Retail news from FPJ – Page 252
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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.
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ArticleAsda in baby sharonfruit drive
Asda has launched a new baby sharonfruit line as it strives to target younger consumers with the exotic fruit.
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ArticleMorrisons strong as Asda slips on top fruit
Morrisons has taken the plaudits for increasing its sales of English top fruit, but Asda has been told it still has work to do.
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Christmas sales show promise
Retailers are predicting Christmas sales will be at least as good as last year.