Retail news from FPJ – Page 263
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ArticleAsda scores treble at Grocer awards
Asda has made history, by becoming the first supermarket ever to win the three Grocer 33 awards - for price, service and availability.
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Greengrocer cull quantified
Research carried out by The Daily Telegraph claims to have discovered that almost 3,000 greengrocers have been lost to UK streets over the past 10 years.
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Women wanted
Women excelling in the retail sector have until June 30, 2008 to enter the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards.
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Waitrose gives boost to delivery service
Waitrose is significantly expanding its online delivery service, Waitrose Deliver, according to an article from the Financial Mail on Thisismoney.co.uk.
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ArticleTesco reports solid sales performance
Tesco has increased its UK sales by 9.4 per cent in the first quarter of its financial year, a performance described by ceo Sir Terry Leahy as "solid progress".
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ArticleSouthern Salads to supply Spar
Southern Salads, a provider of leafy salads and fresh fruit and vegetables to the foodservice sector, has entered the retail market for the first time, to supply 14 different fresh produce lines to convenience store chain Spar.
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Aldi breaks records in May
Aldi has described May as its best-ever month, with shoppers switching from dearer supermarket rivals as a result of the credit crunch, according to Thisismoney.co.uk.
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ArticleOnline shopping defies credit crunch
With internet consumer numbers at an all time high and online spending growing at its fastest rate for six years, e-retail shows no sign of succumbing to the economic downturn, according to Verdict Research in its latest report - UK e-Retail 2008.
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ArticleBritish Food Fortnight to promote 5 A DAY
The Department of Health has teamed up with British Food Fortnight to promote the importance of its 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) message to school children and their parents.
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ArticleAsda makes merry in May
Asda has reported that its sales “strengthened further” during May, and fresh foods were one of the drivers.
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ArticleA rise? Not this time Sir Stuart
The salary of Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks & Spencer, fell by 40 percent in 2007-08 despite profits breaking through the £1 billion mark for the first time in a decade.
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Asda founder Asquith dies, aged 81
Peter Asquith, who was the last surviving founder of Asda, has died at the age of 81.
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ArticleRetailers welcome interest rate stability
The BRC has welcomed yesterday’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
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ArticleBrits head of the pack on ethical shopping
British shoppers are leading their European counterparts when it comes to shopping ethically, new research from international food and grocery expert IGD has revealed.
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ArticleKing optimistic in face of credit crunch
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has told This is Money he does not believe the consumer trend towards cutting back on spending will affect sales at the supermarket chain.
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Morrisons set to update on progress
Morrisons will this week release an update on its progress at its annual general meeting, as it begins a new phase without Sir Ken Morrison at the helm.
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ArticlePineapple takes to the sky
Pineapple has just taken off - quite literally. Individually sleeved Cape fresh pineapple sticks, originally developed in partnership by Capespan and Superior Food, have made an immediate impact since their launch as part of the British Airways long-haul menu.
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M&S ranks last in recycling research
Marks & Spencer has ranked last in a league of retailers for the amount of recyclable packaging it uses.
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Boleat calls for GLA action with multiples
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has called for supermarkets that drive down prices to be made aware of the knock-on impact that this has on labour issues.
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ArticleTaste of Thailand at Tesco
UK shoppers will be able to sample exotic fresh produce from Thailand this month, as a series of tasting events is launched in Tesco stores.