All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 164
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Ombudsman talks collapse
Proposals for a voluntary ombudsman to oversee retailer-supplier relationships look set to collapse, with the big four multiples bringing plans to a crunching halt.
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ArticleSpar undertakes huge relaunch
Spar has undertaken its biggest-ever own brand relaunch, in order to create a point of difference from its competitors for both retailers and consumers.
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ArticleRed Tractor enters hotel trade
Warner Leisure Hotels has become the first hotel group in the UK to have one of its hotels awarded the Red Tractor logo.
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ArticleSir Stuart forfeits £1.2 million
Marks & Spencer ceo and chairman Sir Stuart Rose has waived the right to more than £1.2 million in shares amid mounting pressure on the retail boss.
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ArticleSouthern Salads revs up
Southern Salads has added the Mercedes 2546 Actros model truck with a flat-floored MegaSpace cab to its fleet, delivering to fast-food outlets and pub chains.
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Nisa Today's produce boom
As questions over fresh produce in convenience retailing continue to mount, Nisa Today’s has announced its Fresh for Less project has created a sales boom.
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Marketing standards clarified
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed guidance published by HMI on the implementation of the new EU Marketing Standards which come into force on July 1.
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ArticleMakro announces revamp plans
Makro has announced the next eight locations in its major store investment programme, which will see all 30 of its UK stores revamped by the end of 2010.
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ArticleMusgrave backs summer campaigns
Musgrave Retail Partners GB will be supporting its Budgens and Londis retail partners with summer campaigns that focus on value for money for consumers.
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ArticleFTA publishes new guide
The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) annual International Road Transport Guide has been published, providing essential information for UK-based operators about the countries of the EU and those outside it that are most frequently visited by them.
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ArticleWaitrose Essentials range a hit
Waitrose has announced it has broken the £100 million mark in sales of its budget Essentials range.
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Agri wage settlement agreed
The Agricultural Wages Board has reached a settlement for minimum wage rates to apply from October 2009 after intense negotiations.
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Aldi named top retailer
Aldi beat Asda and Morrisons to The Grocer of the Year 2009 prize at The Grocer Gold Awards.
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ArticleSainsbury's to run on people power
Sainsbury’s is harnessing people power to create kinetic energy and run its tills in a new technological breakthrough as the retailer looks for more environment-friendly energy sources.
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CenFRA offers free audits
CenFRA, Europe's centre for food robotics and automation, is helping small businesses tackle the recession with a campaign designed to support them in maximising productivity and profits to ensure their future sustainability.
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ArticleBlackcurrants top new research
UK companies are considering upping the ante on the blackcurrant offer after it emerged as the champion in new health research which saw darker fruits leading the way.
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Guernsey garners Queen's eye
Growers in Guernsey have seen a double landmark this month, recognised by the Queen on two fronts.
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ArticleConsumer ignorance questioned
Consumer ignorance of fresh produce remains high, with knowledge of the source, season and nutritious value of fruit and vegetables considerably flawed, according to new research.
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Retail sales slump in May
UK retail sales dropped for the first time in three months in May as the pound fell and sales slumped against 2008 equivalents.
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Benn predicts climate woe
DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn has unveiled the results of cutting-edge scientific research that project the threat facing the UK from soaring summer temperatures, more extreme weather and rising sea levels.