Retail news from FPJ – Page 308
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Juicers big up the bumbleberry
Bumbleberry juice is the taste of summer 2006, says juice manufacturer Frobishers.
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ArticleM&S sales rise aids revival
The Marks & Spencer revival is continuing with the retailer announcing stronger-than-expected rise in sales.
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Irish expansion for M&S
Marks & Spencer is reported to be planning to open 25 new stores in Ireland over the next three years.
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ArticleSainsbury's herb sales rocket
Sainsbury’s has reported a 13 per cent rise in herb sales over the last year. According to the retailer’s Chris Wells, sales have been driven by a combination of increasing consumer awareness and focus on ensuring product is available in store.
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Amcor seals deal on Tesco salad
A packaging supplier has sealed a deal to provide its re-closeable packaging products into the fresh produce sector.
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Food sector fury at claim of health failure
The UK food sector has reacted angrily to claims it is failing to properly address health issues to tackle the global diet crisis.
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Tesco launches supplier training
Tesco is backing a ground-breaking training scheme aimed at helping its suppliers develop and retain the highest calibre of people.
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ArticleAsda re-claims number two spot
Sainsbury’s celebrations of taking the number two spot from Asda proved short-lived with the announcement of the latest TNS Worldpanel data.
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Snake shock for Tesco shopper
A Tesco shopper got more than she bargained for when she discovered a live snake in her bag of broccoli.
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ArticleSainsbury's back at number two?
Sainsbury’s is back in the number two spot, according to latest data from market analysts ACNielsen.
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ArticleBreach breaks peace on OFT
The British Independent Fruit Growers Association has added its voice to those calling for a full investigation of the grocery market by the Competition Commission.
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M&S to pay out £60m staff bonus
Marks & Spencer is reported to be handing out around £60 million as a "golden thank you" to its 63,000 staff.
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ArticleRetailers healthy actions highlighted
A new report has highlighted the efforts retailers are putting into improving the healthy options for customers, and fresh produce is playing a key role.
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ArticleSpar in the running
European athletics and Spar are both set to get a boost from the international retailer’s sponsorship of major track and field events around the continent over the next 12 months.
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Asda defends payment demands
Asda is defending itself against accusations it has been asking suppliers from up-front cash payments.
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M&S sells US chain
Marks and Spencer has sold its US chain Kings Supermarkets, Inc to a US investor group for $61.5 million in cash (£35.4m).
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ArticleMack and Geest sign jv
Mack and Geest have set up a jv to manage their potato and conventional and organic vegetable business with Marks & Spencer.
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The only way is up for Asda
Asda has nowhere to go but up, according to analysts at Banc of America Securities.
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ArticleOliver school meal revolution sends Compass south
The state school division at catering giant Compass has suffered as a result of Jamie Oliver’s drive to abolish unhealthy school meals.
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RFID - can retailers afford to wait?
Retailers are being urged to embrace RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), to help gain a competitive advantage.