Retail archive – Page 194
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ArticleM&S to slow Simply Food openings due to competition
Revenue at retailer’s food business rose by 4.4 per cent in the last half year but faces competition from rapid growth of convenience
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ArticleFruit and veg crisps listed at Ocado
Fruit and veg crisp manufacturer says deal could help its turnover double by end of 2017
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ArticleGousto joins Christmas dinner frenzy
Meal kit brand’s new ‘Get-Together’ box offers recipes for the entire festive period with a box of eight recipes for £74.99
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ArticleKevin the Carrot is looking for love
Aldi's popular root veg hero is returning to screens in the discounter's Christmas ad, alongside a new romantic interest
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ArticleAmazon ‘to shut two Whole Foods stores’
Industry insiders say decision makes logistical sense because neither store is serviced by Amazon Fresh delivery service
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ArticleBasing prices on production is not the answer
The French proposals to let producers set prices is not the way to end the retail price war in the UK, writes Fesa's Sisco Tello
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ArticleCobana change reflects new demand
The company has shortened its name and is working to meet growing need for more informed, longer-term supply
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ArticleThe Food Warehouse overhaul focuses on grower brands
Major relaunch of fresh produce range includes focus on specialist family growers and ‘real farm brands’
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ArticleEuropean shopping frequency in decline
British suppliers eyeing growth in European retail sector should note market trends and frequency declines, writes Kantar's Chris Cowan
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ArticleSanLucar enlists furry friend for new campaign
The company’s partnership with Studiocanal gets a second outing as new Paddington Bear movie hits cinema screens
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ArticleHello Fresh launches Christmas dinner box
Butter-basted turkey and veg trimmings are available from £69.99 for four, six, eight or ten people from recipe box firm
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ArticleTesco boss's 'shock' over false accounting claims
Supermarket's chief executive says he was surprised to find out in 2014 that company’s profits had been misstated
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ArticleBranston's Italian spuds return to Tesco
Puglia-grown seasonal potatoes to be sold in 400 stores over the coming weeks
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ArticleRewe expands produce hub network
As reported in the German retail press, the Cologne-based retailer is taking more direct control of sourcing and logistics
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ArticleTomatoes trade up as Brexit bites
Premium on-the-vine varieties are driving the category but Brexit poses both opportunities and challenges for growers
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ArticleMorrisons launches wonky apples hit by spring frosts
Supermarket becomes second major retailer to buy apples with “frost eye” from British growers affected by April frosts
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ArticleBakkavor withdraws plans to float
Prepared produce supplier said it had received sufficient demand but proceeding with public listing ‘not in best interests’
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ArticleMorrisons sales rise after eighth quarter of growth
Like for like sales have risen by 2.5 per cent at Morrisons as retailer limits impact of sterling to keep prices down
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ArticleJazz voted UK’s tastiest apple
Fast-rising club variety wins coveted prize at National Fruit Show in Kent for third year in five
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ArticleFailed product launches cost brands over £30m
Basic errors in online listings by grocery brands such as shortened product names mean shoppers can’t find new items to purchase