Retail news from FPJ – Page 232
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ArticleJamie Oliver fronts Christmas push
Jamie Oliver is back at the forefront of Sainsbury’s advertising campaign with a new ‘perfect Christmas’ TV ad.
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ArticleTesco steps back from banana war
Tesco has withdrawn its troops in the long running banana price war by lifting the price of the fruit commodity.
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Asda to create 7,500 new jobs
Asda is to create 7,500 new jobs after the acquisition of Netto stores and a boost in home deliveries.
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Sainsbury’s continues market share march
Sainsbury’s continues to be the only top four retailer to build its market share with growth well ahead of the market putting pressure on Tesco and Asda.
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils Marvel-ous citrus
If you’re the sort of person who’s ever wondered who would win in a face-off between Tigger and Spider-Man, you could be about to find out.
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ArticleOlympic effort for new market
Retail traders at Borough market could be poached for a new market near the Olympic stadium.
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M&S plans European relaunch
Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer is to venture back into mainland Europe after a decade-long hiatus away from the region.
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ArticleMorrisons creates jobs for homeless
Morrisons is to create 1,000 jobs for homeless people in the next three years as part of a new partnership.
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Sainsbury’s invests £40m in sustainability
Sainsbury’s is to plough £40 million into its farm development groups over the next three years.
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ArticleMorrisons leads on English top fruit
Morrisons is leading the way on English apples and pears so far this season.
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ArticleFull Somerfield phase-out nears
The Co-operative expects to close Somerfield’s HQ and have completely rebranded the retailer by “the early part of 2011”.
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ArticleJustin King brands state priorities 'ludicrous'
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King this week branded the food industry’s rating on the government’s list of priority sectors as “risible nonsense” and “ludicrous”, as the food industry came together at the House of Commons in a push to close the skills gap in the sector.
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ArticleTesco thrives on “commercial tension”
Tesco’s incoming UK chief executive has told the food industry the company thrives on “commercial tension” and praised its “relentless, fanatical focus on the customer”.
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ArticleSainsbury's shines in latest market share figures
Sainsbury’s is the only top four supermarket to have increased its market share in the 12 weeks to 3 October.
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ArticlePremium retailers drawn into banana battle
The UK’s premium retailers are getting drawn into the fray in the banana pricing battle with Waitrose this week dropping its retail to 58p a kilo on loose fruit.
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Londis stocks XL pumpkins
Londis is to stock bumper pumpkins for the first time as it implements a number of deals on the Halloween staple.
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ArticleReynolds launches development kitchen
Foodservice company Reynolds has launched a new development kitchen at its office and warehouse facility in Waltham Cross, with the aim of connecting its customers with growers.
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ArticleSainsbury's to create 14,000 seasonal jobs
Sainsbury's has announced it is to create up to 14,100 seasonal jobs to meet the high demand from customers over the busy Christmas and new year period.
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UK producers step up to foodservice challenge
Producers are up for the challenge of increasing the use of British food in the foodservice sector, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleNaked Fruit pots hit Budgens
Del Monte has launched its Naked Fruit range into Budgens.The snack pots of mango, tropical fruit salad, melon medley and Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple will have a £1 price point and come with a built-in spork.