more supermarket news & analysis – Page 536
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Groceries Code Adjudicator to launch supermarket packaging probe
Christine Tacon has launched a new probe into supermarkets amid fears they have been exploiting own-label suppliers on packaging changes.
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Heatwave brings temporary boost to supermarket sales
Supermarket sales were boosted by soaring temperatures earlier this month – but fell off when cooler weather returned.
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Living wage increases to hit big four bottom line, warns Moody’s
George Osbourne’s hike of the minimum wage will hit food retailers the hardest with the Big Four UK grocers’ profits coming under particular pressure, according to a new report by Moody’s.
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Matt Allen-Ridge, Asda Hereford: G33 store of the week
We have a programme called the Mighty Merchants and are given a select 15 to 20 lines to sell each quarter…
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Mallow & Marsh bars roll into Sainsbury's stores
Confectionery brand Mallow & Marsh is launching marshmallow bars into 250 Sainsbury’s stores…
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Ribena-gate reveals consumer dislike of 'choice editing'
Tesco’s pioneering move was portrayed as a witch-hunt against childhood favourites
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Shoppers back national living wage but worry about higher prices
An overwhelming majority of consumers welcome the national living wage - but they are concerned food prices might rise as a result
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Moody's leasehold change to benefit European supermarkets
A host of European supermarkets could unlock cash on their balance sheets after receiving a boost from ratings agency Moody’s
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco to rid supermarket checkouts of that phrase
Tesco has been nothing if not prolific when it comes to reinventing great British traditions of late – and, no, we’re not talking about Ribena…
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Analysis & Features
Acid Test: Asda Good & Balanced Soup
This soup was launched a few months after Asda unveiled its initial tranche of Good & Balanced products…
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Morrisons returns to selling wine by country of origin
Morrisons is returning to merchandising wine by country of origin – ditching the experimental approaches to the category brought in under former CEO Dalton Philips.
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Tesco drops 'unexpected item in bagging area' as it brings in friendlier self-checkouts
Tesco is to call time on the dreaded phrase “unexpected item in the bagging area” as it seeks to give a friendlier feel to its self-service checkouts.
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M&S to close nine of its stores as part of estate review
M&S is closing the stores because they are considered not to be fit for the future and in the wrong locations to serve its customers.
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Sainsbury's sells pharmacy business for £125m
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell its pharmacy business to Celesio AG, the owner of Lloyds Pharmacy for £125m.
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Sainsbury's is second largest grocery retailer again as Co-op achieves growth
Overall sales and shopper numbers also up, with prices now down 1.6%
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Waitrose to carry on Channel Islands push
Supermarket reaches distribution agreement with local retailer in Alderney
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Gary Mills made Morrisons group retail director
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco Northern Ireland boss Gary Mills as group retail director
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Tesco won't revisit Plymouth Extra plan
Tesco has dashed hopes that it is revisiting plans to build what would have been its biggest store
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Tesco's Future Farmer Foundation enters new phase
Programme aims to help young people make a start in the world of agriculture
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Tesco staff angry over pension changes
The retailer ended a consultation this week over plans to scrap its final salary scheme