Retail archive – Page 653
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         Article ArticleBudgens sponsors British Food FortnightBudgens supermarket group is a flagship sponsor for this year’s British Food Fortnight - September 18 to October 3. 
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         Article ArticleMultiples' dominance of produce may slowAlthough 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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      ArticleRetails sales slow in JulyThe 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. 
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      ArticleSupermarkets armlock on suppliers a "myth"Food retailers have welcomed conclusions of government-commissioned research that they say proves the price farmers are paid for their produce reflects the price the customer pays - destroying the myth that supermarkets hold farmers in an armlock. 
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         Article ArticleEnglish Village Salads supports local schoolsEVS helps Asda help schools to put the fun back into healthy eating. 
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         Article ArticleSoft fruit boosts Tesco Organic fortunesTesco has reported a rise in its sales of organic soft fruit. 
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         Article ArticleMcDonald's credits salads and fruit for sales surgeFast food chain McDonald’s has credited its focus on healthy options for its biggest sales increase for 17 years. 
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      ArticleEuro 2004 lifts high street salesHigh street retailers are celebrating their biggest sales boost for six months, in June 
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      ArticleNo ban on food ads to kidsA blanket ban on TV advertising of food and drink to children has been ruled out by Ofcom. 
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         Article ArticleM&S in clean sweepProducers supplying Marks & Spencer dominated the top spots at last week’s Kent Soft Fruit & Cherry Show. 
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      ArticleTesco moves into Chinese marketAfter a three year search, Tesco has become the latest supermarket giant to enter China. 
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         Article ArticleGreen declares high street war on M&SPhilip Green, rejected by M&S, has pledged to breathe down the retailer’s neck in every street and every shopping centre in the UK. 
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      ArticleGreen demands shareholder supportPhilipe Green urges M&S shareholders to voice their support for new bid. 
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      ArticleFSA action plan features fruitThe Food Standards Agency has agreed an action plan on the promotion of foods to children which includes the recommendation that retailers market fruit at the checkout. 
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         Article ArticleSainsbury's launches new biodegradable packagingSainsbury's has introduced new biodegradable packaging into its fresh produce aisles, with home-grown tomatoes the first product to be displayed in the trays. 
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         Article ArticleRose unveils M&S blueprintMarks & Spencer will look to return £2.3 billion to shareholders under new proposals from chief executive Stuart Rose. 
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         Article ArticleAsda celebrates five years with Wal-MartAsda is celebrating five years within the Wal-Mart fold this summer. 
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      ArticleDTI classes aim to beat long working hoursTrade and Industry secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced a series of free masterclasses to help companies learn how to overcome inefficient working time practices. 
 

