All Supermarkets articles – Page 315
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NewsM&S steps up Groundwork partnership to clear up parks
Marks & Spencer has launched a campaign in association with environmental charity Groundwork to make better use of parks, gardens and other green spaces.
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NewsCeleb chef Worrall Thompson in Tesco shoplifting shock
Fans of TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson are in shock after the TV chef was arrested for shoplifting.
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NewsThe Co-op snaps up top Scots indie David Sands
The Co-operative Group has swallowed up Top 50 indie David Sands.The purchase includes all 28 stores belonging to the Scottish retailer, which has 700 staff.The Co-op said the two businesses had exchanged contracts and the sale was expected to be completed in the next couple of months, subject to approval ...
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NewsBrand Match helps Sainsbury’s to biggest share since 2003
Brand Match helped Sainsbury’s grow its market share over Christmas, as growth in the market continued to lag behind inflation.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out hybrid delivery truck
Waitrose is rolling out its most eco-friendly delivery vehicle yet.
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Comment and Opinion
Poor standards in store butchery
Many years ago I was a butcher, but have since noticed the poor standard of supermarket butcher departments.
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Comment and Opinion
A unique chance to reflect on astonishing change in grocery
With the benefit of hindsight, it’s abundantly clear that The Grocer isn’t too good at reading the future…
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Comment and Opinion
Ten ways for companies to survive in 2012
A tough year lies ahead, but you can survive and even thrive if you exploit some key trends.
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Analysis and Features150 years of retail revolution
From humble beginnings, UK supermarkets have become the envy of the world. The Grocer has charted every step of their evolution.
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NewsFall in deal giveaways set to drive own label
The BBC’s Panorama programme this week highlighted just how important and complex supermarket promotions are.
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Comment and Opinion
Ocado clears the fridge when it should be basting the turkey
The timing of Ocado’s profits warning couldn’t have been worse, laying out for all to see the extent of its…
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Mars Petcare launches shop on Ocado site
Mars Petcare has followed Daylesford Organic in building a ‘shop within a shop’ on the Ocado website this week.
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NewsFinal riot-damaged Co-op Group store reopens
The Co-op has reopened its store in New Addington near Croydon, four months after it was destroyed in this year’s riots.
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Waitrose: no more Heston's puds coming
Waitrose will not be making more deliveries of Heston Blumenthal Christmas puddings to stores, despite continued shortages.
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NewsPR guru Cole to run Sainsbury's comms
Former Cadbury corporate affairs director Alex Cole is to join Sainsbury’s.
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NewsMorrisons takes service lead at G33 halfway stage
Asda may be ahead on price but Morrisons is edging out in front for service and availability halfway through the Grocer 33 year.
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NewsMorrisons to create 7,000 store and manufacturing roles
Morrisons is to create 7,000 jobs next year through store openings and the growth of its manufacturing and logistics arms.
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Analysis and Features
Brand matching continues to drive surge in promotions
Year-on-year, the number of deals offered by the supermarkets is up by nearly 20%, with Heinz and Kellogg’s more than doubling their deals.
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NewsMayan Gold spuds boxed up for Finest
Tesco has launched boxed potatoes under its Finest range in a bid to offer shoppers a premium roasting potato for Christmas.
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NewsThe Co-op boss Marks turns rock drummer for charity
Peter Marks has joined the race for Christmas number one with a version of Take That’s Greatest Day to raise cash for youngsters with learning difficulties.