more supermarket news & analysis – Page 608
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Waitrose tests in-store 'grazing area'
Waitrose is trialling a ‘grazing area’ next to the in-store deli and bakery in new stores…
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Co-op's student discount scheme still hit by glitch
Students claiming the discount still can’t use their NUS Extra card in Co-op food stores…
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Asda staff petition Andy Clarke over canteen closure plans
Asda staff have started a petition against the retailer’s plans to close staff canteens in up to 200 stores across the UK…
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Morrisons ditches dump bins in drive to simplify stores
Morrisons is ditching a unique feature of its in-store offer – the dump bins and promotional tables…
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Comment & Opinion
Pity a supermarket CEO in light of the latest Kantar numbers
Ouch. If you think Kantar’s 12-week numbers look bad, you should see the four-week ones…
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Analysis & Features
Why are Sunday trading rules back in the open?
And, as the debate resurfaces, what chance of a relaxation?…
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Tesco plots food-to-go stores in London
Tesco is planning to take on high-street takeaway businesses such as Pret à Manger, Eat and Greggs as it considers launching dozens of food-to-go outlets in London.
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Asda customer director Jon Wragg departs
Asda has announced the departure of customer director Jon Wragg.
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Asda aims to slash emissions with greener trucks
Asda has claimed it is on target to reduce emissions from transport operations by 60% over the next 12 months after upgrading its fleet with new eco-friendly refrigeration units.
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Comment & Opinion
Power struggle
Is The Co-operative Group turning away the very help it needs to ensure its survival?
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Co-op Bank posts £1.3bn full-year losses
The Co-operative Bank has confirmed it made a loss of £1.3bn last year.
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Tesco defends 'may contain nuts' labels after backlash
Tesco has rejected allergy campaigners’ suggestions it is putting unnecessary “may contain nuts” warnings on products to protect itself from potential legal action.
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Co-operative Group confirms Myners resignation
The Co-operative Group has confirmed Lord Myners is stepping down as the society’s non-executive director.
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M&S food sales creep up 0.1% in fourth quarter
Marks & Spencer shares soared this morning after the retailer reported an improvement in clothing sales.
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Midcounties Co-op threatens to vote against Myners reforms
The Co-operative Group is facing a rebellion from its independent societies after the president of Midcounties Co-op threatened to vote against Lord Myner’s proposed reforms to the Group.
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarket psychology
David Cameron went to Asda on Monday - having last week outed himself as a Waitrose shopper.
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Tesco marketing boss Matt Atkinson ‘sidelined’
The management shake-up at Tesco looks set to continue, according to reports today.
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Asda chick springs into action in Easter advertising campaign
Asda is calling on the talents of a fluffy chick to get across its Easter pricing message.
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Sainsbury’s sales drop as late Easter makes for tough trading
Sainsbury’s recent good run has come to a definitive stop with a 1.7% fall in sales, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel.