Retail news from FPJ – Page 301
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ArticleCo-op in swingeing change
The Co-operative Group is returning to its roots with a re-branding exercise and new membership scheme that is likely to see increased emphasis on Fairtrade produce.
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ArticleFarmers accuse retailers of abuse of power
The NFU has told the Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery market of “an abuse of power within the supply chain”.
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Co-op and Spar forge buying alliance
The Co-op and Spar have announced the formation of a new buying alliance.
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Scottish expansion for Tesco
Tesco is set to take a third of the market share in Scotland - and the supermarket giant has reportedly applied for planning permission for 19 new superstores north of the border.
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ArticleSomerfield stages price bonanza
Somerfield is staging a two-week price bonanza on a wide range of its fruit and vegetables in a bid to increase consumption in the run up to the start of the autumn school term.
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ArticleGiant leap for Tesco
Tesco’s new “giant satsuma”, launched in-store this week is the chain’s latest fruit offering to tap into its customer’s desire for larger fruit.
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ArticleTesco still leads in strong growth period
Tesco still leads the retail pack in the strongest period of grocery market growth for two years, the latest TNS figures have shown.
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ArticleTesco way ahead in online battle
Tesco.com takes 66 per cent of all online grocery orders placed in the UK, according to research results published by comScore Networks. But Sainsbury’s online delivery charges came out cheapest.
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Tesco launches star-studded TV campaign
Tesco has launched a primetime TV campaign - starring household names including Ronnie Corbett, Martine McCutcheon and Alan Titchmarsh - to help save on plastic bags.
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ArticleAsda sales beat expectations
Asda has enjoyed "above plan" second-quarter sales, according to owner Wal-Mart Stores.
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ArticleCoopers scoops BHS salads business
Bolton-based food-service supplier Coopers Produce has secured a new contract to supply salads into High Street department store, British Home Stores (BHS).
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Asda reveals Scottish expansion plan
Asda has unveiled ‘major investment’ plans to open new superstores in Scotland.
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Nisa news on Costcutter merger
The £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store chain Costcutter is back on track following the approval a new merger deal this week.
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ArticleAsda sees Salanova sales soar
Sampling demonstrations at over 100 Asda stores last month have boosted sales of Salanova, Rijk Zwaan’s one-cut ready lettuce.
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BRC draft statement on standard for seasonal sites
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued a draft position statement on the treatment of seasonal sites within its Global Food Standard and the industry has until August 14 to suggest amendments.
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Tesco gambles on Vegas
Tesco looks set to open 20 stores in Las Vegas as part of its US expansion strategy.
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Merger hangs in balance
The controversial £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store group Costcutter is hanging in the balance ahead of a critical board meeting this week.
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Morrisons's director to speak at IGD event
Morrisons' senior trading director Martyn Jones is to speak at IGD's Supply Chain Summit, to be held in London on November 9.
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ArticleWaitrose growth spurt continues
Waitrose sales for the latest 26-week cumulative period are 10.6 per cent up year-on-year.
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New face at Hard Rock
Hard Rock International has announced that Francesca Carter has been appointed as regional sales and marketing manager for café locations in Europe.