Retail archive – Page 586
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Nisa-Today rebels fight Costcutter merger
More than 20 members of Nisa-Today’s buying group have joined forces to fight the proposed merger with Costcutter
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Tesco notches up another record
Tesco’s market share has broken another record, rising to 31.1 per cent, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures.
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ArticleLocal value being wasted
The word “local” has largely lost its value as a point of difference as a result of being over-used, according to Mike Taylor of Musgrave Budgens Londis.
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ArticleC-store sector feels vindicated
An air of vindication enveloped the Association of Convenience Stores annual conference in Birmingham, as the sector reflected on the referral of the supermarkets to the Competition Commission.
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Tesco to take over Czech hypermarkets
Supermarket giant Tesco is set to take over 11 Czech hypermarkets owned by French counterpart Carrefour SA, a Tesco spokesperson told the CTK news agency.
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ArticleAsda reshuffles its pack
Asda has re-organised its produce department in line with feedback from research conducted amongst its customers.
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ArticleFive-for-four on produce at Tesco
Tesco is to offer five pre-packed fresh produce lines for the price of four as part of a two-week health promotion.
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Tesco chief bags £3.98 million
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy was granted a pay rise of almost 25 per cent last year.
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ArticleMorrison to retire in 2008
Morrisons chief Sir Ken Morrison has put an end to constant speculation and announced he is to retire in 2008.
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SDEA publishes shopfitting guide
The Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has published a guide to the UK retail display industry for shopfitting buyers, visual merchandisers, retail designers and brand owners.
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£25 million bill for big four
The big four UK supermarkets are expecting to pay £25 million in legal fees after the Competition Commission’s (CC) investigation into the grocery sector, it has emerged.
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ArticleBranston brings out local spuds
Dedicated Tesco potato supplier Branston Ltd is marking the start of the Cornish and Pembrokeshire potato seasons with a series of local events in Tesco stores.
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ArticleM&S profits shoot up
Marks and Spencer has announced an impressive rise in profits, continuing the recovery under influential chief executive Stuart Rose.
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ArticleReport backs local markets
Local markets sell a wider range of fresh produce than supermarkets at half the price, says the New Economics Foundation (NEF).
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Tesco Fresh & Easy in US
Tesco is set to mark its £250 million launch in the US with the brand name Fresh & Easy.
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ArticleWaitrose tops retailer charts for second time
Waitrose was named Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year.
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ArticleBooths retains title
Re:fresh Independent Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Foods from Spain, was awarded to EH Booth.
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OFT will not defend suppliers
OFT chief executive John Fingleton has delivered a stinging blow to the UK’s supermarket suppliers.
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ArticleTesco - the nation's favourite supermarket brand
Tesco is the nation’s favourite supermarket brand, according to a survey out last week by communications agency Joshua in conjunction with Marketing magazine.
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ArticleSainsbury's outperforms expectations
Sainsbury's has returned a 12 per cent increase its in annual profits, ahead of market expectations.