Retail news from FPJ – Page 106
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury’s ‘to cut thousands of jobs’
Retailers announce management shake-ups in drive to slash costs, but Tesco says several new roles will also be created
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ArticleSuppliers asked for views on risk in global food chain
Producers, processors and retailers could feature in a new report by Lloyd’s and Moore Stephens to assess supply chain risk
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ArticleTenderstem reaches 10m kg milestone
Record volume sales grew by 14 per cent in the last year as Tenderstem records ninth year of double-digit growth
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ArticleWaitrose to scrap non-recyclable black plastic
Retailer will remove black plastic from own-brand produce by end of 2018 as it cannot be identified by lasers used by waste processors
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ArticleGreenpeace calls on more supermarkets to go plastic free
NGO's campaign urges other retailers to follow Iceland’s lead, suggesting trials of dispensers, refillable containers and deposit return schemes
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ArticleExports and NPD drive growth at Mash Direct
Northern Irish convenience manufacturer enjoys buoyant sales thanks to product launches and increased focus on exports
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ArticleNew chief executive for Walmart International
Former Asda director Judith McKenna replaces David Cheesewright as chief executive and president
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ArticleFourth-gen fruit firm taps into box trend
Yorkshire business has launched a new range of pre-made fruit and veg boxes to help consumers cook from scratch
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ArticleBerry craze in full swing at Asda
Supermarket reports burgeoning sales of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, with topfruit losing ground
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ArticleHealthy eating trend spotted at Waitrose
Last week's sales see accentuation of healthy purchases, with retailer also trialling a personal nutritionist service
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ArticleAldi says it with roses
Discounter to offer wide range from a single rose at £2.50 up to a mammoth 100-flower offer for £25
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ArticleHealth drives innovation in food to go
IGD identifies key trends in burgeoning food-to-go sector, with health, emotional engagement and location choice key
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ArticleReynolds wins restaurant supply award for fourth year running
Fresh produce distributor wins Best Fruit & Veg Supplier ahead of Wellocks and Natoora, while McCain is named Best Frozen Brand
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ArticleFresh food growth drives record Xmas sales at Tesco
Supermarket enjoys record volumes and sales in four weeks before Christmas, with like-for-like sales up 2.3 per cent across third quarter
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ArticleM&S hit by sluggish sales
Like-for-like food sales decline at upmarket retailer, with traditional end-of-year spending held back by consumer caution
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ArticleSainsbury’s ups profit forecast after record Christmas
Online orders account for 20 per cent of sales as retailer records its best ever third quarter and raises full-year profit estimate
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ArticleLidl toasts New Year with raft of Christmas records
Retailer was joint fastest-growing retailer over Christmas with year on year sales up by 16 per cent
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ArticleTesco gets wicked with exclusive new veggie range
Retailer has partnered with Derek Sarno of Wicked Healthy for new range of 11 meals and nine food to go options
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ArticleKeep customers close and expect further change – Co-op boss
Steve Murrells addressed Brexit, climate change and labour concerns during keynote speech at Oxford Farming Conference
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ArticleXmas shoppers spend £1bn more than last year
Average household spends a record £1,054 on groceries in last three months of 2017, with Aldi and Lidl growing sales fastest