Retail archive – Page 619
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ArticleMyers singles out retailers for banana criticism
The human cost of the banana wars on Caribbean growers is the focus of a new book by industry insider Gordon Myers.
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ArticleNo move at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has no plans to move from Holborn at the moment, despite reports.
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ArticleStePac Xtends presence in UK retail market
StePac LA has established a laboratory in East Malling, and a commercial centre in Rugby,
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ArticleTesco facing unfair dismissal and racism charge
Ex-boxer takes retail giant to employment tribunal
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ArticleIndustry pioneer Wally Olins dies
Wally Olins, chairman of Louis Reece Ltd from 1961-1985, has died, aged 85.
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ArticleTomato link-up brings the Med to retail shelves
Leading Edge has produced a range of label booklets for Hellmann’s Olive Oil (Mediterranean) Mayonnaise, to be used with vine tomatoes in three retail chains.
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Retailers fight for fair treatment
The Federation of European Independent Retailer Groupings (UGAL) is calling for uniform treatment of voluntary retailer groupings under competition law.
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ArticleSainsbury's steps in to acquire Jacksons
Sainsbury’s has further expanded its presence in the convenience store sector by buying the Jacksons group of stores.
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ArticlePlastic surgery gives RTP a face-lift
Rollet® claims to have created the future in RTP, with a product that is “more durable, more flexible, easier and safer to use, trackable and even better looking”.
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ArticleHappy Meal boost for McDonald's
McDonald's has been “overwhelmed” by the demand for its new Happy Meal for adults in the UK, which includes a salad.
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ArticleWal-Mart beats off the gloom
Multinational retail behemoth Wal-Mart has beaten sales expectations for the May to July period.
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ArticleElephant garlic rears its head
A major multiple is re-introducing Elephant garlic to UK shoppers.
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ArticleUK in "fear of food" risk
Pressure groups are heaping so much angst on consumers that the UK risks being swamped by a "fear of food" says the BRC.
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ArticleMorrisons share price reaches 12-month low
WM Morrison share price reached a 12-month low this week after a large quantity of the supermarket’s shares was mysteriously sold.
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ArticleBudgens sponsors British Food Fortnight
Budgens supermarket group is a flagship sponsor for this year’s British Food Fortnight - September 18 to October 3.
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ArticleMultiples' dominance of produce may slow
Although the UK grocery market will grow to £133.5bn by 2009, the dominance of the multiples in the fresh produce sector may be slowing.
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Retails sales slow in July
The latest CBI survey reported a drop in retail sales for July following two months of strong growth. Retailers blamed the end of Euro 2004 promotions and interest rate rises for the slowdown during July.