Retail archive – Page 634

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Retail sales recovery

2004-01-06T14:21:30Z

Retail sales growth gained momentum in December after a slow start in November, the Confederation of British Industry has reported.

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BFG increases pressure on Londis

2004-01-06T11:00:01Z

The Big Food Group (BFG) is increasing the pressure on Londis shareholders to consent to a takeover.

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Tesco reports online success

2004-01-06T07:12:05Z

Tesco has reported a record increase in sales over the festive period.

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Londis makes shareholder pledge

2003-12-31T12:00:01Z

Londis will involve shareholders in an independent review of its future.

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Asda registers record sales

2003-12-31T10:40:54Z

Asda has reported record sales levels at its stores in the week leading up to Christmas.

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BFG launches Londis charm offensive

2003-12-29T15:05:01Z

The Londis takeover saga has stepped up its pace post-Christmas, as the Big Food Group launched its bid to charm shareholders of the convenience retailer.

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Leading Edge announces more label innovations

2003-12-26T11:05:01Z

Leading Edge has produced a range of premium labels for Sainsbury's rhubarb, blueberries, blackberries and redcurrants.

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Londis directors to back down

2003-12-24T06:00:01Z

Four Londis directors are expected to back down over a shares package. While the store's action group has made a complaint to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

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Northern Foods appoints chief executive

2003-12-22T17:00:01Z

Northern Foods has annoucedd the appointment of Patricia O'Driscoll as the group's new chief executive.

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Londis withdraws support for Musgrave offer

2003-12-22T15:00:01Z

Londis management has withdrawn its recommendation of a £40 million bid that would have seen its four executive directors net £21m.

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Retailers queue up for Safeway stores

2003-12-22T12:05:01Z

Morrisons is preparing to sell around 140 of Safeway's smaller stores.

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Brazil nut shortage for Christmas

2003-12-22T07:00:01Z

The Brazil nut is in short supply this winter and warnings have been issued that the crop faces long-term problems because of intensive farming.

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Retailers report slow start to Christmas sales

2003-12-21T13:00:01Z

Retailers' warnings of a slow start to the Christmas shopping period have been backed by official figures showing sales growth were stagnant in November.

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Big Food Group makes Londis move

2003-12-21T11:00:01Z

Londis has postponed its planned shareholder meeting after a rival bidder emerged for the convenience store chain.

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Supermarkets confident at Christmas

2003-12-21T08:00:02Z

Major multiples are sure they have got it right on key lines for Christmas this year.

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Pressure mounts on Londis

2003-12-20T14:00:01Z

Disgruntled Londis shareholders opposing the group's controversial takeover are likely to be angered further, following details of new million pound payouts to four executives.

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Morrisons pledges to keep it in the family

2003-12-20T10:00:01Z

Sir Ken Morrison has expressed a wish that his 27-year-old son succeeds him in the family business.

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Former Ahold chief begins legal action

2003-12-20T07:05:00Z

The former chief executive at Ahold Cees van der Hoeven, who quit in February following the e1 billion accounting scandal, has filed for compensation.

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TNS - Safeway sales falling fast

2003-12-18T17:05:00Z

Safeway sales are falling fast, while Asda and Tesco sales are continuing to grow strongly, according to the latest figures published by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS).

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Teenager begins legal action against Kwik Save

2003-12-17T14:00:01Z

A teenager just 4ft 4in tall has begun legal action against Kwik Save, where he was made to stack shelves without a ladder.