Retail news from FPJ – Page 254
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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.
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ArticleM&S launches convenience lines
UK premium retailer Marks & Spencer set to launch 10 fresh convenience lines aimed at consumers who are trying to eat more vegetables.
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M&S walked away from Ocado deal
Marks & Spencer seriously considered a buy out of online grocery retailer Ocado before it floated on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) it has been revealed.
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Sainsbury's hits the spot
Sainsbury’s is in “a sweet spot” as it outperforms the sector, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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ArticleSupermarket sales to surge in next five years
Britons will be spending over £180 billion in supermarkets within the next five years, researchers have predicted.
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Sainsbury's launches premium beetroot
Produce World subsidiary Isleham Fresh Produce is launching Heritage Beetroot into Sainsbury’s under the retailer’s premium Taste The Difference label next week.
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Co-op to launch major food campaign
The Co-operative Group is poised to launch one of its biggest ever food campaign in the new year.
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ArticleJamie Oliver fronts Christmas push
Jamie Oliver is back at the forefront of Sainsbury’s advertising campaign with a new ‘perfect Christmas’ TV ad.
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ArticleTesco steps back from banana war
Tesco has withdrawn its troops in the long running banana price war by lifting the price of the fruit commodity.
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Asda to create 7,500 new jobs
Asda is to create 7,500 new jobs after the acquisition of Netto stores and a boost in home deliveries.
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Sainsbury’s continues market share march
Sainsbury’s continues to be the only top four retailer to build its market share with growth well ahead of the market putting pressure on Tesco and Asda.
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils Marvel-ous citrus
If you’re the sort of person who’s ever wondered who would win in a face-off between Tigger and Spider-Man, you could be about to find out.
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ArticleOlympic effort for new market
Retail traders at Borough market could be poached for a new market near the Olympic stadium.
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M&S plans European relaunch
Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer is to venture back into mainland Europe after a decade-long hiatus away from the region.
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ArticleMorrisons creates jobs for homeless
Morrisons is to create 1,000 jobs for homeless people in the next three years as part of a new partnership.
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Sainsbury’s invests £40m in sustainability
Sainsbury’s is to plough £40 million into its farm development groups over the next three years.
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ArticleMorrisons leads on English top fruit
Morrisons is leading the way on English apples and pears so far this season.
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ArticleFull Somerfield phase-out nears
The Co-operative expects to close Somerfield’s HQ and have completely rebranded the retailer by “the early part of 2011”.