Archive of all Tesco articles – Page 252
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Tesco circling over retail development in Jersey
Tesco and a French supermarket are both eyeing a plot of land in Jersey for a move on to the island, according to sources.The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, who owns the 125-year lease on the Westmount Quarry site, is considering...
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Small players think big
The rise of non food is catching on. Fiona McLelland reportsTesco, Asda and Sainsbury have developed a sophisticated non food offering to rival the best on the high street. They have long shaken off the inferior image of supermarkets’...
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Small players think big
The rise of non food is catching on. Fiona McLelland reportsTesco, Asda and Sainsbury have developed a sophisticated non food offering to rival the best on the high street. They have long shaken off the inferior image of supermarkets’...
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Tesco barcode harmony drive
Tesco is to begin the roll out of standardised product data across all its suppliers from early next year as it strives to cut costs from its supply chain.John Mooney, the Tesco senior business analyst who is heading up the move to Global Data...
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Tesco barcode harmony drive
Tesco is to begin the roll out of standardised product data across all its suppliers from early next year as it strives to cut costs from its supply chain.John Mooney, the Tesco senior business analyst who is heading up the move to Global Data...
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Expertise of Tesco duo comes on board at Asda
Asda has appointed two Tesco senior managers as part of its ongoing restructure of its executive board.Darren Blackhurst, Tesco’s commercial director for Tesco Thailand, will join Asda’s executive board as food trading director in January...
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Expertise of Tesco duo comes on board at Asda
Asda has appointed two Tesco senior managers as part of its ongoing restructure of its executive board.Darren Blackhurst, Tesco’s commercial director for Tesco Thailand, will join Asda’s executive board as food trading director in January...
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An appeal to the elderly
Tesco is aiming to snatch a greater share of Britain’s grey pound with special offers to entice senior citizens into stores.The retailer has started offering over 60s double Clubcard points if they shop at selected stores on Tuesdays. At...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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A passion for puds
Farmhouse Fare’s homeliness is an NPD engine says Stefan ChomkaAt a conference in May this year during a question and answer session led by Sir Terry Leahy, Helen Colley stood up and asked the Tesco chief why his supermarket didn’t...
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Innovation is hailed by Tesco
Innovation is at last appearing in the stagnant beer and cider category, according to the head of alcohol buying at Tesco, who criticised in strong terms the lack of activity last year.Mark Murphy, BWS category director, said that standard...
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Exquisite spuds Smile on Tesco
The first potatoes to be sold under Tesco’s premium Finest sub-brand went into stores this week. The two varieties – Exquisa and Smile – are both new to the UK and the latter is exclusive to Tesco.Both are being supplied by the supermarket’s...
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Aldi offers premium range
Aldi is taking on the multiples with the launch of a premium range to fit its new quality-led brand positioning.The discounter is moving into the territory occupied by Tesco Finest and Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference with its Specially...
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Tesco to continue expansion
Tesco is set to continue its international expansion, Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive of Tesco, has revealed.In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Sir Terry said: “Nothing is static about international retailing and we will steadily add...
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Tesco closing in on US entry
Tesco’s much-anticipated entry into Wal-Mart’s backyard is imminent and will be through a joint venture with US chain Meijer, according to sources. Tesco is tipped to take a 49% stake in the mid-west company for £2.5bn. It is thought it will...
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Aulds rises from ashes
Sainsbury, Tesco and Morrisons have had their full range of own-label frozen and chilled desserts restored following the opening of a Scottish supplier’s new factory. Its production facilities burnt down in September.The £2m temporary factory...
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Asda demands a hearing
Asda and Waitrose have made a last-minute demand for a hearing with the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group to contribute to the High Street 2015 inquiry, following last week’s appearance by Tesco.The two supermarkets are keen to defend...
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Henderson relishes its c-store tussle with Tesco
The battle for control of Northern Ireland’s c-store market is heating up this month.Tesco is set to open its second Express store in the province on Monday (November 14) and Martin Agnew, MD of Henderson Wholesale, which supplies the Spar and...
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Multiples’ supply chain pledge
Two of the leading multiples have publicly stated that retailers have an obligation to guarantee livestock farming continues in the UK.Steve Murrells, commercial director, fresh produce at Tesco, said that retailers’ prime responsibility was to...