Retail news from FPJ – Page 240
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ArticleGrower group to supply JR Holland
A group of fruit and vegetable growers have collaborated under the name of Northumbrian Fields to provide JR Holland Food Services with locally grown produce including potatoes, strawberries, broccoli, carrots and other vegetables.
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M&S to up Indian presence
Marks & Spencer is looking to considerably increase its operation in India, with plans to open at least 50 more outlets in the country over the next few years.
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleSainsbury's gets the blues
The Blueberries from the South UK TV advertising campaign will now be shown with a tag to Sainsbury’s.
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Catering learns recession lesson
The recession could leave a legacy of improved resource efficiency in the catering and hotel sector as UK businesses adopt an increasingly thrifty mindset, according to a report published this week by government-funded advisory service Envirowise.
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ArticleMorrisons achieves record market share
The retail sector has been described as “fiercely competitive - but largely buoyant”, with Morrisons shaping up the strongest of the supermarkets by registering a record market share.
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Tesco reports improvement
Tesco has reported an improvement in its sales over the last quarter.
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ArticleHaldanes in expansion mode
New supermarket chain Haldanes is today opening a new store in West Lothian, just days after announcing a major UK-wide expansion with the acquisition of another 13 outlets.
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ArticleConcern raised over supermarket allure
A former supermarket specialist now bidding to become an MP has called on suppliers to support local markets and “resist the temptation of the big boys”.
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ArticleCo-op to open market in Manchester
The Co-operative is to build a huge market in the heart of Manchester as it looks to capitalise on the economic, environmental and social benefits of the retail platform and add some retail nouse to the industry.
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ArticleTesco delivers diminutive citrus
Tesco has launched what it claims is the world’s smallest citrus fruit, the aptly named Clementiny, into UK stores in time for Christmas.
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ArticlePauleys lends a hand
Re:fresh award-winning foodservice supplier Pauleys is tackling food waste thanks to a pioneering agreement with a local hospice.
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Budgens reports own-brand success
Convenience retailer Budgens has seen double-digit growth on some own-brand product lines as it continues to develop its own-brand range.
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ArticleAsco opens this weekend
New independent retailer Asco Stores Ltd is opening its first store on Saturday in Warrington.
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ArticlePrice and Pennycook lead Morrisons race
Rumours are rife around the trade over the possible replacement for Marc Bolland at the head of Morrisons, after the Dutchman’s shock exit to go to Marks & Spencer.
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The Co-op enters Christmas cuts battle
The Co-operative has entered the Christmas price-cutting war as the supermarket chains battle for the festive market.
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ArticleIndustry welcomes market report
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed the new Markets 21 report which sheds light on the potential of traditional markets to contribute to local communities.
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M&S ups hospital presence
Marks & Spencer is offering an alternative to often derided hospital food with the announcement of plans to open 20 stores in UK hospitals.
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Haldanes opens Lincolnshire store
New supermarket chain Haldanes Stores has taken over a Lincolnshire store to open its first outlet in England.
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ArticleRetailers announce Xmas battle plans
The UK’s two largest supermarket groups have nailed their colours to the mast by announcing swingeing Christmas price cuts, sparking fears for downward pressure on supplier incomes.