Retail archive – Page 589
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Tributes pour in for fruit and veg stallholder
A Londonderry man was mown down yesterday at a fruit and veg stall during a police car chase.
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Aldi gunning for Morrisons spot
Aldi is setting out on an expansion drive to oust Morrisons from the fourth spot in the UK retail market.
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Morrisons swaps Sirs, as Ian replaces Ken
Sir Ian Gibson has been confirmed as the successor to Morrisons’ outgoing chairman Sir Ken Morrison.
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Kwik Save franchisee trades on
Since Kwik Save went into administration last week, one fresh produce franchisee has been trading through a fire escape at one of its stores.
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King keeps his crown at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s shareholders voted in favour of the firm's remuneration report at the annual agm yesterday, despite complaints from some quarters about executive pay.
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ArticleCommission recognises retail power divide
The Competition Commission (CC) has identified a 13 per cent buying price advantage for superstores over other players in the grocery retail industry.
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War waged against King salary
Sainsbury’s shareholders are being urged to oppose a controversial pay and bonus deal for chief executive Justin King, to be proposed at the retailer’s agm later today.
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ArticleSainsbury's puts behaviour first
Sainsbury’s has decided that changing consumer behaviour must come before attitudinal correction in the fight to make shoppers buy more healthy products.
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John Lewis chairman calls for change
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
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.
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ArticleM&S results present new challenge
Marks & Spencer has said that trading conditions will remain “very challenging” after reporting a slowdown in UK sales growth, as predicted.
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ArticleProject Bumblebee up and running
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
Morrisons is this week due to name the person in line to replace Sir Ken Morrison.
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ArticleM&S recovery train hits buffers
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.
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ArticleBudgens reaps local sourcing benefits
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
Sainsbury’s is preparing to use delivery lorries to generate its power.
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ArticleFresh herb firms stand united
Five of the UK’s major fresh herb suppliers have clubbed together to create a brand new marketing campaign called Fresh Herbs.
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Bumpkin veg added to line-up
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.
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Kwik Save administrators sell 56 stores
Administrators for supermarket chain Kwik Save are "confident" that a rescue package will save 56 of the firm's stores.
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Musgrave purchases J&J Haslett
Musgrave Group has acquired J&J Haslett, a major food wholesaler and cash and carry business in Northern Ireland.