All articles by Daniel Lanyon – Page 3
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NewsIan Schofield back at Iceland as own-label/packaging head
Ian Schofield has rejoined Iceland, 20 years after leaving the frozen food discounter…
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ProfilesAllan Leighton, former Asda CEO
Leighton joined Mars as a management trainee, which was “the making” of him, he says…
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NewsChinese grocery market hits $1tn
The value of the Chinese grocery market has reached more than $1tn, and is forecast to be worth $1.5tn by 2016, according to latest figures published by IGD.
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NewsAsda agrees to donate all surplus stock to FareShare
Asda will redistribute all surplus stock from its supply chain to 910 UK charities under the terms of a new partnership with food charity FareShare, the retailer has announced.
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NewsRowan to liaise more closely with residual suppliers
Rowan International has pledged to work more closely with suppliers to help them exploit growth opportunities in residuals…
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NewsTJ Morris plans more Home Bargains stores for South of England
TJ Morris opened its most southerly a store, in Waterlooville, Hampshire, this month…
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Asda offers mental health patients work experience
Asda has reached an agreement with a private mental health hospital that enables patients to gain work experience…
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Comment & OpinionAsda on reinventing 'convenience'
“This industry’s full of jargon,” said Asda CEO Andy Clarke today, referring to the UK grocery business.Clarke was speaking to a room full of journalists in the retailer’s convivial albeit cosy offices above Carnaby Street, delivering the news that Asda had seen sales growth of 1.8% in Q1.Clarke’s statement was ...
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NewsAsda sales up 1.3% in first quarter
Asda today reported strong first quarter like-for-like sales growth of 1.3%, with an unchanged market share of 17.9%.
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NewsTobacco companies welcome Queen's silence on plain packs
The omission of plain packs legislation for tobacco in this week’s Queen’s speech was welcomed by tobacco companies…
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NewsHigh security for Iceland's frozen lamb
Iceland has rolled out plastic security boxes for frozen lamb legs to more than 550 of its 780 stores…
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NewsGreggs issues first-quarter profit warning
High-street baker Greggs has issued a first-quarter profit warning, citing “adverse weather” in January and February and declining footfall across its traditional high-street estate.
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NewsSupermarkets' brand value took a £3bn knock in 2012
The brand value of the major UK supermarkets took a £3bn tumble in 2012, with only Sainsbury’s bucking the trend and increasing in value, a study has found.
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NewsAsda plots same-day delivery service in £700m investment push
Asda has reported year-on-year sales growth of 4.5% in 2012, as it announced plans to offer same-day delivery on food orders as part of a £700m investment in its business.
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NewsLidl boosts fresh meat and poultry floorspace by 50%
Lidi is beefing up its meat and poultry aisles after sales of its fresh range increased 30% in 2012…
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NewsAsda enjoys sales bounce after billboard campaign
Outdoor billboard advertising has increased customers’ intention to buy a line of Asda products by 31%, a study has shown.
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster promotional push reflects retailers' hunger for deals
All of the major supermarkets increased their deals in the run-up to Easter, with uplifts from Tesco and Asda…
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NewsAsda reports m-commerce boost as mums download shopping app
Asda is enjoying a massive boost in m-commerce as the retailer’s legion of shopping mums embrace new technology…
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NewsHorsemeat scandal: consumer disapproval starting to wear off
Brands and retailers caught up in the horsemeat scandal can take heart from a survey showing public hostility is waning…
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NewsGreggs points finger at bad weather as pre-tax profits fall
Greggs has reported a fall in pre-tax profits, blaming last year’s weather for disappointing preliminary results for 2012.
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