Retail archive – Page 594
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Morrisons Christmas rise
Morrisons is reporting sales ahead of market expectations for the Christmas period.
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ArticleMorrisons confirms closure of depots
Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons is to shed around 1,600 jobs through the closure of depots in Kent and Bristol.
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ArticleFood sales put spark into M&S results
Food sales continue to drive the Stuart Rose inspired recovery at Marks & Spencer, which the chief executive this morning put down to “sheer hard work”.
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No US move for Tesco
Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy has quashed rumours of a potential US move for the retailer.
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ArticleCherries repackaged in Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is hoping to repeat the success in grapes with zip-lock bags in its cherry category.
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Coventry greengrocer attacked
A Coventry greengrocer is recovering in hospital after being attacked in a nightclub.
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Northerners ahead on healthy eating
Newcastle is the pomegranate capital of the UK according to a survey by Sainsbury’s.
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Union anger at Co-op pension plans
The Co-operative Group has announced it is to scrap its final salary pension scheme.
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ArticleMultiples claim Christmas success
Ahead of official Christmas trading figures, major multiples are already proclaiming their triumphs in the produce aisles during December.
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ArticleMorrisons in discrimination row
Morrisons could face 150 sex discrimination claims following a decision to award its predominantly male distribution workers more redundancy pay than its female finance-centre employees.
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ArticleMcDonald's trials new fridge concept
Fast food giant McDonald’s is trialing a new refrigeration system in its Islington outlet.
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Retailers invited to make Healthy Start
The FPC is urging retailers to sign up to the Healthy Start Scheme.
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Further consolidation in fresh
The fresh produce sector is heading towards further consolidation in the coming 12 months, according to market researchers Grant Thornton.
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Somerfield sale complete
The £1.1 billion takeover of the Somerfield group has been formally completed.
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ArticleMorrisons on lookout for new ceo
Wm Morrison is seeking outside help in its search for a new chief executive, having ruled out six potential candidates.
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Supermarkets caught out by internet surge
Internet shoppers are being refused Christmas deliveries after a surge in orders has left supermarkets unable to satisfy demand.
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ArticleAsda's treat for Rudolph and friends
Asda is making sure Santa’s reindeers do not go hungry this Christmas, with children being given carrots to take home for Rudolph and his chums on Christmas Eve.
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Sainsbury's set for giant January sale
This week's Sunday newspapers predicted that Sainsbury's is about to unveil a January round of mega price cuts, as it continues to attempt to claw back share from its rivals.
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ArticleOrr confidence in soft fruit
Agrexco tells FPJ of confidence in the Israeil soft-fruit crop and for the season in-hand.
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Asda takes convenience route
Asda, battling to hang on to its hard-earned position as the UK’s number two supermarket, has announced plans to open a chain of discount neighbourhood stores.