All Retail articles – Page 596
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Covent Garden threatens Dorset grocer
Covent Garden Market Authority has threatened legal action against a family-run greengrocer trading under the name Covent Garden Fruit Market.
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ArticleTesco to introduce new organic packaging
Tesco will roll out an all-new packaging range for its organic products as they are shifted from dedicated on-shelf positions to a place alongside the chain’s non-organic products.
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New website for Spanish fresh produce
Foods from Spain has launched a website dedicated to Spanish fresh produce.
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ArticleWells follows Durose out of Tesco
Following the news that head of produce Peter Durose is to leave Tesco, freshinfo has learnt that senior buying manager Anne Wells has also announced her departure from the retailer's head office fresh produce team.
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ArticleM&S posts first-quarter growth
Marks & Spencer has reported an increase in same-store sales in the first quarter, up 8.2 per cent.
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ArticleWaitrose takes off in Scotland
Strong fruit and veg sales have helped Waitrose exceed expected turnover at its new Scottish stores.
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ArticleSainsbury's strives to make a difference
Sainsbury’s policy on corporate responsibility comes down to five key points, according to the retailer’s latest report.
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ArticleNew pink grape brand launches in M&S
Muñoz Mehadrin UK this week launched Absolutely Pink, a newly branded grape, exclusively with M&S.
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Scottish farmers demand Asda action
The Scottish national Farmers Union has thrown down the gauntlet to Asda bosses and told the Leeds retailer to back up its words about supplier relationships with meaningful action.
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Co-op buys Somerfield stores
The Lothian Borders & Angus Co-operative Society has expanded its store network by a fifth with the acquisition of nine Somerfield stores.
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Fairtrade bananas triumph at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has announced its sales growth in Fairtrade bananas is outstripping conventional bananas three to one.
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Asda sparks Fairtrade concern
The Fairtrade Foundation has told FPJ it is “concerned” following discussions with retailer Asda about its plans to introduce its own fair-trade kite-mark on UK-grown produce.
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Observer predicts Morrisons takeover approach
A report in today’s Observer claims Morrisons is about to face a £6 billion takeover approach from a consortium of private equity firms.
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Wal-Mart drops organic premium
Wal-Mart has slashed prices on its organic fresh produce offer.
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World Cup boost for grocers
Grocers have had the best sales growth since December last year...
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ArticleTesco to build training centre
Tesco has applied to Broxbourne Council for permission to build a training academy near its headquarters in Cheshunt.
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ArticleMorrisons returns to positive growth
Morrisons has moved into positive growth (of two per cent) for the first time since its acquisition of the Safeway business, says TNS.
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ArticleSainsbury's/Oliver embarrass government
The government has been embarrassed by “apolitical” celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and Sainsbury’s, who have distanced themselves from a Department of Health campaign to encourage families to eat together.
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ArticleWaitrose walks off with Brammies
Waitrose stole the show at this year’s Brammy Awards, picking up a number of accolades, including Best Bramley Retailer.