Tesco news and analysis – Page 203
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Comment & Opinion
Mutiny-proofing
Where Tesco leads, others follow. Marks & Spencer might be a very different business but the high street giant has followed Tesco’s example with a shake-up of the pay for its top bosses.
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NewsTrust is key to ‘new retailing’ says Tesco boss Clarke
Philip Clarke has set out his vision of a “new retailing” based on consumer trust, where technology removes the boundaries between online and in-store shopping.
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Comment & Opinion
2011: a floorspace odyssey
Arthur C Clarke always said he was an optimist. Not for him the rainy, oppressive dystopia of 1984 or Bladerunner.
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Comment & Opinion
Southern's cross to bear
There’s a piece in today’s Financial Times taking a look at how sale and leaseback deals have both helped and hindered UK businesses.
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News
Krispy Kreme set to double UK presence
Krispy Kreme is set to open 10 new stores a year over the next five years doubling its UK presence.The doughnut maker entered the UK market in 2003 and now has 47 branches as well as concessions in 200 Tesco stores. It reported a 12.6%...
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Focus On Scotland: Thumbs down to salmond’s ‘Tesco tax’
Scotland can be a minefield for retailers more accustomed to operating south of the border. The Scottish government's new majority status is set to reignite the debate over minimum alcohol pricing, for instance.
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NewsOnline wine growth set to outstrip food – Tesco
Online sales of wine at Tesco are predicted to grow faster than the retailer's online grocery and non-food sales over the next four years. Tesco BWS director Dan Jago said the "elastic walls and shelves" of Tesco's online business ...
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NewsSainsbury’s pipped by Tesco in grapple over British apples
Tesco has lauded its British credentials after overtaking Sainsbury's as the UK's biggest seller of homegrown apples and pears. Tesco has sold 31,408 tonnes of its British-grown fruit this season 35.4% more than in 2009-2010, while...
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco's money-go-round
At the start of his reign Philip Clarke said Tesco would not be going all “touchy-feely” on us. But he did promise a change in tone, including a vow to make the leadership of the business more transparent than it had been.
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NewsWas Tesco hoping to follow Yoo with MU?
Was Tesco planning to follow the launch of its successful Yoo yoghurts with a new tertiary Cheddar brand called MU? That is the question being asked after cheesemaker Adams Foods applied to register a trademark for MU Cheddar "exclusive...
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NewsTesco powers ahead to hit store total of 3,153
Tesco has lived up to its pledge to step up its expansion programme, adding 188 new stores last year. The retail giant laid out plans in its 2010 annual report to plough £1.6bn of capital into the UK economy through new store openings.
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NewsTesco: Euro supply shake-up is carrot as well as stick
Tesco is conducting a major shake-up of its supply chain across central Europe. The retailer revealed to The Grocer this week that it was hoping to establish an international distribution hub in the region most likely in Slovakia and...
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery Retail Structure 2011: Multiple retailer swap shop sees Tesco swell its numbers
Tesco and Booker have increased their estates this year, while the Co-op Group and Spar were among those reducing numbers. Beth Phillips reports
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News
Tesco puts new quality logo on fresh food range
Tesco has rolled out a new logo across its fresh foods lines in a bid to ramp up its quality credentials.The Quality & Freshness Guaranteed logo started going on fruit & veg as well as salads and a number of meat and fish…
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NewsJapan boss Fleming handed top Tesco strategy role
Tesco has promoted the head of its Japanese business, Michael Fleming, to a new global strategy role. Fleming is handed the title of group strategy director and has returned to the UK after three years in Japan.
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Technology & Supply Chain 2011: Untangling Tesco
As one of the original architects of Tesco.com – and now its head of research and development – Nick Lansley is charged with tapping technology to help consumers. He talks to Simon Creasey about apps, Facebook, iPads... and robots
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News
Tesco is hauled over coals after wine pricing ‘error’
Alcohol Concern has raised doubts over Tesco's commitment to responsible retailing after the supermarket this week sold wine at 4p below duty plus VAT.Tesco was selling a six-bottle case online for £12.78 equivalent to £2.13 a bottle ...
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News
Soda bagels for Genesis Crafty bakery
A bakery is bringing a modern twist to traditional Irish soda bread by moving it into the bagel market.Genesis Crafty's Soda Bagel (rsp: £1.39) is being rolled out to 400 Tescos following test marketing. The Northern Ireland-based bakery...
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NewsWhistling curries: a step change in ready meals
Tesco is set to launch a new range of six chilled ready meals that will whistle when cooked and do not need piercing before use.
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NewsBooks added to Schools & Clubs voucher scheme
Tesco has begun a new chapter in its Schools & Clubs voucher exchange scheme by adding books to the list of items that can be picked up. The novel move is designed to help boost UK literacy levels after a National Literacy Trust survey of 17,000 children found that one in three does not have access to books of their own at home.