Retail news from FPJ – Page 270
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ArticleTesco hits back at Commission
Read in full Tesco's reaction to the Competition Commission's proposed remedies following the provisional findings of the UK Groceries Market Investigation.
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Supermarkets face CC shake-up
An independent ombudsman is to be appointed to monitor supermarket-supplier relationships and resolve disputes, according to Competition Commission (CC) proposals released in the last hour.
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Competition Commission report out today
Multiples that use their buying power to push down prices will be targeted by a plan to encourage competition, it will be revealed today.
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Asda staff to share £21m
A £21 million bonus has been shared out among 127,000 Asda shop floor and depot staff.
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ArticleFresh Herbs campaign back for second round
The Fresh Herbs Group has clubbed together once again in 2008 for further investment into its Fresh Herbs campaign.
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ArticleIntense joy for Nunhems
Nunhems’ new Intense beef tomato, designed specifically for the foodservice sector, won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2008.
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ArticleSainsbury's cops a fine
Sainsbury’s has fallen foul of Horticultural Marketing Inspections (HMI) for selling out of grade and rotten produce at its town-centre store in Northampton
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ArticleKids get Smart at Morrisons
Morrisons has introduced its first-ever range of everyday food aimed at children aged from five to 10.
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CC due to unveil supermarket crackdown
The Competition Commission (CC) is expected to unveil new planning restrictions to prevent one supermarket chain dominating any particular area, when it publishes the culmination of its two-year inquiry into the UK grocery market on Thursday.
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Morrisons to sue OFT
Morrisons has upped the stakes in the ongoing feud between UK supermarkets and the Office Of Fair Trading, by issuing a writ against the OFT for libel.
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ArticleLondon network launched at the Garden
A London food network set up to boost trade from the South East into the catering and retail trades in the capital was launched this week at New Covent Garden Market.
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Morrisons shows strongest growth
Morrisons has sustained its storming growth throughout January, with sales up a record 11 per cent on the same period last year, it was revealed this week.
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ArticleM&S in "brutal" supplier treatment row
Marks & Spencer has angered food suppliers by demanding bigger price discounts as it battles falling sales, according to a report in the Daily Mail.
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ArticlePlan A makes good start
Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Rose has reported the benefits of environmental scheme Plan A, just one year into the programme.
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Oliver sparks more unrest with Sainsbury's
Jamie Oliver has stoked up the tension in his relationship with Sainsbury's by opting for a nutrition labelling system for his new food range favoured by Tesco.
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Asda to boost online operations
Asda is planning its biggest online expansion to date, in a bid to close the gap on Tesco.
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ArticlePerishable Pundit stands by Tesco criticism
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor is standing by his criticism of Tesco in the US.
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Theme for PLMA conference announced
The theme for PLMA’s (Private label Manufacturers Association) 2008 Roundtable Conference, to be held at the Hilton Brussels in Belgium from February 27 to 28, has been announced.
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ArticleNew trucks assist in Plan A
A new fleet of 60 Mercedes-Benz Axor 4x2 tractor units are playing an important role in helping Marks & Spencer to deliver on its 100-point, £100-million eco-plan Plan A.
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ArticleLamb's lettuce chefs feel the heat
Three top European chefs battled it out during the final of the International Mâche Match at the end of January, a competition designed to highlight the versatility and flavour of lamb’s lettuce as an ingredient.