Retail news from FPJ – Page 238
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ArticleSainsbury's contends Tesco lettuce ad
Sainsbury’s has pulled Tesco up over claims the UK’s largest supermarket has made over the freshness of its lettuce.
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ArticleThe Co-op cuts man hours after review
The Co-operative is to slash its man hours making the equivalent of 290 full-time redundancies.
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ArticleDiscounters ramp up local offer
Discounters seem to be becoming more interested in stocking their shelves with local produce, latest research from market analyst IGD reveals.
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ArticleTates & Waynes open first Spar eco-store
The Tates & Waynes retail group has opened the doors to a pioneering energy efficient Spar store in Kidderminster.
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ArticleNew future sought for Berwick St market
Authorities are looking to breathe new life into Berwick Street markets in Soho, London.
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ArticleWaitrose weighs in with giant avos
Waitrose is stocking an enormous avocado with up to 10 times as much flesh as standard varieties.
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ArticleTesco implements title changes
Tesco has streamlined its category management structure by creating a new position, FPJ can reveal.
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Online retail growth set to spiral
Fresh produce suppliers cannot afford to miss out on growth forecasts for online grocery retailing, according to the IGD.
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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”.