All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 40
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No global retailers, says Metro man
There are no global retailers, which is why integration is essential in developing markets, said Dr. Hans-Joachim Körber, ceo and chairman of the Management Board, METRO Group, at the 51st World Food Business Summit in Shanghai.
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John Lewis comes out on top
John Lewis, the department store owned by its staff, has been named best British retailer by the consumer group Which? in its first awards.
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Sainsbury’s makes skills pledge
Skillsmart Retail, the Sector Skills Council for retail, and Sainsbury’s have been amongst the first in the retail sector to sign up to the employer Skills Pledge, which was launched this month.
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ArticleFarmers’ market in the city
The first of a monthly city and country farmers’ market came to Vauxhall, south-west London, last week.
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Transport infrastructure is a future investment
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the chancellor to make a concerted effort to tackle worsening road and rail congestion in its submission ahead of the comprehensive spending review expected in the autumn.
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Arrest at Sainsbury's hotel party
Sainsbury's has launched an investigation into reports of drunken behaviour at a staff party at the Celtic Manor Resort for the 2010 Ryder Cup.
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ArticleWaitrose's great regional and unwashed
Waitrose has successfully launched the latest addition of its award winning regional offer last week.
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Chiquita’s sale goes ahead
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 12 refrigerated cargo vessels for $227 million (£114m).
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ArticleOakleaf and Petit Forestier unite
Oakleaf European has opted for a 10 tonne refrigerated vehicle, plus a refrigerated Citroen despatch van, on full contract hire from Petit Forestier to make local deliveries.
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ACS calls for a fairer marketplace
In its second formal hearing with the Competition Commission (CC), the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has put forward a case to bring fairness into the grocery market.
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New farming TV channel to launch during Royal Show
Britain’s first 24/7 country channel, Horse & Country TV, has confirmed that it will launch at 12 noon on Monday July 2, on the second day of the Royal Show.
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Goji berries declared non-novel
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced that Goji berries are not to be classified as a novel food.
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Aspirin can extend pears' shelf life
A study has found that a treatment of aspirin helps keep pears fresher for longer.
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ArticleKeelings first with new QC qualification
Keelings, suppliers to all the major supermarkets in Ireland and Northern Ireland, is the first company based in the Republic of Ireland to offer the new quality controllers’ qualification to it staff.
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FTA warns the government
The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) new paper titled 'UK port development', published on June 15, includes a warning to the government.
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FTA fears road pricing scheme will encourage neglect
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the publication of a draft bill providing the opportunity for local authorities to trial road pricing schemes.
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PFA grants honorary lifetime membership
David Eggleston has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership of the Packaging and Films Association (PAFA).
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Food miles debate at Royal Show
The Kenya High Commission in the United Kingdom will hold a debate entitled “Are food miles fair miles? Is locally grown produce really more environmentally fit than African imports?” at the International Centre as part of The Royal Agricultural Show in Warwickshire.
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Signum the brassica saviour
Vegetable growers know that producing high quality disease-free produce for the increasingly demanding retail sector is essential.
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Low Emission Zone will cost smaller businesses
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called for more support for companies that want to make their vehicles compliant with the Low Emission Zone.