more supermarket news & analysis – Page 567
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M&S vs Interflora case to return to the High Court for retrial
Marks & Spencer has won the latest skirmish in its six-year legal battle with Interflora…
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Aldi follows Lidl in poking fun at Morrisons' Match & More
Aldi has taken a leaf out of Lidl’s book by running newspaper adverts poking fun at Morrisons Match & More…
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Analysis & Features
Can Netto 2.0 compete with the big boys of grocery?
“Opening a new store in the UK feels like playing in the Champions League final.”…
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Adjudicator calls for 'hard evidence' of code breaches
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon has urged suppliers to come forward with “hard evidence” to allow her to investigate alleged breaches of the Code, in the wake of controversy over Tesco’s dealings with suppliers, running up to its £263m black hole.
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Waitrose wins as Aldi takes fourth on Grocer 33 debut
Making its first G33 appearance this week, Aldi could only manage fourth. Our shopper was surprised by the wide range of p…
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Store of the week: Waitrose Comely Bank, Edinburgh
we focus on how customers experience their visit to our store, right from parking their car…
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Today in the City - 6 November
Morrisons and Tate & Lyle issue trading updates and Dairy Crest sells its milk business
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Marks & Spencer results trigger retailer share price rally
There was a sharp turnaround in market sentiment for the supermarkets this week…
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Analysis & Features
Sainsbury's Nacho Cheese Dipping Sauce: acid test
Retailers have been showing plenty of interest in developing own-label sauces, condiments and dips…
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Morrisons 'encouraged' despite 6.3% fall in like-for-like sales
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips said he was encouraged by the retailer’s strategic progress despite recording a 6.3% fall in like-for-like sales in the third quarter
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Comment & Opinion
The flabby big four need to shape up to fight rivals
In an expanding market over several decades, superstore operators grew their businesses in the UK…
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Cable expresses concern over Tesco's treatment of suppliers
Business secretary Vince Cable has expressed concern over Tesco’s treatment of suppliers in a move which will increase scrutiny on the criminal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the £263m black hole in its accounts
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Netto returns to UK with Leeds store opening
Netto has returned to the UK following a four-year absence, opening its first store, in Leeds.
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M&S accelerating Simply Food openings as food sales rise 3.6%
M&S is accelerating its Simply Food store opening programme, adding an extra 50 stores to add to the 150 it outlined as part of a three-year plan to 2016 last year.
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Co-op gives Young Scots 10% discount on food shopping
Holders of a Young Scot National Entitlement Card will receive a 10% discount on their shopping at The Co-operative Group’s 400 Scottish food stores from today.
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Sainsbury's boosts own-label venison with Highland Game lines
Sainsbury’s has boosted its line-up of own-label venison products with new lines supplied by Highland Game…
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Tesco teeters on junk status as Morrisons rated 'better risk'
Morrisons is a more financially sound business than Tesco with a more coherent turnaround strategy…
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Comment & Opinion
Help the big four to reduce stock and create differentiation
Coverage of the Tesco scandal has oscillated between accounting misdemeanour and supplier treatment…
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Comment & Opinion
Asda's Equal Value case: not about sex, about unions
CEO Andy Clarke (the Archbishop of Asda, as Michael Buerk dubbed him at the IGD Convention), can afford to feel just a lit…
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Bestway 'won't lose focus' after Co-op Pharmacy acquisition
Chief executive Zameer Choudrey has reiterated Bestway’s commitment to wholesaling following its £620m acquisition of The …