Retail news from FPJ – Page 349
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ArticleRed alert for 5-a-day
COI Communications has awarded 23red the task of promoting the Department of Health's 5-a-day programme, following a three-way pitch.
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ArticleMurrells moves up at Tesco
Steve Murrells is to move on from his position as produce category director at Tesco.
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ArticleSupermarket report slammed
A guide for best environmental practice by supermarkets published today by the Liberal Democrat Party - How Green is Your Supermarket? - has been slammed as "nonsense" by the Freight Transport Association with other groups urging caution about some of its 26 recommendations.
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ArticleMorrisons marks takeover with 300 price cuts
Morrisons has marked its takeover of Safeway by announcing price cuts on more than 300 products.
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ArticleTesco cleared for £53 million convenience purchase
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has approved Tesco’s £53 million acquisition of a chain of 45 London grocery stores, sparking anger from convenience store retailers.
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ArticleSafeway chief hits out at Tesco
Safeway’s chief executive has attacked the Competition Commission for failing to ensure a level playing field in the grocery business and warned that Tesco’s grip on the retail market is likely to grow ever stronger.
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FDA conference to tackle children's diets
The Food Drink and Agriculture Group (FDA) is to host a conference this month entitled Food Marketing to Children.
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Compass points to far east
The Compass Group has announced it is to buy railway station catering businesses in Germany and China.
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Londis board puts chain up for auction
The board of Londis has unanimously agreed to put the corner shop chain up for auction.
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Watchdog urges celebrities to back healthy advertising
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) intends to encourage celebrities to promote fruit in a bid to tackle the obesity problem facing the nation.
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Government calls for healthy advertising
A government minister has urged the advertising industry to be creative in persuading children to trade crisps and chocolates for apples and oranges.
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ArticleAsda begins price war
Asda has announced £40 million of price cuts as it looks to turn up the heat on its rivals.
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ArticleDel Monte Foods Co reveals third quarter results
The Del Monte Foods Co has reported net sales of $811.1 million for the third quarter ended January 25 2004.
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ArticleWaitrose suppliers enter new era
Retailer Waitrose told its category leaders last week that they are entering a new era of collaboration.
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ArticleTesco eyes Chinese market
Tesco has begun talks to buy a stake in a Chinese retail chain which could provide its long-awaited break into one of the world’s biggest consumer markets.
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Asda expands local deal
Asda is expanding its regional and local sourcing initiative and aims to have locally produced sections in all stores.
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Londis board remains undecided
The Londis board will reconvene later this week after failing to decide on the best path forward for the convenience group.
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ArticleTesco aims for healthy lunchtime rush
Tesco has launched a campaign to persuade office workers to eat healthily.
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Wal-Mart makes Brazilian purchase
Wal-Mart has announced it is purchasing the Brazilian supermarket chain Bompreço from Dutch retailers Ahold for $300 million.
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ArticleTesco takes environmental step
Tesco has announced plans to introduce degradable plastic carrier bags in all its supermarkets.