Tesco news and analysis – Page 269
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Back just first casualty at Somerfield, tips City
The surprise ousting of Somerfield chief executive Steve Back in favour of former Asda boss Paul Mason could be the first senior manager departure of many under the new owners.Already The Grocer has learned that former Tesco grocery trading...
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Back just first casualty at Somerfield, tips City
The surprise ousting of Somerfield chief executive Steve Back in favour of former Asda boss Paul Mason could be the first senior manager departure of many under the new owners.Already The Grocer has learned that former Tesco grocery trading...
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Tesco plans big Irish warehouse
Tesco has been given the green light to build Ireland’s biggest distribution centre, while arch rival Dunnes Stores is believed to be eyeing sites for its first such facility.It is estimated that Tesco’s 700,000 sq ft king-size warehouse near...
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Tesco plans big Irish warehouse
Tesco has been given the green light to build Ireland’s biggest distribution centre, while arch rival Dunnes Stores is believed to be eyeing sites for its first such facility.It is estimated that Tesco’s 700,000 sq ft king-size warehouse near...
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Tesco conserves energy in Diss
Morrisons would have felt the pressure just before Christmas, as Tesco opened a new store on the doorstep of one of its ex-Safeway stores. Tesco will be making the most of the positive PR surrounding the fact that the store in Diss, Norfolk, is...
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Tesco conserves energy in Diss
Morrisons would have felt the pressure just before Christmas, as Tesco opened a new store on the doorstep of one of its ex-Safeway stores. Tesco will be making the most of the positive PR surrounding the fact that the store in Diss, Norfolk, is...
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Inverness four for Tesco?
Tesco is planning to increase its dominance in what has already been crowned Britain’s biggest ‘Tesco town’ with an application to build a fourth store in Inverness, Scotland.The plan for the 48,000 sq ft store would increase Tesco’s dominance...
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Inverness four for Tesco?
Tesco is planning to increase its dominance in what has already been crowned Britain’s biggest ‘Tesco town’ with an application to build a fourth store in Inverness, Scotland.The plan for the 48,000 sq ft store would increase Tesco’s dominance...
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New Tesco price war looms
Tesco is to spark what could be the fiercest price war of recent years as it seeks to launch a stronger value message to set itself apart from rivals.The Grocer has learned that Tesco has been block booking advertising space for the end of this...
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New Tesco price war looms
Tesco is to spark what could be the fiercest price war of recent years as it seeks to launch a stronger value message to set itself apart from rivals.The Grocer has learned that Tesco has been block booking advertising space for the end of this...
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Strike threat in 2006
Officials at the GMB union claim Tesco’s domination of the market has forced other retailers into cost savings that will affect working conditions.And Paul Kenny, acting general secretary of the GMB, added: “The reason we are seeing so much...
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Christmas wins for chains
Tesco is expected to defy its rivals next week with another set of strong figures over a festive period in which most of the multiples did well.Shoppers shelled out £2.8bn in supermarkets in the week before Christmas, up 13% on the previous...
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TESCO TIPPED TO CLEAN UP
No retailer arguably stands to gain more from the repeal of the groceries order than Tesco. The market is waiting with bated breath to see what will happenAnyone who is familiar with Tesco’s progress in the UK will be aware that the...
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Student flats first
Tesco is planning the UK’s biggest mixed-use development with a 100,000 sq ft store and 1,600 flats on a brownfield site in Glasgow.The development is set to be Tesco’s first large scheme to offer student housing, with a 1,300-bed accommodation...
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Tesco in throes of planning row
Tesco is embroiled in a massive greenfield planning row just days after Sir Terry Leahy said it did not build on undeveloped sites.The Grocer has learned that Tesco is pushing through at least three proposals on such sites. Yet, in an...
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Tesco looks to China
Tesco is interested in expanding its presence in China but has no current plans to enter the US market, chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has revealed.Tesco already operates 50 stores in China, mostly in the Shanghai region, in partnership...
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Global stage for major ambitions
The chiefs of four international giants outline their priorities and plans for growing sales in an ever tougher international climateSir Terry Leahy>>chief executive, TescoThe industry has been through an uncertain...
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Tesco launches own-label cholesterol range
Tesco is launching an own-label cholesterol-lowering range next month.The range will aim to offer a cheaper alternative to rival established cholesterol-lowering brands made by companies such as Unilever, Danone and Coca-Cola.It is...