more supermarket news & analysis – Page 990
-
News
Pushing north is a no-brainer
The north-south debate is an irrelevance to Waitrose as MD Steven Esom tells Elaine WatsonQuote unquoteEven when Waitrose is asking you for money, it asks you nicely, say the chain’s suppliers. It’s a cliché, but Waitrose is a...
-
News
Six of the best crisps, nuts and snacks buyers
>>nominated this monthDUDLEY COOPERCooper began his career as a merchandiser for Costcutter, rising to area manager and finally category manager. He joined Morrisons in 2001 as a...
-
News
Sainsbury shares plummet
Sainsbury shares tumbled by 16.75 to 268.5p yesterday after a severe profits warning was announced following the departure of chairman Sir Peter Davis.Yesterday’s profit warning downgraded its forecasts to £400m against its previous estimate...
-
News
Peter Davis quits
Sainsbury has issued a profits warning as well as replacing Sir Peter Davis as chairman of the company.It has announced today that its pre-tax profits for 2004/2005 will be significantly below consensus market forecasts.The majority...
-
News
M&S takes welfare high ground
A straightforward consumer-focused quality standard is under development to give Marks and Spencer an edge when it comes to meat sales.The scheme, with the working title Project Green Pastures, was launched to farmers at this week’s Royal...
-
News
Half price push for Wimbledon
Ed BedingtonRetailers are gearing up for bumper strawberry sales as Wimbeldon fortnight gets under way, with consumers expected to eat 6,000 tonnes of the fruit.Sainsbury is hoping to boost volumes with a half-price offer at £1.79 a...
-
News
Scots grower of the year
A soft fruit producer is celebrating after being named Scottish Grower of the Year by Sainsbury.James Gray of Angus Soft Fruit has been supplying the retailer with strawberries since 1994. Sainsbury said Gray had won the award for a number...
-
News
Organics in growth
Tesco is set to broaden its newly redesigned organic range in response to customer demand. This month sees the introduction of organic raspberries in its stores, as well as Camembert and Brie.According to the retail chain’s research, organic...
-
News
Harrison quits Baxters for Rachel’s Organic
Martin Harrison, sales and marketing manager for Baxters Foods chilled soups division, has been recruited as national account manager for the Rachel’s Organic brand.He initially takes responsibility for managing the Tesco, Waitrose and Asda...
-
News
Asda tightens its primary grip
Asda has rolled out factory gate pricing contracts with 74 chilled and frozen suppliers as it takes more control over its primary distribution network.General manager, trading business improvement Derrick Keating said Asda was now handling...
-
News
Asda seeks screen partners
Asda is seeking six suppliers to take part in an instore digital screen media trial in two stores.A number of suppliers, including Procter & Gamble, are already committed to the trial, which will take place in Asda’s Wembley and York...
-
News
Waitrose turns up price heat
Waitrose is asking suppliers for keener prices in a bid to capitalise on the sales opportunity its new floor space can offer them.Waitrose recently boosted its selling space by 20% with the acquisition of 18 Safeway stores and one Morrisons...
-
News
The arrival of Tesco Law
Tesco has further extended its brand with the launch of Tesco Law, an online store which aims to sell a range of free and low-cost legal services.Products on offer include directories of solicitors as well as packs enabling people to construct...
-
News
Asda gets the RTD mix spot on
The average retailer has 52 RTD skus on a typical fixture, perhaps belying the slump the category is experiencing after years of growth. However, the fixture does reflect how hard each brand has to fight for its shelf space by its higher than...
-
News
Diageo goes for pyramid selling
Diageo is claiming a major innovation in spirits with the launch of single-serve pouches of its bestselling brands.Sainsbury is carrying out a six-month trial of Pyramix, a collection of nine 30ml serves of Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Archers, Captain...
-
News
Asda plans digital screen trial
Asda is seeking six suppliers to take part in an instore digital screen media trial in two stores in August, according to The Grocer magazine this week.A number of suppliers, including Proctor & Gamble, are already committed to the trial,...
-
News
Food and beer sales up during Euro 2004
The success of the England football team so far in Euro 2004 has boosted sales in many pubs, clubs, bars and supermarkets.Sainsbury said pre-match sales of pizza have risen by 20% and Tesco has reported an increase in sales of convenience...
-
News
Waitrose: not aimed at posh people
In an interview with the Sunday Times this week Waitrose’s managing director Steven Esom objected to the company being referred to as “the posh person’s supermarket”.Esom stated that he liked to introduce himself as a “niche regional grocer”...
-
News
Gold again for Asda
Asda has retained its crown as the nation’s favourite supermarket. John Wood reportsAsda has clinched a top accolade in UK grocery retailing for the second successive year. In The Grocer Gold Awards this week it was crowned Britain’s...
-
News
Why Morrisons is top of the stocks
Industry-beating availability helped Morrisons scoop a top prize in The Grocer Gold Awards, says Julian HuntFor the second year running Morrisons has scooped our award for being the best retailer in the business when it comes to...