Retail archive – Page 494
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Tesco store plans struggle
Plans for a new Tesco supermarket in Bradford could be approved despite a number of issues concerning the application.
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ArticleTesco unveils 'banana hammocks'
New shelving system offers bananas soft landing on arrival in store, according to UK's leading supermarket operator
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ArticleJR Holland staff gain NVQs
JR Holland Food Services has implemented a new company-wide training scheme that has seen all of its 60 staff members gain an NVQ level two qualification in the past twelve months.
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ArticleNew London market opens
The first traditional street market to open in central London for half a century has opened this week after a £1 million regeneration project.
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ArticleComerci forges debt deal
The Mexican retailer has restructured its debt repayments with most of its key creditors
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ArticleInnovative Fresh joins FreshXPerts
Strategic partnership provides fresh fruit and vegetable industry with its first truly transatlantic consultancy
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ArticleSupermarkets hit by farmers’ protests
Farmers throughout France have blocked supermarkets’ supply lines as a protest against ever-dwindling returns
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ArticleMastronardi launches Kumato variety
The grower-marketer has added Kumato tomatoes to its Sunset gourmet greenhouse range in North America
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ArticleStrong May for Magnit
The Russian grocery retailer has reported that sales jumped considerably following the launch of new stores
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First Co-op rebrands hit Somerfield
Somerfield stores in Tonypandy, South Wales, and New Milton in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to be converted to The Co-operative brand following The Co-operative Group’s £1.56 billion acquisition of the supermarket chain.
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ArticleTesco Thais up promotional push
Tesco launched a two-week promotional push on a new range of Thai exotics under the banner Healthy & Tasty from Thailand last week.
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ArticleWal-Mart vows to add thousands of jobs
The retail giant has revealed plans to take on over 22,000 new employees at its US stores this year
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ArticleIntermarché targets city dwellers
French supermarket chain Intermarché has announced plans to open inner-city stores to reach a whole new clientele
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ArticleIper Lando trials e-paper displays
Electronic point-of-purchase information system promises to cut down on paper labelling and improve presentation
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ArticleIsrael under fire over West Bank label
Supermarkets could face prosecution over allegedly inaccurate labelling of fruit exported from occupied territories
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ArticleBrobot to trade as Londis
Forecourt retailer Brobot Petroleum has confirmed Londis as its long-term retail partner, following a successful trial.
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ArticleRewe posts strong figures for 2008
German retailer targeting further expansion this year across European markets through acquisitions and organic growth
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Reynolds earns certification accolades
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd has been awarded two accolades for its commitment to food safety and the environment.
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ArticleIndian panel decries foreign retail entry
An Indian parliamentary panel has recommended further restrictions be placed on foreign retail ownership
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ArticleIGD: Recession values will continue
New shopper loyalties are emerging as food retailers and manufacturers engage in an intense ‘contest for value’, according to grocery analyst IGD.