed disappointing results, posting its first profits fall since 1994 despite ploughing £1bn into its turnaround for the 26 weeks to August 25. Analysts expressed concern over the grocer’s overseas operations.
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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.