All Omnichannel articles – Page 9
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Comment & OpinionWalmart’s new subscription service takes the omnichannel fight to Amazon
Walmart has recognised that grocers must have an omnichannel approach to compete, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to make supermarket shopping feel safer and more normal
In the era of social distancing, supermarket trips are fraught with stress. So stores are looking to make things easier with lo-fi and hi-tech solutions
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Comment & OpinionOmnichannel will be key to sustaining supermarkets’ lockdown success
Consumer behaviour has shifted hugely and supermarkets have scope to take advantage, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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NewsPremier Foods sales and profits rise in year of ‘considerable progress’
Premier Foods’ annual sales and trading profits rose last year after strong trading during the coronavirus crisis built on ‘substantial progress’ during the period.
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Category ReportA green shave: male grooming category report 2019
In the era of Hugh’s war on plastic, how are brands innovating to keep up with more sustainability-minded shoppers?
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket prices move back into deflation
Supermarket prices fell back into deflation in April according to The Grocer Price Index, with overall grocery prices now in decline in five of the past seven months. Plus, Wilkinson Sword owner Edgewell buys online rival Harry’s, Hain Celestial sells protein business and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCarrefour links with Google to offer 'new grocery experience'
The new system in France will work with Google Assistant-enabled smartphones, Google Home speakers and a new website
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NewsCity snapshot: Asda annual profits drop 13% as investment in price weighs on bottom line
Asda has posted a 13% drop in annual operatings profits as it invested in price and new products to regrow sales. Plus, Supermarket Income REIT has bought the Tesco Extra supermarket in Scunthorpe, plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSainsbury's teams up with Eagle Eye for Nectar Isle of Wight trial
Eagle Eye AIR technology allows users to redeem digital offers and rewards at scale and across multiple channels
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NewsCity snapshot: Greene King squeezed by fall in consumer confidence
Revenues increased 7.9% at the Greene King division that includes its off-trade activities but overall profits declined in the first half as under-pressure consumers stayed home more and ate out less. And, shares soar at rival brewer Marston’s after double-digit sales growth. Plus, consumer confidence falls for 20th month in a row; and interims from PayPoint.
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NewsCity snapshot: Ahold Delhaize feels the benefit of €9.8bn merger as sales and profits grow
Synergies stemming from the €9.8m mega-merger have boosted margins at European food retailer Ahold Delhaize in its second quarter. The group reported a “strong” quarter of sales and profits growth. Plus, Premier Foods appoints a new chairman to replace David Beever; and Stock Spirits Group continues to make progress with turnaround
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NewsCity snapshot: Late Easter holds back supermarket sales
The latest grocery market share figures released this morning shows the late Easter this year has held back supermarket sales as food inflation continues to rise.
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NewsCity snapshot: Finsbury Food Group warns it must recover rising costs
Finsbury Food Group has said “further cost recovery” will be required in the second half after flat first half sales
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WhitepapersWhitepaper: Are you running endless retail promotions at deep discounts that are killing your margins?
Can you identify and eliminate bad promotions?
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NewsWalmart shrugs off Asda woes to post second quarter sales growth
Walmart’s shares rose 2.5% in early trading to $74.75 after sales growth in its home market helped it record a second quarter constant currency sales rise of 2.8% to US$123.6bn.
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NewsHolland & Barrett sales and profits soar
The retailer has demanded a reduction in costs of at least 5% to help fund its ambitious expansion plans
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NewsBoots increases high street sales over Christmas
Boots has increased UK high street sales in the second quarter thanks to a strong performance for its Christmas ranges and No7 brand.
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NewsCarrefour buys 36 Spanish hypermarkets from Eroski
Carrefour has extended its footprint in Spain after today announcing the purchase of 36 compact hypermarkets from the Eroski Group.
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NewsBoots to axe up to 350 UK managerial jobs
Boots is proposing cuts to between 300 and 350 management roles in the UK as the high street chain continues its plans to simplify the business.
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NewsCity snapshot: Casino outlines €2bn deleveraging plan
French supermarket group Casino is planning to raise €2bn next year as part of a deleveraging plan to “strengthen its financial flexibility”.