more supermarket news & analysis – Page 819
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Grand Marnier: not just about Christmas
Grand Marnier is attempting to boost the brand’s appeal beyond Christmas with a second round of off-trade sampling. Next week, consumers visiting Sainsbury's and Tesco in the south east can pick up a free glass of the ‘grand café’ serve, which...
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda proves it's a friend indeed
Two retailers boasted 100% availability this week, but Asda in Swansea was the clear winner thanks to great customer service and a fun atmosphere as staff got into the spirit of Children in Need
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda comes in cheapest by £1.58
Asda has proved to be the cheapest retailer yet again with a £57.78 basket in a week of vigorous pricing activity among the retailers
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Waitrose embroiled in Israeli produce controversy
Waitrose has been embroiled in an international row over the sale of produce grown in territories occupied by Israel on the West Bank.
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Union may go to court for truth about Dunnes
Irish retail union Mandate is threatening to take Dunnes Stores to court over its refusal to say if the company is being sold to Asda.
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Bellevue offers indies deals to fight off Asda
Scottish wholesaler Bellevue Cash & Carry is offering indies in an Edinburgh suburb cheaper prices on staple goods than at a newly opened Asda store. Bellevue, a member of buying group Landmark Wholesale, has contacted the six...
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NewsDefiant in the gloom
Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King explains why he's still looking up. By Julia Taylor and Adam Leyland
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Waitrose tells branded suppliers: 'We believe'
As rival supermarkets plug own-label and tertiary brands, Waitrose has promised to be the champion of branded suppliers.
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Sainsbury's thanks 'universal appeal' for 7.6% sales rise
Sainsbury's lifted some of the gloom surrounding the retail industry this week as it announced a 7.6% rise in first-half sales and pre-tax profits up 13.3% to £258m.
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Reasons to be cheerful
Among the daily headlines of bank bailouts, share price freefalls and housing market meltdowns, it's easy to forget there are good news stories out there. So we've devoted the next 14 pages to positive thinking, silver linings, tips on how to survive the credit crunch plus an exclusive interview with ...
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Crackling arrives at the supermarket
Staffordshire-based RayGray Snacks is expanding its business and taking on extra staff at its Rugeley HQ after winning a Tesco listing for its pork crackling and dip snack.The company has been making pork crackling for pubs and bars for...
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NewsGrocer 33: Waitrose wins hearts in Herts
Three stores boasted a full basket again this week, but Waitrose in Bishop's Stortford was the only one to offer the full package of great availability, great service and great store
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda comes in £2 cheaper than Tesco
Asda has maintained its cheapest retailer title with a £50.57 basket that cost almost £2 less than second-placed Tesco.
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Advertising: Morrisons' fresh tactics deliver sales
Morrisons’ marketing strategy has evolved noticeably over the past year from one pushing a message primarily about freshness to one that also highlights price
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NewsGissing: Waitrose and Ocado are not rivals
Ocado has dismissed suggestions it will go head-to-head when Waitrose rolls out its home-delivery service in the fourth quarter of the year, insisting the two retailers – which both sell Waitrose-brand groceries – will complement each other.
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Cheshunt roasting on an open fire
Rumours reach Blogof Towers that the famous Tesco fiscal prudence has claimed another casualty, with sources reporting that the supermarket giant has cancelled a Christmas lunch for 50 senior management types at swanky London restaurant...
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Tesco signals slowdown in US growth plans
Tesco is again slowing down the US rollout of Fresh & Easy, with the supermarket giant delaying its expansion into North California as it wrestles with the economic downturn.
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Store site wrangle runs up £2m bill for taxpayer
A battle between Tesco and council officials over a city centre site in Sunderland has cost taxpayers more than £2m.Council plans for the former Vaux brewery site were supposed to create 3,200 jobs and bring in £370m in investment. Ten years...
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Tesco and suppliers at odds as commodity prices drop
As commodity prices fall, Tesco claims suppliers should cut their prices, but manufacturers argue they've yet to feel the benefits. James Ball looks at both sides
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English apples boosted by supermarket support
Sainsbury's, Morrisons and the Co-op have all been praised for their support of English apples at the start of the 2008/09 season.The three retailers had all invested heavily in TV campaigns urging shoppers to buy English apples, according...