Retail archive – Page 503
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ArticleBanana wars gather pace
Banana prices have plummeted to an all-time low amid heightened in-store cost-cutting, forcing many wholesalers to take desperate measures.
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Retail buyers in contract talks
The Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Food Group (RFG) is set to host its annual Meet the Buyer event, matching up local producers with buyers in prospective contracts totalling £6.8 million.
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Greengrocer caught in trading rights row
A greengrocer who found himself caught in the middle of a monopoly trading row with a supermarket giant has lost the shop that he ran for 22 years.
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ArticleRising prices boost UK inflation
The continuing rise in food prices in the UK has caused inflation to increase, confounding economists’ predictions
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ArticleSainsbury’s hails “strong” performance
UK retailer Sainsbury’s achieves sales increase thanks to rise in customer numbers and growth in purchases of value ranges
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Sainsbury's posts Q4 sales boost
Sainsbury’s has reported a sales increase boosted by cash-strapped shoppers looking for value products in the first three months of the year.
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Retailers trial streamlined packaging
Sainsbury’s is trialling new packaging that could save the retailer up to three-quarters of its costs and reduce excess packaging considerably.
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ArticleAuchan delivers strong full-year results
Retail group has announced strong results for 2008 thanks in the main to the success of its ventures in eastern Europe and China
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ArticleFresh & Easy still to debut in north California
The retailer has been slow to launch its neighborhood store format in Sacramento despite plans to open a number of outlets
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury's clash over pricing
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are at loggerheads once more over suggestions customers may be trading down and putting price before all else in their purchasing.
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Foodservice honored for commitment
United Fresh has awarded top chefs and foodservice companies in the US for their support of the fresh produce industry
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ArticleCostco opens business center in California
The facility offers next-business-day delivery of an expanded product mix, including fresh produce
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ArticleCarrefour reports profits slump
The French retailer has announced a significant fall in profits for 2008, due to tough trading conditions
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ArticleLidl opens first stores in Switzerland
Switzerland may be one of the world's most affluent countries, but the discounter sees room for growth in the market
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Just-Food advises loyalty
Businesses need to be empathetic, up front and honest with consumers to prevent a slide in ethical consumption as loyalty becomes critical, according to food business analyst Just-Food.
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ArticleTesco announces fresh changes
UK retailer informs suppliers of significant reorganisation within its fresh produce buying department
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Tesco takes aim at head office jobs
Tesco has responded to rumours that it is planning to axe 100 head office jobs by saying it is planning changes that will “affect a very small number of jobs in our offices”.
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ArticleDelhaize makes Romanian move
The group has moved to purchase four supermarkets in the eastern European country
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ArticleJR Holland gets in the saddle
JR Holland Food Services will be rolling out a programme of in-kind contributions to community projects in the North East area as part of its expanding corporate social responsibility policy.
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Recycling label launches in UK
A universal on-pack recycling label is being launched today by leading retailers.