All Supermarkets articles – Page 266
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NewsOutgoing Gissing sells £15m worth of Ocado shares
Ocado co-founder Jason Gissing sold a £15m stake in the online grocer on the day he announced his decision to leave the company.
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NewsPlastic bags charge in England branded a ‘complete mess’
Plans to introduce a 5p charge for plastic bags in England are a “complete mess”, an influential committee of MPs has said.
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NewsAsda’s Andy Clarke: Shop floor forges leaders
The most effective supermarket CEOs would have started on the shop floor, according to Asda president Andy Clarke.
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NewsTacon warns retailers over ‘forensic’ auditing of suppliers
The Adjudicator has asked retailers how they plan to crack down on “no win, no fee”-style auditors going back up to six years to find reasons why suppliers owe them money.
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NewsCo-op kicks off 2014 saving stamps scheme
The Co-operative Group has launched its 2014 Savings Stamps scheme.
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NewsOcado co-founder Gissing retires as turnover grows 15.2%
Ocado co-founder and commercial director Jason Gissing has announced his retirement, as the online grocer reported another full-year pre-tax loss.
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NewsRussian supermarket chain Lenta to float in London
Russian chain Lenta is to float on the London Stock Exchange Lenta, Russia’s second largest supermarket chain, has become the latest retailer to announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange. The company has 77 hypermarkets in 45 cities across Russia, as well as 10 ...
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NewsWaitrose replaces self-service tills at Oakgrove store
In a recently opened Waitrose store self-service tills been replaced by manned tills…
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Comment and OpinionBrands should challenge supermarket hegemony
For too long, supermarkets have held unbridled power over brands…
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NewsTesco takes on childhood obesity with Eat Happy campaign
Tesco this week issued a “call to arms” to the industry over kids living on a diet of burgers, sweets and snacks…
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NewsSutherland denies clash with ‘fantastic’ Steve Murrells
Euan Sutherland is ‘astounded’ by rumours of clash with ‘fantastic’ Murrells and confirms Richard Pennycook as The Co-op’s permanent group FD.
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NewsCoupe: 'Safe pair of hands' to carry on good work
Suppliers have welcomed the appointment of “commercial animal” Mike Coupe as Sainsbury’s new CEO…
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NewsJustin King departs: Full industry reaction
Here’s what the grocery industry had to say on Justin King’s announcement that he will step down as boss of Sainsbury’s after 10 years in charge.
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NewsJohn Lewis attacks pension deficit with scheme shake-up
The John Lewis Partnership is considering major changes to its generous pension schemes to help eliminate a growing pension deficit.
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NewsAsda ramps up gluten-free offer with Genius bread and pies
Free-from brand Genius is building up its presence in Asda with new and extended listings.
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NewsKing stays coy on next move
Sainsbury’s outgoing CEO Justin King has insisted he “has not talked to anybody about any job”, before announcing this morning that he was stepping down after 10 years at the top.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Justin King to step down in July
Justin King is to step down as CEO of Sainsbury’s in July after 10 years at the helm, with group commercial director Mike Coupe taking over.
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NewsOne Stop completes refurbs of Alfred Jones stores
One Stop has completed the conversion of the 33 stores it acquired from Spar retailer Alfred Jones.
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NewsTesco to teach kids about food with £15m Eat Happy Project
Tesco vowed today to tackle what it claimed was a worrying tide of ignorance among children over health, obesity and the origins of food.
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NewsVideo games boost supermarkets’ share of entertainment market
Strong sales of computer games have helped Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda boost their share of the entertainment market.