Retail news from FPJ – Page 246
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ArticleUGO flexes its discount muscles
UGO, the new branded discount supermarket launched by the Haldane Retail Group, flexed its muscles as it opened its first store last week in Staffordshire.
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ArticleThe Co-op takes on 1,700 new managers
The Co-operative Group has announced that it is to take on around 1,700 extra management staff in its food stores.
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ArticleFormer Waitrose boss takes BRC role
Steven Esom, former executive director of food at Marks & Spencer and md of Waitrose, has been appointed as chairman of BRC Trading Ltd, the commercial arm of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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ArticleSainsbury’s plays cue-pid
Sainsbury’s has revealed its soppy side this Valentine’s Day with the launch of a heart-shaped cucumber.
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M&S poaches Tesco online boss
Marks & Spencer has poached one of Tesco.com’s leading lights in a move which could see it increase its online grocery offer.
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Fresh produce markets honoured by FARMA
The National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) has announced the winners of its 2011 National Farm Retail Awards in Bournemouth.
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ArticleMorrisons retail director to retire
One of Morrisons’ longest-serving directors is to step down next year after 25 years with the company.
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ArticleASA rules against Asda over ads
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has ruled that Asda adverts promoting price competition against other supermarkets must be changed.
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ArticleSupermarkets praised over English apples
Supermarkets have been praised for their support of domestic apples and pears as competition for share of English fruit heats up.
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ArticleThe Co-op loses sleep over Big Deals
The Co-operative has scored a Big Deal move after working through the night.
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ArticleTesco confirms executive personnel
Philip Clarke has announced the composition of his executive committee to take effect on 1 March when he succeeds Sir Terry Leahy as group chief executive of Tesco.
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M&S signs up for U40s
The Under 40s Fruit Growers’ conference has landed sponsorship from high street retailer Marks & Spencer ahead of the 2011 edition.
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ArticleWaitrose awards logistics contract
Waitrose has awarded a contract to Gist to become a logistics provider for components of its primary transport operations.
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ArticleLidl plays down fears of UK pepper recall
Discount retailer Lidl UK has moved to calm fears that the discovery of plant growth regulator Ethephon on capsicum from Spain - destined for sale at Lidl Group stores in continental Europe - could lead to a product recall in the UK.
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Tesco hammers Asda's price guarantee
Tesco has slammed Asda’s 10 per cent cheaper price guarantee as “misleading” and a “gimmick”.
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ArticleWaitrose predicts apple flux
The volume of each apple variety on the market will continue to change significantly with arguably Cox and Jazz likely to be the most affected.
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ArticleAsda price obsession ‘hides quality message’
Asda may be losing the quality message with its relentless drive to be seen as having the lowest prices, one analyst has warned.
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ArticleSainsbury's on top in Christmas trading
Sainsbury’s has led the charge in a strong Christmas performance for most of the grocery retailers.
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ArticleTesco reshuffles senior management
Tesco has reshuffled its UK management team and has a new commercial director for food.
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Supermarkets resilient against snow
UK supermarkets have reported no problems with fresh produce deliveries, although more snow is forecast.