All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 71
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Analysis and Features
Is Match & More more or less than the sum of its parts?
In a hastily convened briefing last Thursday (2 October), Morrisons finally unveiled details of its long-awaited loyalty c…
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News
Morrisons agrees deal with Rieves Lotteries for scratchcard rollout
Retail charity scratchcard specialist Rieves Lotteries has secured a new partnership with Morrisons to roll out cards for the retailer’s chosen charity Sue Ryder in 500 stores.
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News
Asda claims morale is high despite job cuts
Asda has insisted that staff morale remains high as its in-store restructure comes to a close…
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News
New checkout system could end 'unexpected item' woes
The company that installed the UK’s first self-service checkout is working on a new camera-based system…
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News
Suppliers vie for civil powers to take on 'copycat' brands
Suppliers are eagerly awaiting the results of a government consultation into whether they will be given civil powers to pu…
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News
Morrisons Match & More trials 'beat expectations'
The new Morrisons Match & More price-matching and loyalty scheme has been a closely guarded secret for several months…
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News
Morrisons loyalty scheme to match Aldi and Lidl on price
Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to price match against the discounters.
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News
Tacon asks Tesco to look for breaches of Groceries Code
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon has asked Tesco to examine its behaviour towards suppliers during the company’s internal review into the £250m overstatement of its profits.
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News
Sainsbury's shifts to a mid-low model pricing strategy
Sainsbury’s has overhauled its pricing strategy and revamped its Brand Match scheme…
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Grocer 33
Store of the week: Sainsbury's Macclesfield
This week’s shopping list had a green theme. How important is sustainability at your store?…
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News
Tesco admits a £250m overstatement of profits
Tesco has stunned the city this morning by admitting that it may have overstated its profits for the half year by as much as £250m.
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Analysis and Features
Morrisons participation in deals ‘too high at over 40%’
Last week Morrisons made a lot of noise about its strategy to scale back its promotional participation. But according to the latest research by Assosia, the impact of this strategy is not being seen in supermarket key featured space. For the four weeks to 14 September Morrisons ...
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Analysis and Features
Morrisons: will its pricing strategy pay off in the end?
Shopping is cheaper but is it nullifying the discounter threat?
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News
Scotland votes No: Industry reaction
As the dust settles on the Scottish Independence Referendum result in which the no campaign won with 55% to 45%, industry bodies and suppliers give their reaction as well as looking forward to what happens next.
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Comment and Opinion
Look who's talking: Lidl opens up
Lidl has been opening up - what a change from the past
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News
Ex-Morrisons top chef Neil Nugent aims to stay in grocery
Morrisons executive chef Neil Nugent is keen to remain in the grocery industry after parting ways with the supermarket…
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News
Morrisons considers dedicated availability 'champions'
Morrisons is considering creating in-store availability ‘champions’ to ensure more well-stocked shelves…
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Comment and Opinion
Morrisons sales slump hides a silver lining
Morrisons’ interim results weren’t great. So why are some industry watchers seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for the supermarket?
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News
Morrisons’ profits plunge in first half as price war eats margin
Morrisons’ underlying profits before tax fell 51% to £181m in the six months to 3 August on the back of the retailer’s price-cutting strategy, while like-for-like sales fell 7.4%.
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News
Morrisons’ executive chef Neil Nugent departs
Morrisons’ executive chef Neil Nugent has left the business, The Grocer can reveal.