Retail news from FPJ – Page 245
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ArticleMarkets to reclaim town centres
Experts in the field of retail developments believe that retail markets have a fantastic opportunity to regain town centres and anchor trade with many retailers struggling in the recession.
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ArticleCompetition Commission attacked
A leading academic has questioned the commitment of the Competition Commission (CC) to wider moral guidelines, accusing it of focusing too much on low prices rather than the environment, seasonality or quality.
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Ombudsman talks collapse
Proposals for a voluntary ombudsman to oversee retailer-supplier relationships look set to collapse, with the big four multiples bringing plans to a crunching halt.
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TNS reveals discounter slowdown
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show that the discounter boom is tailing off as the sector rides out the recession.
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Sainsbury's head office in fire alert
Sainsbury’s head office in central London had to be evacuated last night after a fire broke out in the basement.
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ArticleSir Stuart forfeits £1.2 million
Marks & Spencer ceo and chairman Sir Stuart Rose has waived the right to more than £1.2 million in shares amid mounting pressure on the retail boss.
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ArticleSouthern Salads revs up
Southern Salads has added the Mercedes 2546 Actros model truck with a flat-floored MegaSpace cab to its fleet, delivering to fast-food outlets and pub chains.
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Fruit and veg hit in Irish price blitz
Fruit and vegetables feature prominently in a price-cutting blitz announced by Dunnes Stores in the Irish Republic, as it strikes back against the reductions implemented by market leader Tesco, its major domestic competitor.
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Aldi named top retailer
Aldi beat Asda and Morrisons to The Grocer of the Year 2009 prize at The Grocer Gold Awards.
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ArticleSainsbury's to run on people power
Sainsbury’s is harnessing people power to create kinetic energy and run its tills in a new technological breakthrough as the retailer looks for more environment-friendly energy sources.
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ArticleMorrisons strawbs sales rocket
Sales of UK strawberries at Morrisons are up 50 per cent on last year and are showing no signs of slowing down, with experts predicting a further rise of 10 per cent by the end of June.
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Tesco plans huge Chinese complex
Tesco is building its first giant shopping centre in China in a huge development it hopes will set the standard for its future development.
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ArticleHammocks hung for Tesco bananas
Tesco has decided to radically alter the way it displays its bananas to emphasis its commitment to offering a diverse range of colourings - using hammocks to protect from bruising.
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ArticleWaitrose reports sales boost
Waitrose has announced its sales were up almost 10 per cent last week, thanks largely to its value Essentials range.
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Tesco boss hopeful over recession
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has encouraged the retail sector to concentrate on value as customer confidence starts “slowly seeping back”.
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ArticleTesco gloom as grip slips
Tesco looks set to lose ground in market share on rivals Asda and Morrisons, while Sainsbury’s will also come into contention in the fight for the retail market.
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Tesco store plans struggle
Plans for a new Tesco supermarket in Bradford could be approved despite a number of issues concerning the application.
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ArticleJR Holland staff gain NVQs
JR Holland Food Services has implemented a new company-wide training scheme that has seen all of its 60 staff members gain an NVQ level two qualification in the past twelve months.
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ArticleNew London market opens
The first traditional street market to open in central London for half a century has opened this week after a £1 million regeneration project.
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First Co-op rebrands hit Somerfield
Somerfield stores in Tonypandy, South Wales, and New Milton in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to be converted to The Co-operative brand following The Co-operative Group’s £1.56 billion acquisition of the supermarket chain.