All Supermarkets articles – Page 305
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NewsTesco profits fall on back of £1.2bn charge to exit US
Profits at Tesco have fallen for the first time in 20 years as the retailer announced a £1.2bn writedown for exiting the US market.
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NewsOcado streamlines sign-up process from 14 questions to four
Ocado has slashed the number of questions new customers have to answer in order to start shopping online…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig four keep tight lid on beef prices after 'Horsegate'
The horsemeat scandal: an opportunity to increase fresh beef prices? Or time to slash prices?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat was to blame for the great Easter egg shortage?
The weather? A distaste for heavy stocking of low-margin lines? Or an obsession with an efficient supply chain?…
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NewsConsumers don't trust supermarkets on GM food, poll finds
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly three quarters of consumers do not trust supermarkets to tell the truth about the use of technology to genetically modify food.
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NewsSupermarkets look to c-stores to grow music & video sales
Supermarket chains are increasing the number of stores offering music, video and games…
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Analysis & FeaturesCounter culture
It you think older shoppers prefer to go to the supermarket, while students like shopping online, think again. New research sheds a different light on shopper demographics…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster promotional push reflects retailers' hunger for deals
All of the major supermarkets increased their deals in the run-up to Easter, with uplifts from Tesco and Asda…
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NewsSupermarket fuel sales start to run low despite forecourt push
After years of strong growth, supermarket fuel sales hit a roadblock in 2012…
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NewsEaster egg sell-out prompts supermarket apologies
Supermarkets have apologised to shoppers after many stores sold out of chocolate eggs two days before Easter…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Aldi topped the loyalty table without a loyalty card
Loyalty schemes are not the only way to generate shopper loyalty, reveals our latest Supermarket Loyalty League
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NewsTesco adds BBC shows to Clubcard TV
Tesco has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide to provide a range of BBC programmes to its free streaming service for Clubcard users.
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NewsMorrisons takes the lead with underage booze testing
Morrisons is leading the way when it comes to preventing underage alcohol sales, according to Serve Legal…
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NewsSuppliers and stores battle UK snow and ice
Retailers and wholesalers have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep the nation fed and watered as the nation shivers in Arctic winds and snow.
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NewsSainsbury's online boss Jon Rudoe steps into expanded role
Sainsbury’s director of online Jon Rudoe has had his role extended to director of online, digital & cross-channel.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket fashion: Too much TU, not enough FROW?
Supermarket clothing no longer grabs the column inches. What can the mults do to get back on fashion’s front row?…
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NewsCo-op pleased by results at trial stores
The Co-operative Group is to roll out its ongoing store formats trial to further stores following “encouraging” results…
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NewsHorsemeat scandal: consumer disapproval starting to wear off
Brands and retailers caught up in the horsemeat scandal can take heart from a survey showing public hostility is waning…
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NewsAsda, Morrisons hit back at claims ready-to-eat salad caused outbreak
A report by the Health Protection Agency into the outbreak of cryptosporidium has claimed bags of salad sold by Morrisons and Asda were probably to blame. However, the retailers have contested the validity of the report’s methodology.