Retail news from FPJ – Page 237
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
A white strawberry described as “Alice in Wonderland-style fruit” has hit Waitrose shelves.
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ArticleLondis rolls out own brand push
Londis has launched a new campaign to show shoppers how much they can save on a basket of shopping by switching from the branded equivalent to Londis own brand.
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ArticleHotel and Catering Show deemed success
The 2010 Hotel and Catering Show has been declared a triumphant success by the catering and hospitality industry.
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ArticleGLA launches landmark protocol
Two years of extensive talks and consultation have culminated in a landmark protocol from the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) to stamp out worker exploitation in the produce trade.
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Tesco accused of charging more at One Stop
Tesco is charging up to 14 per cent more in its One Stop-branded stores in areas where it faces little competition, according to a new investigation.
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ArticleCo-op enjoys packhouse success
Specialist packaging equipment supplied by Marco is playing a vital role at The Co-operative Group’s newly commissioned strawberry packing plant at Longforgan, near Dundee.
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ArticleM&S's Rose bows to pressure on pay
Pressure from Marks & Spencer’s investors has forced the retailer’s executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose to agree to a 25 per cent pay cut for his final months in post.
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ArticleNew Spar site embraces Olympics
Spar (UK) Ltd has revealed a new consumer website that will enhance the convenience group’s food and drink credentials, and champion its ongoing commitment to athletics sponsorship ahead of the Olympics.
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ArticleEarly strawberry race kicks off
The first British strawberries have gone on sale in Morrisons and Tesco stores across the UK.
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Manufacturers urged to take catering seriously
Food manufacturers should be encouraged to “take the catering market more seriously” when it comes to new product development, consider using the sector to launch products and build brands, and should “stop viewing catering as just a bolt-on to retail sales”.
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ArticleWaitrose stocks first UK strawbs
The first British strawberries of 2010 are set to arrive at Waitrose ahead of schedule, hitting the supermarket’s shelves this Friday.
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ArticleMorrisons in produce waste drive
Morrisons launched a major initiative this week focusing on fresh produce waste.
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ArticleFarmers' markets proved cheaper
The perception that shopping at retail and farmers’ markets costs consumers considerably more than supermarkets is a fallacy, according to new data.
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ArticleCarbon cuts as Budgens goes green
Budgens is working with energy expert Greengate to offer its Budgens retail partners the opportunity to cut the cost of their energy and carbon emissions.
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ArticleWaitrose bags Delia and Heston
Waitrose has bagged its first-ever celebrity advertising endorsements, with Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal coming together for the first time to be part of Waitrose’s campaign on TV, press and online.
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ArticleCheshire shift sees Tesco axe staff
Tesco could axe more than 400 jobs as it announced it is to close its distribution centre in Cheshire, while its produce operations are set to shift as part of the move.
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Foodservice must go greener
Distribution specialist Keystone is urging foodservice operators and suppliers to take the sustainability agenda seriously.
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ArticleHarrods launches seasonal produce range
Harrods has launched a new range of fresh seasonal produce, grown exclusively by growers and farmers in the East of England.
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UK high street beats expectations
The UK high street outperformed its expectations of a flat first half to February by posting the strongest growth in sales volumes in over two years, and further growth is predicted in March, the CBI said today.
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ArticleQV and Asda support National Chip Week
In support of National Chip Week, QV Foods Ltd held a number of sampling events at Asda stores across the UK.