Retail news from FPJ – Page 378
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ArticleSainsbury's shareholders show concern
Sainsbury's shareholders are concerned that potential candidates for the chief executive's job are being deterred by Sir Peter Davis's elevation to chairman.
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Retail sales receive October boost
Retail sales continued to grow solidly in October according to the latest monthly distributive trades survey published by the CBI.
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ArticleMr Men look to improve eating habits
Sainsbury's is launching a campaign this month in a bid to encourage children to eat more fruit.
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ArticleBuy-out firm denies Sainsbury's bid
An American buy-out firm has denied that it is considering making a bid for Sainsbury's.
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ArticleReport predicts organic boom
A report from Datamonitor reveals that the organic food and drinks market is set to grow by almost 75 per cent by 2007.
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ArticleSolanum to give vegetable lessons
Solanum has teamed up with Waitrose in a bid to help children learn about more vegetables.
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ArticleRecord numbers predicted for the Food Lovers' Fair
The Food Lovers' Fair is expected to enjoy its busiest year yet in London's Covent Garden Market.
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ArticleSands chain goes for Heritage
Nisa-Today's retailer David Sands Supermarkets has re-launched its fresh produce range under Nisa-Today's Heritage brand.
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ArticleMorrisons handed Safeway victory
Morrisons has been given a clear run at Safeway following Philip Green's decision to pull out of the race.
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ArticleSafeway takeover delay expected
The long-running battle for Safeway is expected to continue into next year, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
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ArticleSafeway announces stable second-quarter figures
Safeway has revealed a modest rise in second-quarter underlying sales, but has warned that its half-year earnings are set to slip.
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ArticleSainsbury's receives Egyptian warning
Sainsbury's has been threatened with legal action from its former Egyptian business partner.
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ArticleSafeway puts stores to auction
Safeway has been secretly inviting offers for the 53 stores would-be bidder Morrisons was told it has to sell to comply with the competition commission, according to a report in The Guardian.
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Assured Food Standards appoints Colin Smith
Ex-Safeway ceo Colin Smith has been appointed chairman of Assured Food Standards 2003.
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Multiples snack-rated
A Parents' Jury set up by pressure group the Food Commission has survey supermarket practice on offering sugar-laden snacks at their checkouts.
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ArticleSainsbury's suffers market share setback
Latest market share figures from TNS reveal that Sainsbury's is falling further behind its competitors.
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ArticleEntrepreneur takes a look at Safeway books
Philip Green, the entrepreneur interested in buying Safeway, has asked for and received fresh financial information on the group, sparking rumours that he is planning to make a new bid.
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ArticleAsda scores Welsh success
Sales of potatoes from Wales have increased by 40 per cent this year at Asda boosted by a new initiative that has seen local potatoes promoted throughout its chain of stores in the principality.
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Wal-Mart produce vice president gives secret to success
Bruce Peterson this morning told delegates at the Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando that the reasons behind the multinational giant's domination are simple.
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Florette's new website goes live
Florette has launched its new website with a range of new features.