Retail news from FPJ – Page 274
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Ombudsman sparks fly
The government could take stringent action to implement an independent ombudsman to govern the grocery sector, if retailers fail to agree to its establishment.
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ArticleACS elects campaigner
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has appointed a well-known campaigner for independent retailers to its main board.
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ArticleGrocery sector holding up
The grocery sector is stronger than this time last year, as the CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey today reported the best results since January.
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Sainsbury's chief to receive £6m
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is poised to receive a £6 million payout following the retailer’s best sales growth in five years, The Sunday Times has reported.
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ArticleIGD scoops big name speakers
The IGD has announced its strongest ever line-up for its centenary convention, including leading names from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleFresh Direct backs Re:fresh award
Fresh Direct, the winner of last year’s Re:fresh Overall Produce Trader of the Year award, is to take over as sponsor of the award in 2009.
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ArticleMcCain expands Signatures range
The Signatures range from McCain is set to boost foodservice menus with two new products.
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ArticleMVS joins Re:fresh sponsors
MVS Foodservices is the new sponsor of the Foodservice Supplier of the Year category at Re:fresh 2009.
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Spar records strong 2008 in the North
The last 12 months have seen an additional 55 stores join Spar within the Northern Guild, serviced by James Hall & Co, following a buoyant year for sales and recruitment.
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ArticleLincs Co-op to double local intake
Lincolnshire Co-operative is to double the amount of local produce it sells in its 69 outlets throughout the county in the next six months.
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ArticleAsda local sales soar
Asda has revealed a boost in its sales of local fruit and vegetables across the UK.
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Morrisons offers Easter deal
Morrisons has slashed some of its prices to offer customers an Easter lunch to remember.
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ArticleWaitrose targets motorway market
Waitrose is taking to the retail battleground of motorway services, following a deal with Welcome Break to open shops in two of its service stations.
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Second chance for competition test
Despite Tesco’s victory at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) last month, the Competition Commission has been given a second chance to come up with a test preventing dominance of any one retailer in a particular area.
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Netto designs green stores
High street discount supermarket chain Netto is introducing a new, radically more sustainable store design.
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ArticleWaitrose grows traditional apples
In a bid to bring some of England’s most historic apples back to life, Waitrose has embarked on a three-year planting programme at its Leckford Farm.
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Supermarkets back Scottish produce
Supermarkets assured ministers last week that they will continue to give full support to Scottish food producers and processors during the tough economic climate.
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ArticleParagon of success for Fresh Direct
Foodservice supplier Fresh Direct has boosted its logistical strength through the application of Paragon Software Systems’ Multi Depot routing, scheduling and transport optimisation solution.
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ArticleUK Baby Gem arrives at Asda
Asda supplier English Village Salads has started supplying home-grown Little Gem lettuce into selected Yorkshire stores.
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ArticleBanana wars gather pace
Banana prices have plummeted to an all-time low amid heightened in-store cost-cutting, forcing many wholesalers to take desperate measures.