Retail archive – Page 581
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The Co-op unveils three-year plan
The Co-operative Group has unveiled a three-year plan to invest £1.5 billion in the business and transform its retail estate under a single unified brand.
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ArticleMusgrave reports ninth successive year of growth
Musgrave Group has announced its ninth year of consecutive profit growth for the year ended December 31 2007.
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Co-op confident of summer deal with Somerfield
The Co-operative Group confirmed today it is in talks over buying retailer Somerfield, in a deal believed to be worth around £1.7 billion.
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E-tailing bucks retail trend
Despite signs that the economy and retail sales are both starting to slow, online retail continues to power ahead unabated, according to latest research from retail analyst Verdict and the most successful retailers going forward are likely to have both internet and physical sales.
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ArticleJamie Oliver named most iconic British chef
Jamie Oliver has been voted the most iconic British chef of all time.
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Credit crunch bites into retail
Small and medium size businesses operating in the retail sector are really feeling the bite of the credit crunch according to a new study released this week.
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Retailers urged to bond with local communities
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) introduced one of the finalists of its Community Heroes Awards in a panel discussion at the Convenience Retailing Show, to brainstorm how independent retailers can bond with their local communities.
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ArticleTesco nears £3bn profits
The Tesco bubble shows no sign of bursting, as the group this morning announced an 11.8 per cent increase in annual profits for 2007 to £2.846 billion.
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ArticleFrozen veg enjoying resurgence
Frozen alternatives to fresh fruit and vegetables are enjoying a resurgence in the convenience sector, according to Birds Eye.
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ArticleCovent Garden client wins top award
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) customer Paul Stein has won Westminster Council’s Market Trader of the Year 2008.
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Tesco non-executive director resigns
Tesco has announced the resignation of non-executive director Carolyn McCall, as a result of a conflict of interest.
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ArticleFruit Factory to target teens
A new brand of ambient fruit smoothies was unveiled last week, from The Big J.
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ArticleTrade can help end disgraceful waste
The fresh produce industry needs to consider the range of consumers buying its products, including single-person households, as well an on-pack and in-store information on at-home storage of its products if the UK is to tackle the horrifying amount of fresh produce wasted in the home.
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ArticleAsda sales beat expectations
Asda has traded ahead of expectations in March and over the Easter holidays.
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Interest rate cut welcomed by retail
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter point today (Thursday), to positive reaction from the retail sector.
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ArticleAsda reacts to code controversy
Asda has given FPJ and freshinfo its response to criticism of its own response to the Competition Commission's investigation of the UK grocery market.
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ArticleMusgrave pushes fresh produce training
Training for convenience retailers that sell fresh produce has become increasingly popular, as the number of businesses determined to make the most of their fresh and chilled offer continues to grow.
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ArticleActionAid hits back at Asda
The UK retailer wants overseas suppliers to be excluded from the new code of conduct
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ArticleSomerfield sale moves closer
City insiders believe Somerfield and the Co-op are closer than ever to striking a deal. Some reports suggest Somerfield has accepted a bid already.
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ArticleLocal produce set to overtake organic
Shoppers are keen to buy local produce over organic fruit and vegetables, with traceability more important than ever, the team at wholesaler MJ Morris & Son Ltd told FPJ.