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2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus
3 February 2012
In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.
UK: Tesco shares tumble on bleak profit outlook
12 January 2012
Shares in Tesco fell by more than 15% this morning (12 January) after the retailer reported another fall in UK sales and warned profits would not grow as fast as expected in its current financial year and in the next 12 months.
UK/US: Tesco mothballs clutch of Fresh & Easy stores
11 January 2012
Tesco has decided to temporarily close 12 "under-performing" Fresh & Easy stores in the US.
The most-read comment articles on just-food in 2011
23 December 2011
Our comment pages in 2011 looked at Tesco's challenges in the US, the uncertainty that surrounded the country's largest dairy processor, Dean Foods, the disposals made by the UK's largest food manufacturer, Premier Foods plc, and the price war that developed between Australia's two largest retailers, Woolworths Ltd and Coles.
2011 in review - Retail giants battle consumer weakness, corporate turmoil
22 December 2011
A slump in consumer confidence and a turbulent year at a corporate level for some major retailers were defined 2011. Dean Best looks back at a tumultuous year for the world's major food retailers.
UK: Tesco reports UK sales drop, Asia slowdown in Q3
8 December 2011
Shares in Tesco fell this morning (8 December) after the retail giant reported another quarter of falling UK sales and revealed a "sharp" slowdown from its operations in Asia.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold taps Tesco executive to run e-commerce
17 November 2011
Retail giant Ahold has named former Tesco executive Roy Perticucci to lead its e-commerce business in Europe.
US: Management shake-up at Fresh & Easy
15 November 2011
The chief marketing officer of US retailer Fresh & Easy has left the company "to pursue other interests".
Comment: Tesco's Clarke rolls up sleeves after shaky start
6 October 2011
Timing is everything in life. And few people will be feeling that sentiment more this week than Sir Terry Leahy, the former chief executive of Tesco, and his successor Philip Clarke.
UK: Overseas provides comfort to Tesco in mixed H1
5 October 2011
Tesco has today (5 October) reported mixed first-half results, with a drop in UK like-for-like sales but international growth boosting profits.
Retail and self service - the evolving market trends
14 September 2011
In part two of this month's just-food management briefing, Glynn Davis looks at the success - or otherwise - that retailers have had with self-service technology and considers where the sector could go next.
Best bits: Morrisons to follow Tesco, Carrefour in spotlight
5 September 2011
Last week's food retail headlines were made by Tesco and Carrefour. This week, Morrisons will be the next grocer to face questions over its strategy.
Talking shop: Tesco's Japan exit prompts more questions
2 September 2011
Tesco's decision to quit Japan is Philip Clarke's first significant strategic move as CEO but the move has led industry watchers to wonder if the UK retailer could leave othe international markets, Dean Best writes.
US: Tesco takes Fresh & Easy to Sacramento
1 September 2011
Tesco has taken its US chain Fresh & Easy to Sacramento, California's state capital.
US: Tesco's Fresh & Easy extends Gourmet range
22 July 2011
Tesco's US venture Fresh & Easy has announced plans to extend its range of Gourmet convenience meals.
US: Tesco to launch loyalty card scheme
18 July 2011
Tesco has revealed plans to launch a loyalty card scheme in its US Fresh & Easy banner.
UK: Tesco to launch healthy eating range for children
4 July 2011
Tesco is launching a healthy-eating range for children in the UK called Tesco Goodness, which is already on sale at its stores in the US.
Tesco Q1 update - what the analysts say
14 June 2011
Shares in Tesco initially dipped today (14 June) after the publication of the UK retailer's first-quarter trading update. However, by this afternoon, the stock had moved into positive territory. Here is a run-down of how some of the retail analysts in the City viewed the results.
UK: Tesco points to improvement as UK LFL sales fall again
14 June 2011
Tesco posted an increase in first-quarter revenues today (14 June), with the company seeing an improvement in UK like-for-like sales - although they still fell.
Talking shop: Has Tesco been "foolhardy" in the US?
13 May 2011
Speculation is mounting over the future of Tesco's operations in the US. Investor Warren Buffett has described the venture as "foolhardy", while some industry watchers believe potential Californian restrictions on the sale of alcohol could be a hammer blow for business. Why has Fresh & Easy struggled so much in the US, and how likely is it that the loss-making venture will turn a profit? Petah Marian investigates.
Editor's choice: highlights on just-food this week
13 May 2011
The top headlines on just-food had a meaty flavour this week, with news of Cargill's local merger with Australian beef processor Teys Bros, Tyson Foods' half-year numbers and a look at how the UK and US food industries are dealing with concerns over animal welfare. We also reported on how Beijing is looking to introduce additive regulations in the wake of a contaminated pork scandal. Elsewhere, Sainsbury's issued its annual results and we took a look at the speculation around Tesco's loss-making venture in the US. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
13 May 2011
Concerns over Sainsbury's margins and the departure of its developmet director Darren Shapland grabbed UK retail headlines this week - as did Haldanes Stores' war of words with The Co-operative Group. Tyson Foods and Dean Foods issued their latest results and Parmalat faced shareholder scrutiny as it prepared to consider the takeover bid from Lactalis.
US: Californian bill could accelerate Tesco exit - analyst
6 May 2011
A Californian bill that may ban the sale of alcoholic beverages at self-service checkouts could accelerate Tesco's exit from the US, an analyst has said.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
21 April 2011
Newly appointed Tesco CEO Philip Clarke's first outing as head of the world's third largest retailer garnered the most attention this week. He said that he plans to be more open, and in that spirit suggested its UK operations "can do better". Meanwhile, Nestle acquired a stake in Chinese food and drink manufacturer Yinlu. Here's the best of what was said this week:
In the spotlight: Tesco reveals new objectives
20 April 2011
While in his presentation of Tesco's annual results yesterday, new CEO Philip Clarke emphasised he was not planning a "new strategy" for the retailer, he did talk through a number of "immediate objectives".
UPDATE: US: Fresh & Easy losses "must come down" - Tesco CEO Clarke
19 April 2011
Tesco CEO Philip Clarke said today (19 April) that it was "essential" that losses from its US business Fresh & Easy come down this year after the division's bottom line worsened over the last 12 months.
UK: Tesco "can do better" - Clarke
19 April 2011
Philip Clarke, the new CEO of Tesco, said today (19 April) the retailer "can do better" in the UK after the country's largest retailer posted flat annual sales in its domestic market.
US: Fresh & Easy expands Gourmet line
22 March 2011
Fresh & Easy Neighbourhood Market has extended its Gourmet range with the introduction of "artisan pizzas".
The just-food management briefing - the globalisation of food retail - China, India and the US
21 March 2011
In part two of just-food's management briefing on the globalisation of food retail, Glynn Davis looks at three markets where the trend, in different ways, has taken hold - China, India and the US.
US: Fresh & Easy rolls out Gourmet line
9 February 2011
Tesco's US division Fresh & Easy has launched a range of frozen ready meals.
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