Retail archive – Page 584
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ArticleNew pink grape brand launches in M&S
Muñoz Mehadrin UK this week launched Absolutely Pink, a newly branded grape, exclusively with M&S.
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Scottish farmers demand Asda action
The Scottish national Farmers Union has thrown down the gauntlet to Asda bosses and told the Leeds retailer to back up its words about supplier relationships with meaningful action.
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Co-op buys Somerfield stores
The Lothian Borders & Angus Co-operative Society has expanded its store network by a fifth with the acquisition of nine Somerfield stores.
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Fairtrade bananas triumph at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has announced its sales growth in Fairtrade bananas is outstripping conventional bananas three to one.
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Asda sparks Fairtrade concern
The Fairtrade Foundation has told FPJ it is “concerned” following discussions with retailer Asda about its plans to introduce its own fair-trade kite-mark on UK-grown produce.
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Observer predicts Morrisons takeover approach
A report in today’s Observer claims Morrisons is about to face a £6 billion takeover approach from a consortium of private equity firms.
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Wal-Mart drops organic premium
Wal-Mart has slashed prices on its organic fresh produce offer.
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World Cup boost for grocers
Grocers have had the best sales growth since December last year...
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ArticleTesco to build training centre
Tesco has applied to Broxbourne Council for permission to build a training academy near its headquarters in Cheshunt.
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ArticleMorrisons returns to positive growth
Morrisons has moved into positive growth (of two per cent) for the first time since its acquisition of the Safeway business, says TNS.
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ArticleSainsbury's/Oliver embarrass government
The government has been embarrassed by “apolitical” celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and Sainsbury’s, who have distanced themselves from a Department of Health campaign to encourage families to eat together.
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ArticleWaitrose walks off with Brammies
Waitrose stole the show at this year’s Brammy Awards, picking up a number of accolades, including Best Bramley Retailer.
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Delhaize takes PLA plunge
Following successful trials, a Belgian supermarket chain is expanding its environmentally friendly packaging program to incorporate 100 per cent natural packaging on its prepared salad lines.
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ArticleFrench join Redbridge for summer
The Sunshine Fruits from France campaign will for the first time this year join forces with Redbridge Holdings to boost the wholesale trade of French summer fruit.
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Asda backs campaign to change Sunday laws
Asda is amongst a group of British retailers campaigning to change Sunday trading laws in England and Wales.
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Whitbread pops up at Jessops
Robin Whitbread, the former J Sainsbury plc and Somerfield executive, has resurfaced.
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Asda probes "serious flaws" in GMB ballot
Asda will pursue legal action to prevent a proposed five-day strike by workers at its distribution depots around the UK.
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TDG earns Kwik contract
Kwik Save has awarded the UK warehouse and distribution business for both its ambient and frozen volumes to TDG.
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ArticleRetailers react to inquiry into supplier relationships
The UK’s top two supermarkets reacted with casual arrogance to the Competition Commission (CC) announcement that it will be investigating retailer/supplier relationships.