Retail news from FPJ – Page 339
-
Article
Retails sales slow in July
The latest CBI survey reported a drop in retail sales for July following two months of strong growth. Retailers blamed the end of Euro 2004 promotions and interest rate rises for the slowdown during July.
-
Article
Supermarkets armlock on suppliers a "myth"
Food retailers have welcomed conclusions of government-commissioned research that they say proves the price farmers are paid for their produce reflects the price the customer pays - destroying the myth that supermarkets hold farmers in an armlock.
-
ArticleEnglish Village Salads supports local schools
EVS helps Asda help schools to put the fun back into healthy eating.
-
ArticleSoft fruit boosts Tesco Organic fortunes
Tesco has reported a rise in its sales of organic soft fruit.
-
ArticleMcDonald's credits salads and fruit for sales surge
Fast food chain McDonald’s has credited its focus on healthy options for its biggest sales increase for 17 years.
-
Article
Euro 2004 lifts high street sales
High street retailers are celebrating their biggest sales boost for six months, in June
-
Article
No ban on food ads to kids
A blanket ban on TV advertising of food and drink to children has been ruled out by Ofcom.
-
ArticleM&S in clean sweep
Producers supplying Marks & Spencer dominated the top spots at last week’s Kent Soft Fruit & Cherry Show.
-
Article
Tesco moves into Chinese market
After a three year search, Tesco has become the latest supermarket giant to enter China.
-
ArticleGreen declares high street war on M&S
Philip Green, rejected by M&S, has pledged to breathe down the retailer’s neck in every street and every shopping centre in the UK.
-
Article
Green demands shareholder support
Philipe Green urges M&S shareholders to voice their support for new bid.
-
Article
FSA action plan features fruit
The Food Standards Agency has agreed an action plan on the promotion of foods to children which includes the recommendation that retailers market fruit at the checkout.
-
ArticleSainsbury's launches new biodegradable packaging
Sainsbury's has introduced new biodegradable packaging into its fresh produce aisles, with home-grown tomatoes the first product to be displayed in the trays.
-
ArticleRose unveils M&S blueprint
Marks & Spencer will look to return £2.3 billion to shareholders under new proposals from chief executive Stuart Rose.
-
ArticleAsda celebrates five years with Wal-Mart
Asda is celebrating five years within the Wal-Mart fold this summer.
-
Article
DTI classes aim to beat long working hours
Trade and Industry secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced a series of free masterclasses to help companies learn how to overcome inefficient working time practices.
-
Article
M&S cherry backing
Marks & Spencer, long-time supporter of the National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show, traditionally held at Detling at the same time as the Kent County Show, is backing a drive to widen participation.
-
ArticleSainsbury's cancel Sir Peter's bonus
Sainsbury's has confirmed that it is cancelling the controversial bonus awarded to ousted boss Sir Peter Davis.