Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has set a new cost savings target of £1bn over the next three years so the grocery giant can finance both better prices and higher pay for its workers. Completion of the programme will mean the group has cut £2.5bn of costs over the last decade.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

They reported the second-highest level of satisfaction (64 per cent) with their digital commerce experience in banking and finance – well above the global average of 58 per cent and just behind the UK at 68 per cent. shopping, purchase, shipment, receipt and possible return).

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

Digitization has overhauled much of the business world, and in departments like finance or marketing you’d find most employees are hooked on apps that serve up-to-date information on the status of their programs and connect them with others on their team for real-time collaboration.

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Finance Employee Engagement Supermarket Management 276

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Wavish had as number of executive roles at Woolworths between 1999 and 2006, including chief financial officer, finance director and head of supermarkets. A successful team There is no doubting the successful careers of Mathieson and Corbett but the Wavish record is another matter.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Additionally, supermarket spending experienced its lowest increase since September 2022, at 2.8%, possibly because consumers had already stocked up on festive items in November, leveraging early discounts. This is likely due to many retailers and supermarkets starting discounts and promotional activity earlier than usual.”

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Consumer Supermarket Department Stores Promotions 105

Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2023

While I am disappointed the group has not returned to growth under my leadership, I am proud of the progress we have made towards achieving our strategic objectives,” said Ilczynski. “I I believe the group is positioned for success, with highly-capable executive teams across both marketplaces and a clear focus.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2022

Studies have shown that unpleasant sounds or “noise clutter” in retail stores and supermarkets can reduce sales by nearly 30%. In-store staff are the public face of the retail company with varying duties and responsibilities like interacting with customers, handling finances and carrying out stock control. manufacturers.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

Brits cut back on the weekly grocery shop amid increasing inflation, with supermarket shopping seeing its lowest uplift since February 2020 . While supermarket shopping grew 12.9 The return to offices and increased socialising, combined with pent-up demand, encouraged Brits to invest more in their wardrobes and appearances in February.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Spending on essential items saw a smaller uplift than September, as fuel spend returned to modest growth after last month’s surge. per cent, as fuel spend returned to modest growth (5.5 While shopping at supermarkets and food & drink specialist stores grew 14.2 per cent – slightly less than September’s uplift of 14.4

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Consumer Finance Returns Department Stores 75

A1 Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2021

However, worries about inflation persist, with 90 per cent concerned that the rising cost of everyday items will negatively impact their household finances. This was driven by supermarket shopping (+14.7 Consumer card spending grew 13.3 Although still in decline, travel agents (-45.4 per cent) and airlines (-49.5 per cent and -53.0

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Consumer Finance Beauty and Health Supermarket 40

A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

per cent rise in consumer price inflation – as the cost-of-living crunch continues to put pressure on Brits’ personal finances. Supermarket shopping grew 4.6 Consumer card spending grew 3.5 per cent year-on-year in October – higher than in September (1.8 per cent) but well below the 8.8 per cent – 1.8 per cent) than in September (-4.1

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Consumer Planning Beauty and Health Finance 98

365 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

per cent) – as rising costs continue to place pressure on Brits’ finances. This comes as nearly nine in 10 shoppers (89 per cent) say they are concerned about the impact of rising food prices on their household finances, while 67 per cent are looking for ways to reduce the cost of their weekly shop. Consumer card spending grew just 4.3

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Consumer Outdoor Finance Checkout 52

A1 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Concerns remain over personal finances, with nine in 10 Brits worried about rising household and energy bills. per cent), as spending at supermarkets (13.0 Colder and darker evenings meant nights at home proved popular, with surges in spend on takeaways, subscriptions, and electronics. per cent – slightly less than in October (13.2

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Consumer Beauty and Health Finance Outdoor 74

A1 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

percent) – as rising costs continue to place pressure on Brits’ finances. This comes as nearly nine in 10 shoppers (89 percent) say they are concerned about the impact of rising food prices on their household finances, while 67 percent are looking for ways to reduce the cost of their weekly shop. Spending on groceries increased 5.5

Consumer 52

Consumer Planning Outdoor Finance 52

A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supermarket shopping saw its largest year-on-year uplift (4.7 per cent) since February 2021, while specialist food and drink stores returned to growth (0.6 However, spending at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores has declined compared to July 2022 (-3.6 per cent) for the first time in eight months. per cent and -1.6

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Finance Beauty and Health Department Stores Accessories 52

A1 Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Pubs, bars and clubs had a strong month, as Brits socialised in beer gardens and returned to nightclubs. This was driven by supermarket shopping (+16.6 per cent growth when compared to July 2019, as Brits socialised in beer gardens and returned to nightclubs for evenings out. per cent last month, compared to July 2019.

