Retail news from FPJ – Page 231
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The Co-op loses sleep over Big Deals
The Co-operative has scored a Big Deal move after working through the night.
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Tesco confirms executive personnel
Philip Clarke has announced the composition of his executive committee to take effect on 1 March when he succeeds Sir Terry Leahy as group chief executive of Tesco.
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M&S signs up for U40s
The Under 40s Fruit Growers’ conference has landed sponsorship from high street retailer Marks & Spencer ahead of the 2011 edition.
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Waitrose awards logistics contract
Waitrose has awarded a contract to Gist to become a logistics provider for components of its primary transport operations.
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Lidl plays down fears of UK pepper recall
Discount retailer Lidl UK has moved to calm fears that the discovery of plant growth regulator Ethephon on capsicum from Spain - destined for sale at Lidl Group stores in continental Europe - could lead to a product recall in the UK.
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Tesco hammers Asda's price guarantee
Tesco has slammed Asda’s 10 per cent cheaper price guarantee as “misleading” and a “gimmick”.
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Waitrose predicts apple flux
The volume of each apple variety on the market will continue to change significantly with arguably Cox and Jazz likely to be the most affected.
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Asda price obsession ‘hides quality message’
Asda may be losing the quality message with its relentless drive to be seen as having the lowest prices, one analyst has warned.
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Sainsbury's on top in Christmas trading
Sainsbury’s has led the charge in a strong Christmas performance for most of the grocery retailers.
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Tesco reshuffles senior management
Tesco has reshuffled its UK management team and has a new commercial director for food.
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Supermarkets resilient against snow
UK supermarkets have reported no problems with fresh produce deliveries, although more snow is forecast.
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Asda in baby sharonfruit drive
Asda has launched a new baby sharonfruit line as it strives to target younger consumers with the exotic fruit.
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Morrisons strong as Asda slips on top fruit
Morrisons has taken the plaudits for increasing its sales of English top fruit, but Asda has been told it still has work to do.
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Christmas sales show promise
Retailers are predicting Christmas sales will be at least as good as last year.
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M&S launches convenience lines
UK premium retailer Marks & Spencer set to launch 10 fresh convenience lines aimed at consumers who are trying to eat more vegetables.
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M&S walked away from Ocado deal
Marks & Spencer seriously considered a buy out of online grocery retailer Ocado before it floated on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) it has been revealed.
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Sainsbury's hits the spot
Sainsbury’s is in “a sweet spot” as it outperforms the sector, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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Supermarket sales to surge in next five years
Britons will be spending over £180 billion in supermarkets within the next five years, researchers have predicted.
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Sainsbury's launches premium beetroot
Produce World subsidiary Isleham Fresh Produce is launching Heritage Beetroot into Sainsbury’s under the retailer’s premium Taste The Difference label next week.
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Co-op to launch major food campaign
The Co-operative Group is poised to launch one of its biggest ever food campaign in the new year.