Retail archive – Page 599
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ArticlePotential US move for Tesco
Tesco may be considering a move into the US market with a possible bid for the Albertson’s chain of stores.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches biggest changes yet
The UK’s number three supermarket J Sainsbury has announced a major company-wide change in communication that it hopes will grow sales by £2.5 billion.
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ArticleMorrisons civil war prospect
Morrisons is rumoured to be on the brink of a "new boardroom civil war", as it stares the prospect of a damaging strike in the face.
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ArticleTesco expansion expected to continue
Tesco is expected to announce 7,500 new jobs by February when it unveils its latest financial figures, said a report in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Morrisons delivery staff vote to strike
Morrisons is facing up to shelf shortages following an announcement of strike action by delivery staff.
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Army on stand-by to protect supermarkets
Government ministers are reported to be considering using the army to stop fuel protestors blockading supermarkets.
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ArticleMorrisons risks union wrath
Morrisons is risking the wrath of unions over a review of its depot operations which could threaten more than 2,500 job losses.
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Anger over congestion charge
Retail chiefs have hit out at Ken Livingstone, following his admission that a public consultation into extending the congestion charge was ‘a complete charade.’
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Somerfield looks for end to takeover saga
Somerfield is calling on its bid suitors to make a move in order to end its long running takeover saga.
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Growers push for flying start
Heavy-weight promotions could see this year’s English apple growers get their dream of a flying start to the season.
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ArticleMajor promotion for English apples
English apples will receive their biggest promotional push for many years this season.
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ArticleSainsbury's Active success
Sainsbury's is set to donate £17 million of sports equipment and experiences to UK schools thanks to its 2005 Active Kids campaign.
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Somerfield bidding heats up
The battle to buy Somerfield is heating up as one of the bidders has rolled out a new proposal in the hope of gaining an advantage.
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Morrisons faces strike action
Morrison’s is facing serious strike action as thousands of angry employees protest against plans to close distribution centres.
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Somerfield must sell stores
Competition bosses have ordered Somerfield to sell 12 of the 115 stores in acquired from Morrisons.
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ArticleRetailers are SO organic
The organic category is under renewed focus in the retail sector, with Sainsbury’s relaunching its offer under new branding, and Asda unveiling impressive sales growth.
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ArticleChantenay aims for revival
A leading carrot producer is spearheading a campaign to revive sales of baby Chantenay carrots.
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Tesco to snap up petrol stations
Tesco is hoping to pick up 30 petrol stations from Morrisons.
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Retail fears of bad year-end
Grocery sales are up year-on-year, but retailers fear worsening conditions as poor overall figures continue.
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ArticleWal-Mart calls for Tesco probe
US giant Wal-Mart is calling on the UK government to launch an investigation into Tesco’s domination of the supermarket sector.