Retail news from FPJ – Page 365

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Sainsbury's makes Supermarkets' appointment

2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

Stuart Mitchell has been appointed managing director of Sainsbury's Supermarkets effective from February 1. Sara Weller becomes deputy md.

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Canaries offer holiday promo

2003-01-30T00:00:00Z

Foods from Spain is launching the second phase of its Canary Islands tomato campaign with a holiday promotion.

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Safeway: press reports reveal Green bid

2003-01-27T00:00:00Z

According to UK press and on-line reports, retail entrepreneur Philip Green and business partner Allan Leighton, formerly of Asda, are reportedly about to make a £3.2bn cash bid for Safeway.

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Outspan rides into Safeway

2003-01-26T00:00:00Z

UK retailer Safeway and citrus marketer Outspan teamed up in a Ride Back to School promotion. Pictured: Emma Roff.

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Sainsbury's barking for health

2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

Sainsbury's has introduced on-shelf health mesages across its fresh produce department

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Safeway: Hold your horses

2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

David Webster, chairman of Safeway, has reportedly told shareholders that to "await developments" rather than accept Morrisons takeover offer.

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Philip Green considers Safeway

2003-01-20T00:00:00Z

The owner of UK retail groups BHS and Arcadia, Philip Green has said he is considering a bid for Safeway.

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MillBeech clears up mist problem

2003-01-20T00:00:00Z

Packaging supplier MillBeech Packaging is offering a new cost-effective anti-mist film to the fresh produce sector.

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Fourth runner in Safeway race

2003-01-19T00:00:00Z

A US venture capitalist has confirmed its interest in purchasing UK supermarket chain Safeway.

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Morrisons deal submitted to OFT

2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

UK supermarket group Morrisons has submitted details to the Office of Fair Trading arguing the case for its bid to takeover Safeway announced a week ago.

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Sainsbury's considers Safeway

2003-01-13T00:00:00Z

The UK's second largest supermarket retailer has announced it is considering making a bid for troubled store Safeway to rival last week's offer from Morrisons.

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Morrisons bids for Safeway

2003-01-09T00:00:00Z

Northern-English supermarket chain Morrisons has made a £2.9bn offer for rival Safeway.

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Cox supplies healthy

2003-01-07T00:00:00Z

Despite a short crop, English Cox should still be available in some volume until March, according to Adrian Barlow, chief executive of promotional body English Apples and Pears.

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Waitrose in royal first

2003-01-05T00:00:00Z

Retailer Waitrose has become the first supermarket to be granted a royal warrant by the Queen.

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Canaries in tune

2002-12-30T00:00:00Z

Canary Islands tomato growers will be backed by a promotional campaign run by Foods from Spain during the remainder of their season.

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Baugur boosts Somerfield share

2002-12-30T00:00:00Z

Icelandic group Baugur builds up significant shares in ailing Somerfield

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Compass points to share buyback

2002-12-23T00:00:00Z

Catering giant Compass announce plans to buy back up to £300m of its shares.

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Retail spending slows

2002-12-23T00:00:00Z

Results from the British Retail Consortium reveal a slowdown in consumer spending.

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Tesco puts toms on trial

2002-12-20T00:00:00Z

Tesco runs loose, Spanish on-the-vine tomato trials in a packaging style normally associated with grapes.

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Santa checks out Spanish clems for Asda

2002-12-19T00:00:00Z

Santa has been spotted amongst the orange groves of Spain.