Retail news from FPJ – Page 351
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Sainsbury's market share continues to fall
Sainsbury’s has continued to lose market share to rivals Tesco and Asda, according to latest figures from market research group TNS.
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Investor fury at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s faced a wave of investor criticism yesterday as it completed its management shake-up with the appointment of Ian Prosser as deputy chairman and chairman designate.
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ArticleSainsbury's checks health of customers
Shoppers at Sainsbury's can have their blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked when they buy the weekly groceries under a new scheme.
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Compass bows to pressures
Compass Group has bowed to shareholder pressure ahead of this month’s annual meeting, and has agreed to limit future changes to executive options packages.
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ArticleTompsett claims innovation award
Cambridgeshire grower Clem Tompsett has been named a regional winner of the innovation in the food chain category of the NFU’s farming excellence awards.
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ArticleInquiry over Asda store expansion
Asda is planning to double the size of its Chandler’s Ford store in Hampshire, adding 50,000sq ft of floor space without seeking planning permission.
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New season English cherry tomatoes available
Waitrose has announced it is the first major supermarket to have English cherry tomatoes available in selected branches this year.
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ArticleGreenery introduces new tomato
The Greenery has announced the introduction of a new variety of beef tomato called Macarena
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ArticleRetailers report strong January growth
Retailers reported strong growth in sales volumes in January, according to the CBI's monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
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Tesco workforce lines up for £110 million payout
Thousands of Tesco employees have qualified for a £110 million windfall from their company’s saving scheme.
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ArticleNisa makes offer to Londis shareholders
Nisa-Today’s, the independent retail supplier, has proposed a merger with convenience store chain Londis.
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ArticleOFT tells Tesco to sell
The Office of Fair Trading has threatened to refer Tesco’s acquistion of a former Co-op store in Slough to the Competition Commission, unless the supermarket chain sells the shop.
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ArticlePink Lady launches Valentine promotion
Pink Lady® has announced it’s joining forces with Tesco and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment in an on-pack instant win Valentine’s promotion.
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ArticleAgronomist takes on Scottish-wide responsibility
Niall Allison has taken on a Scotland-wide remit to support growers of seed potatoes marketed through the Pseedco group.
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ArticleSainsbury's to invest IT savings in price cuts
Sainsbury’s has freed up £25 million to invest in price cuts, following the announcement that it plans to buy the company set up to overhaul its antiquated IT systems.
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Londis appoints five new directors
Londis has announced the appointment of five new independent directors.
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ArticleTrade considers C-store situation
The trade has been left considering the shape of retailing to come with the announcement of Tesco's £53.7 million cash bid for Administore, and possible similar convenience store takeovers by Somerfield, Sainsbury's or the Co-op.
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ArticleTesco issues warning to Chancellor
Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco chief executive, has warned that companies could desert Britain unless the government cuts tax and red tape and boosts investment in R&D and the skills base.
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Ocean Spray appoints new marketing manager
Ocean Spray's Ingredient Technology Group (ITG) has appointed a new business to business marketing manager.
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Sainsbury's prepares for corner shop battle
Sainsbury’s is preparing a bid for the largest remaining independent player in the convenience store sector.