Retail news from FPJ – Page 286
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ArticleM&S revises Field to Fork
Marks & Spencer has launched an upgraded version of its Field to Fork code of practice, first developed in 2003.
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Supermarket partnership offers helping hand
Scores of people in northern England made redundant when budget supermarket chain Kwik Save closed 79 stores nationwide will be given the chance of finding work with other retailers.
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Waitrose Scotland records strong performance
Waitrose is celebrating its first year of operating in Scotland, where sales are on a par with the busiest stores in London and the South East.
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Hurry to In-Store Show
The Shop and Display Equipment Association (sdea) is launching a brand new edition of the sdea directory at this year’s In-Store Show on June 12-14.
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ArticleDouble berry introduction for Redeva
Two new strawberry varieties have been launched by soft-fruit breeder Redeva, part of Redbridge Worldfresh, for this season.
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Sainsbury's to add 100 c-stores
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the retailer intends to expand its convenience store portfolio by 30 per cent over the next three years.
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ArticleTesco goes green in responsibility report
Tesco has published its sixth Corporate Responsibility Review for the financial year 2006-07, with carbon emission reduction and local sourcing top of the agenda.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer raises banana bar
Marks & Spencer has become the first major UK retailer to stock 100 per cent organic loose bananas.
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ArticleMorrisons shines in latest TNS data
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks ending May 20, 2007, carry heartening news for Morrisons
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Eco-label may hit UK high street
A new eco-label could soon show the environmental damage caused by goods and services in shops, as part of a government carbon footprint project.
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KPMG to advise Kwik Save directors
The fight to save convenience store chain Kwik Save will have input from accountancy firm KPMG, it emerged today.
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Tchenguiz increasing Sainsbury's share
Dealers are speculating that property entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz could be adding to his stake in J Sainsbury.
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ArticleAnalyst warning for Kwik Save creditors
Leading analyst warns of difficulties for Kwik Save creditors if the current situation worsens.
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ArticleKwik Save shuts one third of its stores
Kwik Save is to close more than a third of its stores immediately as it battles to secure its future.
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New blackcurrant cordial to hit shelves at Waitrose
A new premium range of blackcurrant-based cordials has been snapped up by Waitrose.
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ArticleBranston unveils new potato brand
A new consumer brand of potatoes has been launched by Branston this week.
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ArticleConvenience market chooses fresh approach
Fresh foods have continued to snare an increasing share of shoppers’ spend in the UK convenience market, according to research published by retail analyst IGD.
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Tesco drivers on strike
As many as 150 Tesco lorry drivers have gone on strike over new working terms and conditions.
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