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Consumer Returns Finance Supermarket 76

A1 Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

While face-to-face shopping returned to growth, the retail sector struggled due to a fall in household spending and a reduction in average transaction values . percent rise in fuel spend, driven by surging petrol and diesel prices and increased car use, as life returned to normal following almost two years of Covid-19 restrictions.

Consumer 52

Consumer Beauty and Health Supermarket Returns 52

A1 Retail

MAY 10, 2022

per cent year-on-year, with nine in 10 concerned about the impact of rising household bills on their finances. Shopping at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores grew 15.9 The proportion of Brits feeling concerned about the impact of higher household bills on their finances remained high at 90 per cent.

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Consumer Beauty and Health Finance Department Stores 75

Rangeme

JANUARY 11, 2022

Leading American businesses across sectors, including retail, have put their return to the office on indefinite hold. Return-To-Office Plans Are Doomed To Fail As Omicron Spreads And The Demand For Remote Work Persists. Unilever workers will never return to desks full-time, says boss. Supermarket News. 1 Evans, Pete.

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Beauty and Health Consumer Returns Grocer 52

A1 Retail

JUNE 8, 2021

Spending at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores, such as butchers and off-licenses, saw strong growth, as the nation enjoyed hosting family and friends again. Spending on essentials was bolstered by supermarket shopping (up 17.7 Spending on essentials was bolstered by supermarket shopping (up 17.7 percent and 19.4

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Beauty and Health Consumer Shopping Outdoor 45

A1 Retail

APRIL 12, 2022

Nine in 10 consumers are concerned about the negative impact of rising household bills on their personal finances. Supermarkets saw a 16.9 Shoppers are buying in bulk to save money, with many stocking up on non-perishable items and household supplies. per cent jump – higher than the growth recorded in both January (15.5

Consumer 40

Consumer Finance Outdoor Supermarket 40

A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

per cent in August, compared to the same period in 2019, bolstered by spending at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores, which were up 15.2 The gradual return of workers to UK offices, and parents preparing their children for the new school year, has also given retailers a welcome boost. Spending on essential items grew 14.5

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Consumer Returns Department Stores Finance 40

Retail Gazette

MARCH 14, 2024

Despite only just returning to the black, Kankiwala says the partnership is “absolutely on target” to increase its profits tenfold to £400m by 2027/28. Stores Waitrose is set to open its first supermarket in almost 10 years as the upmarket grocer embarks on an expansion of its store network. Where is it investing?

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Planning Department Stores Beauty and Health Supermarket 111

Mike Anthony

MAY 3, 2023

Big supermarket chains have been under pressure for some time as e-commerce, discounters and convenience stores and specialists all vie for share. Because he had improved the finances across 95% of the portfolio. But one thing that often gets forgotten in many negotiations is to prepare a list of what you want in return.

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Payment Services Planning Returns Finance 100

365 Retail

JANUARY 5, 2022

The boss will be replaced by chief operating officer Trevor Masters, himself a former supermarket executive at Tesco where he headed up the international operation. Finance chief Nick Wharton, formerly chief executive of Dunelm, has also returned full-time having taken time off in November for a medical procedure.

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Supermarket Discount Store Finance Returns 64

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2022

You need to get buy-in from across the organization — from the finance team, from the customer service team, from the IT team, from the marketing team. Since discount supermarket chain Lidl added automated post-purchase emails offering carrier data and access to a data-integrated order status page, the retailer has added 2.7

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Payment Services Merchant Services Consumer Customer Experience 243

365 Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Morrisons agreed a £7 billion offer on Thursday evening in the latest twist in the UK supermarket chain’s dramatic takeover battle. UK supermarkets have been buoyed by the pandemic over the past year as sales were boosted by the closure of non-essential shops and hospitality firms. billion in the hope this would help it secure a deal.

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Supermarket Grocer Returns Finance 59

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

According to point-of-sale data collected by Nikkei from supermarkets and other food retailers for more than 200 products, food prices are rising faster than the official government CPI as wholesale increases for most products are passed quickly through to consumers. On 8 October, Malaysia’s Finance Minister announced cash handouts of RM7.8

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Wholesale Payment Services Finance Consumer 130