Retail archive – Page 564

  • Judith Batchelar: brand new approach
    Article

    Sainsbury's puts behaviour first

    2007-07-11T08:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s has decided that changing consumer behaviour must come before attitudinal correction in the fight to make shoppers buy more healthy products.

  • Article

    John Lewis chairman calls for change

    2007-07-10T13:01:01Z

    The retail industry needs to change young people’s career perceptions, said Charlie Mayfield, chairman of John Lewis Partnership at Skillsmart Retail’s first-ever parliamentary event.

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    Food sector cut above the rest

    2007-07-10T11:01:01Z

    Grant Thornton research has revealed that the number of positive trading statements issued plummeted to a low not witnessed for nearly two years over the second quarter of 2007; but the food sector has managed to ride the storm.

  • Rose: weather sucks
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    M&S results present new challenge

    2007-07-10T09:41:28Z

    Marks & Spencer has said that trading conditions will remain “very challenging” after reporting a slowdown in UK sales growth, as predicted.

  • Project Bumblebee up and running
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    Project Bumblebee up and running

    2007-07-09T16:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s and Syngenta have now rolled out the much vaunted ‘Project Bumblebee’, an attempt to stem and reverse the humble bumble’s dwindling numbers.

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    Speculation mounts over Morrisons shortlist

    2007-07-09T09:52:58Z

    Morrisons is this week due to name the person in line to replace Sir Ken Morrison.

  • Has Rose got bottle or will he wimp out because of weather?
    Article

    M&S recovery train hits buffers

    2007-07-09T09:29:04Z

    After a sustained period of recovery, Marks & Spencer is expected to reveal a slowdown in trading tomorrow, blaming the damaging impact of nearly two months of appalling weather in the UK.

  • Budgens reaps local sourcing benefits
    Article

    Budgens reaps local sourcing benefits

    2007-07-09T08:01:01Z

    Latest news from Budgens underlines that the strategy of highlighting both regional and locally grown food is having a major impact on the consumer.

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    Sainsbury's to capitalise on traffic power

    2007-07-08T13:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s is preparing to use delivery lorries to generate its power.

  • The campaign's logo
    Article

    Fresh herb firms stand united

    2007-07-08T08:01:01Z

    Five of the UK’s major fresh herb suppliers have clubbed together to create a brand new marketing campaign called Fresh Herbs.

  • Article

    Bumpkin veg added to line-up

    2007-07-07T11:01:01Z

    Inspired by the enthusiastic response to its ‘ugly fruit’ range, launched in 2006, high-end retailer Waitrose has extended its range of Cook’s Ingredients to include ‘bumpkin veg’ - less than perfect vegetables and salads.

  • Article

    Kwik Save administrators sell 56 stores

    2007-07-06T19:02:13Z

    Administrators for supermarket chain Kwik Save are "confident" that a rescue package will save 56 of the firm's stores.

  • Article

    Musgrave purchases J&J Haslett

    2007-07-06T12:51:11Z

    Musgrave Group has acquired J&J Haslett, a major food wholesaler and cash and carry business in Northern Ireland.

  • Article

    Asda to launch new labelling system

    2007-07-06T11:01:01Z

    Asda has announced the introduction of its own version of food nutrition labels, which will combine the existing ‘traffic light’ and GDA (guideline daily amount) systems.

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    Morrisons store sell-off rumours abound

    2007-07-06T07:01:01Z

    Several reports suggest that Morrisons has been approached by an interested buyer for 25 of its stores in a deal that could be worth up to £1 billion.

  • Kwik Save to enter administration
    Article

    Kwik Save to enter administration

    2007-07-05T17:54:33Z

    Kwik Save will go into administration on Friday, closing another 90 stores.

  • Kwik Save enters crisis talks
    Article

    Kwik Save enters crisis talks

    2007-07-04T10:01:58Z

    Talks are to resume later today over the future of beleaguered discount retail chain Kwik Save, as staff agree to go without pay for a sixth week.

  • Waitrose worries independents
    Article

    Waitrose worries independents

    2007-07-04T09:01:01Z

    Two-thirds of independent deli and farm shop owners consider Waitrose to be a bigger threat to their business than Tesco, a recent survey has revealed.

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    Smith to take helm at Musgrave Great Britain

    2007-07-02T17:01:01Z

    Musgrave Group Plc has announced the appointments of Philip Smith as managing director of Musgrave Great Britain and Martin Hyson as group business development director of Musgrave Group, with effect from September 2007.

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    Drugs haul at fruit market

    2007-07-02T12:38:51Z

    A drugs raid carried out at Blochairn Fruit Market in Glasgow last week had little impact on the actual market itself, according to sources.