All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 81
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NewsMP tables amendments to scrap or ease Sunday Trading rules
Conservative MP Philip Davies has tabled five amendments to the Deregulation Bill…
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons must usher in pricing transparency quickly
It is incredible that Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips still looks the man most under the cosh in grocery…
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NewsMusgrave profits fall as it writes down €131m in GB business
Musgrave Group has reported a 16% fall in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 December 2013 on the back of a disappointing performance in its GB operations
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NewsUsdaw: existing Sunday trading laws are 'fair and balanced'
Shopworkers union Usdaw has come out fighting against the latest attempts to force through a relaxation in Sunday trading.
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NewsTesco to roll out up to 300 new pound zones
Tesco is rolling out hundreds of new “pound shop” areas to its biggest stores as it takes aim at the likes of Poundland…
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NewsCity backs Morrisons price cuts but shoppers remain sceptical
Morrisons’ 1,200 price cuts have proved a hit with industry experts and City analysts…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Dalton's Declaration of Independence spark price war?
With 1,200 lines cut permanently in price, how will rivals react?…
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons, cheaper
Morrisons’ price cuts and marketing blitz have been broadly welcomed by analysts. Its task now is two-fold…
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NewsMorrisons slashes 1,200 prices in major marketing blitz
Morrisons is permanently slashing the prices on 1,200 everyday essentials as it looks to rebalance its price proposition and help it fight back against the discounters.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons proves slow to shift the focus of its promotions
Just over a month ago, Morrisons finally woke up to the threat of the discounters…
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NewsVictory buys Manchester-based e-cigarette maker VIP
US-based Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation has snapped up a second UK e-cig maker since January with the $50m (£30m) acquisition of Manchester-based VIP.
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NewsMorrisons trademarks Match & More for loyalty scheme
Morrisons has moved a step closer to launching its new loyalty scheme and may even be planning a price-matching strategy…
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NewsSunday trading poll reveals 54% of shoppers favour relaxation
A poll for The Grocer has found just over half of shoppers are in favour of relaxing current Sunday trading laws…
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NewsScandinavian Tobacco to launch cheapest mini cigars on market
A new mini cigar from Scandinavian Tobacco Group will be cheaper than any cigarette or cigar, claims the supplier…
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NewsMorrisons ditches dump bins in drive to simplify stores
Morrisons is ditching a unique feature of its in-store offer – the dump bins and promotional tables…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are Sunday trading rules back in the open?
And, as the debate resurfaces, what chance of a relaxation?…
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NewsMorrisons takes Market Street outside in bid to win shoppers
Morrisons is continuing its focus on attracting new shoppers by taking elements of its Market Street offer outside…
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NewsBelinda Youngs to leave as Morrisons creates own-label unit
Belinda Young to leave as Morrisons creates own-label unit to take on discounters, but still no sign of a price war…
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Comment & OpinionChantler review takes us back to the start
Where does the government’s tobacco policy stand after yesterday’s Chantler review into plain packs?