Retail news from FPJ – Page 238
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JR Holland goes Live
In a bold move to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at its packing process, JR Holland Food Services has launched a ‘Live’ section on its website which features a real-time feed.
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ArticleAsda creates 6,000 jobs despite plight
Asda is to give its staff £26 million in bonuses, despite the supermarket suffering its worst sales for two years.
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ArticleKing throws down Fairtrade gauntlet
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has accused rival retailers of trying to “test our resolve” on Fairtrade pricing.
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ArticleLeahy issues ombudsman warning
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has continued his vehement stance against a proposed supermarket ombudsman, saying it would protect suppliers but not consumers.
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ArticleAsda sales slowdown claims doubted
Doubts have been cast over Asda’s claims that its slowing sales growth is merely due to the recent bout of poor weather.
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Mini watermelon hits Waitrose
Brazilian grower and exporter Itaueira is trialling a new variety of mini watermelons in Waitrose.
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ArticleBRC and NFU in renewed spat over ombudsman
The new grocery supplier code of practice has come into force, with the government announcing it is “pushing ahead” with the plans for an ombudsman as retailer representatives claim such a body is unnecessary.
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ArticleNisa-Today’s lands new manager
The Today’s Group, the wholesale arm of Nisa-Today’s, has appointed Rebecca Hopper to the newly created role of brand marketing manager.
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ArticleNew top-fruit division at Mack
Andrew Sharp is heading up a brand-new top-fruit division for Mack Multiples.
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Tesco opens green store in £100m pledge
Tesco has announced it will spend more than £100 million with UK green technology companies, in an attempt to boost the UK economy and safeguard thousands of jobs.
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ArticleMorrisons continues market growth
Morrisons continues to win out through stiff competition in the grocery sector as Aldi and Lidl are “left out in the cold”, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel statistics.
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ArticleYorkshireman in Fruit Box launch
Yorkshire young entrepreneur Jonathan Russell’s The Fruit Box office delivery scheme is expanding, having caught the eye of local grant authorities.
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ArticleLocal food support doubles
Research carried out by food and grocery analyst IGD has shown that support for local food has doubled over the past five years.
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ArticleRivals steal Tesco English apple share
Tesco has been under-trading on English top fruit in the first half of the season, according to data released this week by promotional body English Apples & Pears.
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ArticleBolland handed stunning pay package
Morrisons has released Marc Bolland six months early from his contract so he is free to join Marks & Spencer as chief executive on May 1 with a stunning pay package.
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ArticleTesco fresh directors depart
Two of Tesco’s most senior produce figures have left the UK’s largest supermarket, in a move which could have serious implications for the future of the retailer’s future development, The Grocer reports.
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ArticleMarkets currency mooted
Market managers across the UK have been urged to act with initiative and introduce measures such their own currency to put themselves at the fulcrum of communities and ensure long-term prosperity.
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ArticlePink Lady teams with Harrods
Pink Lady apples are teaming up with premium retailer Harrods this Valentine’s Day to offer shoppers 2,000 unique apples, each with a heart-shaped mark on their skin.
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Retailer woe as high street slows
The UK high street reported a slight fall in year-on-year sales in early January, disappointing retailers' predictions and ending a three-month run of sales growth, according to the CBI.
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CRS gears up for bigger show
The Convenience Retailing Show (CRS) 2010 is pulling out all the stops to make this year’s event bigger than ever before.