All Tesco articles – Page 206
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NewsTesco's US launch "foolhardy" says investor Warren Buffett
Tesco has been urged by investor and America’s most revered businessman Warren Buffett to take a hard look at its struggling Fresh & Easy business in the US.
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AnalysisDeveloping your best staff
Training can lift a business no end. Rebecca Thomson learns how it’s helping Liverpool retailers.
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NewsTesco shares down but brokers confident
Grocery and general merchandise giant Tesco edged down as the market digested the first set of results delivered by new boss Phil Clarke.
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NewsTesco ditches its 'double the difference' online price promise
Tesco has ditched its double the difference price promise from its online price checker blaming a “cottage industry” of determined shoppers who have exploited the system.
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NewsArgos pushes new products in a bid to combat tough trading
Multichannel general merchandise giant Argos is to move into new product categories as it chases growth in tough trading conditions, which led to a plunge in profits.
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Opinion
Argos down but not out
Is Argos the new Woolies, someone asked last week when parent Home Retail issued prelims showing plunging profits at the catalogue store business.
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NewsTesco’s candour impresses City
The City was impressed with Tesco chief executive Phil Clarke last week when he delivered his first full-year results, although sales slipped slightly by 1.28% on the day.
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NewsTesco to rein in category growth with home focus
Tesco group chief executive Phil Clarke has signalled that the retailer’s non-food, non-fashion offer will focus on product for the home and garden rather than further experimentation with items such as gold and cars.
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NewsRoyal wedding celebrations cause mixed trade for retail
Wedding gives boost in sales in run-up to April 29 but drop in footfall is predicted on the big day.
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NewsTesco UK chief hits out at Bristol store claims
Tesco UK chief executive Richard Brasher has hit out against claims that the violent protests at its store in Bristol happened because the locals did not support its opening.
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AnalysisColin Holmes
After 22 years at Tesco where he built the grocer’s convenience arm, Colin Holmes faces a fresh challenge as chairman of outdoor specialist Go Outdoors.
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Opinion
Tesco needs to rekindle UK shoppers' affection
In his short time in charge of Tesco, Phil Clarke has already shown he’s one for straight talking.
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NewsClarke: I’ll turn around Tesco in the UK
New Tesco chief executive signals fresh approach and pledges to ‘do things differently’ to predecessor.
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AnalysisThe Sainsbury's plan for growth
Sainsbury’s has defied the odds by having a good recession, now it’s on the expansion trail, Tim Danaher finds out more about its plans.
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OpinionMaking your own luck
As he climbs up Everest, Malcolm Walker says success is all about determination and luck.
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NewsTesco acquires online video streaming service
Grocery giant Tesco is hoping to take a slice of the “internet-driven revolution in home entertainment” by acquiring a majority stake in an online movie streaming service.
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Opinion
Glasnost in Cheshunt
There was a remarkable honesty about Tesco’s full-year results announcement and presentation today
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NewsTesco reports £3.7bn profits, but UK can "do better"
Tesco has reported trading profit up 7.8% to £3.7bn with strong growth in Asia, but the grocer said it needs to “do better” in the UK.
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AnalysisCan you crack America?
It is the world’s largest retail market, but UK store chains struggle in the US. With international expansion a boardroom priority, Charlotte Hardie considers the traps retailers should avoid to succeed in America.