Retail news from FPJ – Page 223
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ArticlePortas backs markets as review draws closer
Creating and maintaining retail markets in town centres could be made considerably easier following retail guru Mary Portas’ review of the high street.
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ArticleBoris makes food legacy call
Mayor of London Boris Johnson is calling on the capital’s chefs and caterers to make significant changes ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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ArticleRetailers urged to plan produce resources
UK supermarkets need to understand the challenges of the weather and plan resource sourcing, the IGD has warned.
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ArticleMorrisons gives away cash
Morrisons is to give away cash in store as part of a multi-million pound competition in order to get more shoppers through the door.
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ArticleFruit prices fall as Asda makes cuts
The price war on groceries has intensified as Asda has announced it is to slash the price of thousands of lines.
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ArticleSainsbury's reports bumper British crop
Sainsbury’s has announced that it expects to sell more than 5,000 tonnes of British vegetables this autumn, while greater volumes of topfruit will also be available after an unseasonally warm September and October.
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ArticleIPL profits rise after Asda deal
International Produce Ltd has reported a fourfold rise in profits as Asda increases the level of produce it buys through its direct sourcing arm.
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Booths refinancing for ambitious store programme
Regional retailer Booths has refinanced its debt and is investing in a new store-opening programme.
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ArticleThe Co-operative replaces Grown By Us
The Co-operative is pushing UK production with a major in-store push featuring British growers on its fresh produce packaging.
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ArticleSainsbury’s backs British in £1bn sustainability plan
Sainsbury’s has pledged to double the amount of British food it sells as part of a £1 billion sustainability plan launched this week.
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ArticleTesco affirms UK is a priority
Philip Clarke insisted Tesco’s focus remains firmly on the UK. The supermarket’s group CEO affirmed that “we absolutely think we can continue to grow in the UK”.
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ArticleAldi makes market share advance
Shoppers are trading down to cheaper products as growth in the grocery market remains below inflation.
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ArticlePhilips praises Morrisons’ fresh produce innovation
Morrisons boss Dalton Philips held up the supermarket’s new Graffiti aubergine as an example of a “simple breakthrough retail needs”.
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ArticleSainsbury's bites back in price battle
Sainsbury’s has fought back in the battle for market share between the UK supermarkets in extending its Brand Match scheme.
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ArticleAsda cuts price of bananas
Asda cut the price of its bananas last week to 58p a kilo, down from 68p, sparking fears of a renewal of a devastating price war on the popular fruit.
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ArticleBudgens invests in price cuts
On the same day Tesco announced its Big Price Drop, Budgens pledged to invest in helping its own shoppers save money by lowering the prices on thousands of products, including fresh produce.
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ArticleJimmy Doherty backs Co-op campaign
Farmer and television presenter Jimmy Doherty is helping to launch The Co-operative’s Green Schools Revolution.
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ArticleBritish blueberries strong at M&S
British blueberries have arrived in store in Marks & Spencer and the supermarket is lauding one of its largest growers.
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ArticleAndy Bond backs new online venture
Former Asda CEO Andy Bond has invested in new online retail venture farmison.com.
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ArticleSupplier fears grow as Tesco slashes price tags
Suppliers have raised serious concerns over the deep cuts involved in Tesco’s Big Price Drop that kicked off on Monday.