Retail news from FPJ – Page 266
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Tesco to build own Olympic village
Tesco is to build a huge “supermarket suburb” by the Olympic site ahead of the 2012 Games in east London.
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ArticleThe Co-operative continues climb
The Co-operative Group has reported that its growth in the first half of the year has been driven by its food business.
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ArticleBudgens extends South East offer
Budgens has opened up a new store in Lydford-on-Fosse with a target of netting £14,000 a week, extending its South East offer.
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ArticleRestaurant Show looms
The Restaurant Show will be held at Earls Court 2 on October 12-14 providing an ideal opportunity for restaurant industry suppliers to launch their new products, innovations and initiatives.
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ArticleAsda defends banana stance
Asda has defended its pricing on bananas in the wake of mounting criticism and rumour over its decision to cut retails to 46p a kilo.
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ArticleAnger over commission's 'Tesco ban'
The Competition Commission has demanded that large supermarket chains cannot dominate local areas and has proposed a new system to the government, angering Tesco in the process.
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ArticleEurospar extends to Wales
Spar has launched two new stores under a new Welsh moniker, Eurospar, capitalising on former Somerfield outlets.
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ArticleBarlow warns on prices
The top-fruit industry marked the official start of the English apple and pear season with a launch in London last week.
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Compass makes English top-fruit pledge
Compass Group UK has made a commitment to source 100 per cent English apples and pears throughout October and November.
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ArticleLondis revs up new delivery offer
Londis is taking steps to improve its supply chain efficiency with the introduction of a brand new fleet of environment-friendly lorries for its stores.
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Co-op film pressures government
The government is being urged to commission research into the effects some pesticides may be having on nature’s most efficient pollinator after a new film from The Co-operative.
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ArticleRubens apples enter Tesco
The second season of English premium apple Rubens is set to hit Tesco, as supplier Norman Collett Ltd looks to build on the success of the fruit.
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ArticleNaked Grocer stripped bare
A former international fresh produce manager has set up a “naked” business designed to cater for consumers waning away from the supermarkets.
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ArticleSainsbury's invests heavily in loyalty
Sainsbury’s is harnessing customer loyalty in a new multi-million pound investment as it looks to strengthen its position and retain customers.
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ArticleWaitrose reveals convenience ambitions
Waitrose has announced a huge extension of its operations to further its share of the convenience market and form strong ties with Boots and Welcome Break.
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ArticleNorth East markets body launches
As producers in the North East look to increase local consumption of their food, a new representative body has been set up after a sizeable lottery grant.
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Pollsters back Asco entry
More than half of respondents to a freshinfo poll believe there is room in the UK marketplace for another supermarket chain.
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Charlton House reports successful year
Independent corporate caterer Charlton House has reported it has gained more than £11 million-worth of new business and retentions since January as it outlined recent successes.
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IGD unveils awards shortlist
Food and grocery expert IGD has announced the shortlisted entries for the annual Food Industry Awards.
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Article"Recession panic" ebbs, says TNS
“Recession panic” is ebbing away from the high street but retailers should not expect a speedy return to pre-recession growth, warns TNS Worldpanel.