All Supermarkets articles – Page 341
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NewsTesco launches new assault on Asda
Tesco has launched a new offensive in its war with Asda. In an echo of Asda’s price guarantee scheme, shoppers can enter the details from their Tesco receipt online. If their shopping would have been cheaper at Asda, they will receive a Tesco voucher worth double the difference.
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Chains apply pressure over planning policies
The government is coming under intense pressure from large retail chains to relax planning laws on out-of-town developments, The Grocer has learned. According to a senior planning source, Asda has joined forces with leading retailers...
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NewsPicture This...Sainsbury’s and mandara spa relax
Sainsbury's is hoping to bring a bit of Bali to Britain's bathrooms via an exclusive deal with Mandara Spa. It will stock a range of its health & beauty lines, which boast names such as Tropical Blooms and Amber Heaven, in 400 stores from next...
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Comment and OpinionEditor's Comment: Grocery leads the way as perfect storm looms
At its results, Asda this week stated that the British consumer is heading for the 'perfect storm'. In the same breath, on the supply side, oil was nudging $120 per barrel and some analysts are forecasting it could go over $200.
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Analysis and FeaturesCharles Wilson Q&A: Tesco 'is the scariest beast in UK grocery'
Everyone should worry about Tesco, says Charles Wilson. This week’s guest editor tells Adam Leyland why – and what else he’s keeping an eye on
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Focus On Chilled Ready Meals: English for Asda, Italian for Tesco
Chilled ready meals have experienced a strong year, growing ahead of both the total grocery market and the chilled grocery market.
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Analysis and FeaturesStuart Rose and Andy Bond: tips for the next generation
After stepping down from Marks & Spencer and Asda, retail legends Sir Stuart Rose and Andy Bond give Charles Wilson and Adam Leyland their tips for the next generation
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Analysis and FeaturesFairtrade: A fairer share for all
Bananas, Dairy Milk and even condoms (in Waitrose from this week). It’s official – Fairtrade’s gone mainstream. But how much are farmers benefiting? Ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight, Beth Phillips visited a cocoa co-operative in Ghana and Sarah Butler met coffee farmers in Uganda to find out
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Satisfaction not guaranteed
Asda today published its full-year results – or rather, the collection of cherry-picked factoids that passes for a breakdown of its financial performance. Sales were up 1.6% on a like-for-like basis in the fourth quarter, representing something of a turnaround from the slow-motion car-crash of last year.
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NewsClarke claims Asda revival as annual sales inch up
Asda has reported a rise in like-for-like sales of just 0.6% excluding VAT for the past year. Fourth-quarter sales were up 1.6%, or by 2.6% including the impact of the VAT rise.
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NewsUgo store takes fight to Stoke Sainsbury’s
Haldanes has opened its first Ugo discount supermarket, in Stoke-on-Trent. The opening follows Haldanes' purchase of 20 Netto stores from Asda last month. The store previously operated under the Haldanes fascia and is being trialled ahead...
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Waitrose chef Nugent poached by Morrisons
Morrisons is set to give its own label a touch of Waitrose-style quality after poaching its executive chef Neil Nugent. It is understood Nugent will work with group commercial director Richard Hodgson and new own-brand director Belinda...
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NewsChase lands national Waitrose listing for its posh vodka lines
Chase Vodka has struck a new national listings deal with Waitrose that it reckons will help boost turnover from £1m to £15m by 2016. The upmarket distillery, which is owned by Tyrrells founder William Chase, revealed this week that its...
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NewsChampneys wraps Sainsbury’s link-up
Sainsbury's exclusive seven-year partnership with Champneys Health Resorts has come to an end. The supermarket has been selling a range of Champneys bath, body and gift products in its stores on an exclusive basis since 2004 but this week...
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NewsMarch of the mults could drive Budgens out of Sheringham
A Budgens retailer is on the verge of selling up after 20 years because of the impact of a new Sainsbury's and plans for a new Tesco on the business. Speculation over the Budgens store in Sheringham has grown after details of a bid for...
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NewsAsda is the first to unveil its own-label babyfood
Asda has triumphed in the race to launch the first supermarket own-label babyfood range. The retailer started introducing the 14-strong Little Angels organic babyfood range to stores last week following two years of research and...
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Asda listing for Porrelli ice cream range
Family-run ice cream producer Porrelli has won listings in 30 Asdas across Scotland marking the company’s debut in the multiples.
The Paisley-based company, started by Italian Gerardo Porrelli in 1925, is next month rolling seven… -
NewsThe Co-op unveils UK's 'most radical sustainability plan ever'
The Co-operative Group has pledged to keep the price of its healthy eating range in line with its standard offer in the "most radical sustainability programme in UK corporate history", it claims. Unveiling its Ethical Operating Plan this...
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NewsPaula Radcliffe joins Tesco in Race for Life bid for a million
Olympic runner Paula Radcliffe will star in a TV advertising campaign for Tesco encouraging a million women to take part in this year’s Race for Life.
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NewsWaitrose eyes North American exports push
Waitrose is planning to export food to the US and Canada as the supermarket continues to broaden its horizons overseas. The supermarket has identified the North American markets as the next targets for its exports business, which is currently worth £100m.