Retail news from FPJ – Page 244
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Consumers watch eating-out pennies
Consumers are taking cost-cutting measures while eating out, by cutting back on alcohol consumption, starters and desserts, and ordering dishes to share.
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ArticleTesco plans allotment rentals
Tesco has hopped on to the back of the rising trend for grow-your-own veg in a new plan to rent out allotments.
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Commission urged to consider small shops
A business support and lobby group is urging the Competition Commission to consider the plight of Britain’s small retailers, instead of the major supermarkets.
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Musgrave stores undergo revamp
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has set its sights on store development, the principal aim being improving specifications, developing brands and cutting costs.
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ArticleMorrisons leads market share growth
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures published today for the 12 weeks to July 12 show Morrisons pulling ahead of the pack, with the fastest year-on-year growth in the period and its 22nd successive period of market-share growth.
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ArticleRetailers called to action on India
A UK economic planning and marketing consultant is calling on UK retailers to take action to prevent worker exploitation in India.
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ArticleProfit expectations up for Morrisons
Morrisons is predicting it will report annual profits better than previous forecasts.
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Netto aims to increase stock
Danish discounter Netto has launched a new initiative to give new and existing trade suppliers the opportunity to move quickly through the company’s 196 UK stores.
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ArticleCo-operative hangs out the bunting
The Co-operative is celebrating its win at May’s Re:fresh awards with a brand new, eye-catching, in-store communications package.
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ArticleFranchised delivery service boom
A former supply chain manager has set up a successful independent home delivery service after becoming disillusioned with the UK supermarket sector.
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Farm shops on the rise
More than half of UK households are choosing to buy direct from the farm, according to the latest research from the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets’ Association (FARMA).
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BRC reports carrier bag success
Leading supermarkets and their customers have effectively halved the number of carrier bags handed out.
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ArticleSainsbury's on track with CSR
Sainsbury’s has taken significant steps in improving communication throughout its workforce, supporting local communities and reducing carrier bag usage.
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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Waitrose to open first London c-store
Waitrose is set to open its first convenience store in London after acquiring a premises formerly owned by Woolworths, which crashed out of existence early this year.
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ArticleHeatwave boosts retail sales
Warm weather conditions in late June and early July have boosted retail sales, with soft fruit and salads among the star performers.
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Hot stuff fires up Tesco
Tesco is doubling its range of chilli peppers starting this week, in line with unprecedented demand.
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NFU urges on ombudsman
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is calling on supermarkets to sign up to an independent ombudsman for the retail market while they still have the chance.
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ArticleSir Stuart wins M&S vote
Sir Stuart Rose won a key vote at Marks & Spencer’s AGM this week - but the chief executive failed to quell rising opposition against his executive chairman role.
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ArticleAsda to launch "wonky" produce range
Asda is to capitalise on the new EU marketing standards to target home chefs by launching a range of misshapen fruit and vegetables.