Retail archive – Page 499
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ArticlePrepped spuds on the up
Prepared potatoes are seeing a renaissance in catering, research has found.
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ArticleGrowth in UK convenience market
A new report has revealed that a range of factors have contributed to value growth of 6.1 per cent
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ArticleWRAP maps fresh produce waste
New research by waste reduction specialist WRAP and Envirowise aims to reveal UK fresh produce waste volumes
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Tesco in pollster firing line
Respondents in this week’s freshinfo poll believe there is little chance of Tesco falling from its top spot as the UK’s number-one supermarket any time soon.
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ArticleUS survey reveals green conscience
A new study has shown that US shoppers consider environmental sustainability when making purchasing decisions
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D&S to open 66 new stores
The Chilean retailer is set to invest between US$150-US$200m in expanding its store network
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FPC calls for WRAP input
The Fresh Produce Consortium is inviting its membership to get involved in the government’s Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) project being led by Cranfield University, which is developing detailed resource maps to quantify food waste and packaging waste through the fresh fruit and vegetable retail and wholesale supply chain.
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Ombudsman sparks fly
The government could take stringent action to implement an independent ombudsman to govern the grocery sector, if retailers fail to agree to its establishment.
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ArticleSainsbury's makes Easter gains
TNS report highlights a successful period for the retailer, while Tesco sees a drop in market share
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ArticleACS elects campaigner
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has appointed a well-known campaigner for independent retailers to its main board.
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ArticleFresh & Easy expansion continues
Tesco is bucking the economic trend by opening its 64th store in Corona, southern California
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ArticleGrocery sector holding up
The grocery sector is stronger than this time last year, as the CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey today reported the best results since January.
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Sainsbury's chief to receive £6m
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is poised to receive a £6 million payout following the retailer’s best sales growth in five years, The Sunday Times has reported.
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ArticleCencosud plots US$200m investment
The Chilean group is planning to invest in expansion and store improvements through 2009, according to media reports
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ArticleTesco stocks non-leaking tomatoes
The award-winning Intense variety has gone on sale in the UK, with the retailer hailing it as "the best thing since sliced bread"
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ArticleUnited Fresh launches Issues Scan 2009
The second edition of a study looking at consumer trends has been released at United Fresh 2009
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ArticleIGD scoops big name speakers
The IGD has announced its strongest ever line-up for its centenary convention, including leading names from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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Soriana begins cost-cutting plan
The Mexican retailer is putting into place measures to save money during the economic downturn
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Metro posts record Q2 earnings
The Canadian retailer has reported on a successful second quarter of the year