All Retail articles – Page 600
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Asda reveals Scottish expansion plan
Asda has unveiled ‘major investment’ plans to open new superstores in Scotland.
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Nisa news on Costcutter merger
The £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store chain Costcutter is back on track following the approval a new merger deal this week.
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ArticleAsda sees Salanova sales soar
Sampling demonstrations at over 100 Asda stores last month have boosted sales of Salanova, Rijk Zwaan’s one-cut ready lettuce.
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BRC draft statement on standard for seasonal sites
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued a draft position statement on the treatment of seasonal sites within its Global Food Standard and the industry has until August 14 to suggest amendments.
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Tesco gambles on Vegas
Tesco looks set to open 20 stores in Las Vegas as part of its US expansion strategy.
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Merger hangs in balance
The controversial £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store group Costcutter is hanging in the balance ahead of a critical board meeting this week.
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Morrisons's director to speak at IGD event
Morrisons' senior trading director Martyn Jones is to speak at IGD's Supply Chain Summit, to be held in London on November 9.
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ArticleWaitrose growth spurt continues
Waitrose sales for the latest 26-week cumulative period are 10.6 per cent up year-on-year.
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New face at Hard Rock
Hard Rock International has announced that Francesca Carter has been appointed as regional sales and marketing manager for café locations in Europe.
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Asda celebrates local food
Asda is building on its commitment to provenance with a series of ‘Local Celebration Weeks’ this month, in a bid to expand its range of 3,000 local products.
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ArticleMorrisons surprises City with sales rise
Morrisons' recovery appears to be gathering pace, as the Bradford-based chain this morning announced a 6.6 per cent rise, excluding fuel, in first-half like-for-like sales.
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ArticleSainsbury's acquires stores from Somerfield
J Sainsbury plc has purchased four stores from Somerfield for an undisclosed price.
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ArticleUK still a priority for Wal-Mart
US retail giant Wal-Mart has emphasised a continuing commitment to Asda after selling its 85 German hypermarkets to Metro.
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ArticleAsda shouts about all things green
Asda has responded to environment secretary David Miliband’s order for retailers to become more environment-friendly by stepping up its commitments to reduce food and packaging waste from its stores.
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Retailers benefit from Kwik Save demise
The demise of Kwik Save has brought good fortune for retailers over the last few weeks, with many major multiples maintaining or increasing their market share.
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Tesco strengthens Czech position
Tesco has strengthened its position in the Czech market with the acquisition of 11 Carrefour outlets in Prague for around CZK 4 billion (£96 million).
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ArticleRooney gets the red card from Asda
Asda has dropped Wayne Rooney as the face of its promotional campaign this week after his poor performance in the World Cup.
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Somerfield shoppers: British strawbs rule
British strawberries have been voted shoppers’ favourite own-label product at Somerfield in a survey just published.
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ArticleDiscounters to outpace overall grocery retail market
The discount grocery sector is set to grow at a faster rate than the overall grocery market over the next five years.
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Morrisons causes a stir with strawb price drop
Morrisons has upset the balanced strawberry supply situation this week by unexpectedly dropping its prices.