All Retail articles – Page 580
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Man held over Tesco bomb threats
A man arrested following a series of bomb threats that led to the closure of 14 Tesco stores across the UK has been remanded in custody.
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ArticleRetail heads for slowdown
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market-share figures show the first signs of a consumer slowdown in the grocery market, with growth dipping to just four per cent.
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ArticleTesco promises support for growers
Growers’ calls for more support from retailers during the current crisis appear to have been heard, after Tesco declared this week that it would be offering support to those suppliers hit by recent hail storms.
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Tchenguiz turns down Sainsbury's offer
Robert Tchenguiz has refused to accept Qatar's state investment fund £10.4 billion offer for Sainsbury's
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ArticleCapespan offers golden opportunity
Capespan is taking advantage of a vintage South African Golden Delicious apple season by holding a four-week Cape ‘Golden Ticket’ campaign exclusively across Tesco stores.
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ArticleYes Peas! reaches for the sky
The award-winning campaign to get the nation eating more frozen peas - Yes Peas! - has stepped up its promotions by working with UK electrical retailer Comet.
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ArticleNew garlic range on shelf
Scottish company Really Garlicky has launched a new addition to its range into independent retailers and Booths this week called Smoked Garlic.
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Tesco boss holds hands up to application error
Tesco chief exec Terry Leahy has admitted the retailer’s planning application for a controversial Tesco Express store in his home village was “littered with errors”.
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Sainsbury family expresses discontent with Qatari bid
The Sainsbury family has written to the Qatari prime minister to emphasise its opposition to a buyout of the UK supermarket chain by his investment fund Delta Two.
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ArticleMVS focus firmly on foodservice
A new Kent-based fruit supplier claims to be the only company in the UK specialised in importing grape and lemons purely for the foodservice sector.
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Asda veteran has Sainsbury's in sights
Former Asda boss Tony Campbell has been lined up to head the Qatari bid for Sainsbury’s chairman amid takeover speculation.
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Whole Foods boss under fire
The chief of US organic food retailer Whole Foods Market is under investigation for posting messages on the internet about a rival firm.
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ArticleTesco promises more for UK top fruit
Members of the 25 strong Mid Kent Growers, neighbouring producers and associates, together with colleagues from Norman Collett, shared information on Tesco's promotional plans for the coming season during its annual farm walk held at A R Neaves & Sons in Kent last Friday.
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Don't back the bid, union urges
The Unite union has urged the UK government to block the proposed £10.4 billion takeover bid for Sainsbury's by the investment arm of the Qatari state.
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ArticleTesco ads spark Asda retaliation
Asda has taken a swipe at Tesco’s aggressive range of Price Check ads, insisting that the retailer is on the offensive in order to cover up poor sales.
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Average “Asda family” now has less money
The disposable income of the average family that shops in Asda will have almost halved between April and September this year, according to the Wal-Mart-owned retailer’s calculations.
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Local community rails against Tesco
A campaign against a new Tesco Metro set to open next to a Londis and less than a mile from a Tesco Extra store in Amersham, Buckinhamshire, has been mounted by local businesses and residents.
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ArticleMorrisons suffers sales slowdown
Morrisons has seen a slowdown in sales growth since its last update in May, the retailer revealed today.
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ArticleQataris make bid for Sainsbury's
As widely expected in the City, Sainsbury's has been approached by a Middle Eastern investment fund about a possible £12-billion takeover.
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Fruit and veg firm closes after 30 years
Frank and Dorothy Carruthers have closed down their fruit and vegetable business, Market Place, in Workington, Cumbria after more than 30 years.