Retail archive – Page 597
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Consumers urged to buy local
Consumers are being urged to buy local produce by the new chairman of the Countryside Alliance.
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C-store bosses call for inquiry
C-store operators are calling on competition bosses for a full inquiry into the major supermarket chains’ dealings in their sector.
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ArticleTesco boost for Brogdale
Tesco has announced plans to begin stocking many ‘antique’ varieties in a bid to preserve the diversity of British apples.
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OFT to re-open Tesco probe
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to re-open its investigation into the domination by Tesco of the UK grocery market.
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ArticleRetailers go spooky for Halloween
Halloween looks set to become an even bigger date for the diary this year, with retailers trying to entice kiddies with fancier fancy dress and kookier spooky sweets.
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ArticleRetailers missing half of consumers
The food retail industry’s focus on price is failing to target up to 50 per cent of consumers who are looking for more than just low-cost shopping, a study has claimed.
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ArticleOrganic apple revolution
The Organic apple industry is set to undergo a taste and quality revolution, thanks mainly to four little-known varieties from the Czech Republic and Germany.
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ArticleBill Gates addresses top UK retailers
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, today addressed 20 of the UK's top retail leaders.
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Tesco to open online warehouse
Tesco is set to open a stand-alone warehouse dedicated to its online retailing operations.
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Asda reinstates staff discount
Asda bosses have backed down in the face of protests and reinstated a staff discount scheme.
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ArticleTesco's Granny upset
English producers have expressed disappointment with Tesco’s decision to advertise imported Granny Smith apples at the height of the English apple season.
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Somerfield set for investment
The potential new owners of Somerfield are set to “throw a lot more money” at the business, according to reports.
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ArticleAsda first retailer to back Eat In Colour
Asda has become the first retailer to make a £75,000 pledge to support a generic promotion to boost fresh produce consumption.
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Somerfield deal close
The long running bidding war surrounding Somerfield looks likely to end with the retailer being tipped to be on the brink of accepting what is thought to be a £1.1 billion deal.
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ArticleM&S turns the corner
Marks & Spencer is back in the black after announcing it has turned round its falling sales.
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Golden beetroot launched in Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is offering consumers the chance to buy its new non-staining golden beetroot.
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ArticleSainsbury’s bounce returning
Quarterly sales at Sainsbury's are 2.8 per cent up as a revamped advertising approach and price-cutting measures pay off.
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UK struggles with employee theft
Retailers are being plundered by their employees, according to a new report by the Centre for Retail Research.