more supermarket news & analysis – Page 808
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NewsTesco milk price cut brings relief to the dairy industry
Tesco is in dairy farmers' good books after dropping the price it pays for milk by just 1ppl. But what are the wider implications, asks Michael Barker
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NewsRetail Pricing: Asda may be cheap, but it lags behind on promotions
Asda isn't shy when it comes to telling the country all about its deals. But how promotion-happy is it really? James Ball deciphers the figures
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NewsGrocer 33: Aisle and till service shine at Waitrose
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Waitrose’s Cheadle Hulme branch won our top store award thanks to its short queue and “immaculate” customer service
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Morrisons debut for northeast curry maker Maysan
Morrisons has launched a new range of hot curry pastes and powders that are being sold in 177 stores in the northeast by a local producer.
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NewsRose hails new ranges for slowing M&S food sales decline
Marks & Spencer has posted better than expected results for the fourth quarter of the year, with like-for-like sales down by just 4.2% in the UK.
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Tesco in £400k push to save water
Tesco is working on an efficiency project with Yorkshire Water to reduce the amount of water used in hundreds of stores to improve its carbon footprint and save costs.
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Workers claim Tesco is not replacing staff
Outraged staff in some Tesco stores say the company is cutting costs by not replacing workers when they leave – despite the retailer’s claim that it will create 10,000 jobs this year.Staff levels have been falling since late last year,...
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Local produce sales up 30%, claims Tesco
Sales of local food have risen 30% in its stores in the past year, says Tesco. "There are hundreds of examples of local produce doing brilliantly well," said Tesco legal and corporate affairs director Lucy Neville-Rolfe. "Customers want to...
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Supermarket listings boost Wing Yip sales
Wing Yip’s branded ingredients range has won new listings in supermarket giants abroad, boosting overseas sales by 30% over the past year.The oriental wholesaler’s products are now on shelves in Belgian supermarket Delhaize,...
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Tesco says shoppers need to be taught how carbon scores work
Tesco will put carbon footprint labels on more products if it can overcome consumer confusion over carbon scores.
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NewsGrocer 33: Immaculate Sainsbury's wins top spot
Sainsbury's in Linlithgow boasted not only the strongest availability of this week’s retailers, but also impressive customer service, earning it our top store award.
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NewsSecond Opinion: Looking good on the big screen
The Co-op Group's advert combines individuality with public perception, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsTesco steps up to Challenge 25
Tesco shoppers who look under 25 will be asked for ID when they attempt to buy alcohol, after the retailer said it would tighten its procedures, starting in May.
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NewsSainsbury’s celebrates strong fourth quarter
A strong final quarter has helped Sainsbury’s to report a rise in like-for-like sales of 4.5% for the past 12 months, the supermarket announced today.
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Rent D-day for retailers as BRC renews monthly payment call
Today is rent day for thousands of UK retailers, as the British Retail Consortium continues its campaign for landlords to allow tenants to pay in monthly instalments.
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Morrisons to offer in-store health checks
Morrisons has followed Sainsbury's lead in expanding the range of health services it offers in stores, with a range of check-ups and vaccinations. From May, Morrisons will offer weight, blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol checks...
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NewsCheaper Alternatives feature is hit with Tesco online shoppers
About 40% of Tesco online customers are using the Cheaper Alternatives feature, the site's marketing director told The Grocer. The option, launched last September, suggests cheaper own-label products or rival brands when consumers pick more...
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NewsMorrisons' non-food to grow by 500 lines
Morrisons is planning to move further into non-food this year with the launch of 500 new lines. The chain had chosen not to offer an extensive non-food range like its rivals, but CEO Marc Bolland said the 500 lines would be added to...
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World News: 21/3/09
CANADA: A strike at Safeway has been averted after the workers union ratified a new collective agreement. A five-year deal that improves pay, benefits, compassionate leave and department transfers has been agreed by the UFCW. Under the new deal,...
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Asda and Tesco consider further halal counters
Asda and Tesco are increasing the number of halal counters in stores in a bid to cater more fully to their Muslim customers.Asda is set to double the number of National Halal Food Group concessions from 10 to 20, creating 200 jobs this year,...