Tesco - Latest News and Analysis – Page 191

  • ADAM LEYLAND
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    Editor's Comment: Only half the global supermarket share prices are back at pre-Lehman levels

    2010-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Tim Mason, the Fresh & Easy chief, has cashed in quite a few chips these past weeks. Others are dealing, too: Sir Terry Leahy, Richard Brasher, Colin Holmes. And who can blame them?

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    Tesco piles loyalty pressure on Asda

    2010-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is using a raft of new loyalty incentives to turn up the heat on rivals and Asda in particular as it ­celebrates today's 15th anniversary of Clubcard.

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    Tesco tells recruits: earn £50,000 at 23

    2010-02-13T00:00:00Z

    In the week The Prince's Trust claimed that a third of 16 to 24-year olds cannot afford the financial outlay required to get a job, Tesco has announced a scheme for school leavers that it says offers an alternative to mainstream education.

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    Tesco puts £100m into green tech

    2010-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is to spend over £100m with UK green technology companies in the next 12 months, boosting the economy and safeguarding or creating thousands of jobs, it claims.

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    Tesco launches new PoS to show regional and local products

    2010-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is flagging up its local and regional products in store. New PoS, branded with the slogan 'enjoy the taste of...', will tell customers where the product was made and feature information about its producer. The retailer...

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    Tesco bids adieu to two fresh category directors

    2010-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's fresh produce category is being shaken up as two leading figures responsible for spearheading its development move on.

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    Cardiff Tesco bans pyjama mums

    2010-01-29T09:42:38.327Z

    A Tesco store in Cardiff has become embroiled in controversy after banning shoppers from wearing pyjamas to the store and insisting customers don footwear.

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    Dunnhumby set to be wholly owned by Tesco

    2010-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Dunnhumby is likely to become a 100%-owned subsidiary of Tesco this year, The Grocer has learnt. Founders Clive Humby and Edwina Dunn were set to step aside, sources close to the chief executive and chairman said, while Simon Hay, the...

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    Tesco weighs up Christmas Eve night shift

    2010-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is considering asking staff to work a night shift on Christmas Eve this year for the first time, The Grocer has learnt. Staff have raised concerns about the retailer's proposal to introduce a shift that runs from 10pm on Christmas...

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    Tesco adds sexuality question to survey

    2010-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is asking its staff if they are gay or straight. The retailer has added the question to its annual Viewpoint survey, which quizzes staff on everything from whether they have the right equipment for their job, to how good they think...

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    Kellogg’s Kraves a bite of student breakfast market

    2010-01-16T00:00:00Z

    New year diet season? Pah. Kellogg’s has taken a different tack, launching Krave a chocolate-filled cereal aimed at young adults.The manufacturer says Krave (rsp: £2.49 per 375g pack), which is rolling out into Tesco now, is the first…

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    Quality Test: Own-label corn flakes, 500g

    2010-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Despite the rather dark, possibly over-baked appearance of Tesco's product, it had by far the best texture, with a pleasing crunch complementing a full, lasting flavour.

  • Carrefour
    News

    Carrefour captures Tesco exec McCann

    2010-01-15T10:00:00Z

    Tesco has lost a highly rated executive to Carrefour.

  • Supermarkets get sweet on Candyking
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    Supermarkets get sweet on Candyking

    2010-01-09T00:00:00Z

    Candyking, the former pick’n’mix supplier to Woolworths, has secured listings at 1,400 new stores in the past year…

  • Comment and Opinion

    Saturday Essay: Value-driven shopping isn’t just about price

    2010-01-09T00:00:00Z

    As well as offering low prices, Asda and Morrisons have improved their ranges - to dramatic effect, says Nick Harrison

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    Yorkshire Tesco plan sent to court

    2009-12-21T00:00:00Z

    Plans for a new Tesco in the Yorkshire town of Driffield have been delayed after a judicial review into planning consent was called.

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    Tesco trials One Stop at superstore garages

    2009-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is converting forecourt stores at its Dudley and Cannock superstores to the One Stop format.Tesco, which owns c-store chain One Stop, said the trial would give consumers more variety and choice at the sites. A national roll-out...

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    Second Opinion: Who’ll be the Christmas winner?

    2009-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose and Morrisons will do well, and Tesco is set to improve on 2008, says Clive Black

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    Tesco court bid to halt Dunnes comparison ads

    2009-12-19T00:00:00Z

    The price war between the big two of the Irish grocery sector, Tesco and Dunnes Stores, has spilled over into the courts.Tesco took exception to 'price comparison' ads being run by its rival in the Irish national newspapers and headed...

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    Tesco and Asda go abroad for turkey crowns

    2009-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Tesco and Asda are sourcing turkey from abroad despite ample British supply. A Tesco spokesman confirmed 5% of its fresh and frozen turkey was sourced from France, while Asda admitted that 2% of its offer was from Brazil. In both...