All Retail articles – Page 602

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    Asda defends payment demands

    2006-03-31T15:00:59Z

    Asda is defending itself against accusations it has been asking suppliers from up-front cash payments.

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    M&S sells US chain

    2006-03-31T09:10:25Z

    Marks and Spencer has sold its US chain Kings Supermarkets, Inc to a US investor group for $61.5 million in cash (£35.4m).

  • Mack and Geest sign jv
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    Mack and Geest sign jv

    2006-03-31T08:01:00Z

    Mack and Geest have set up a jv to manage their potato and conventional and organic vegetable business with Marks & Spencer.

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    The only way is up for Asda

    2006-03-30T15:01:02Z

    Asda has nowhere to go but up, according to analysts at Banc of America Securities.

  • Oliver school meal revolution sends Compass south
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    Oliver school meal revolution sends Compass south

    2006-03-30T08:01:01Z

    The state school division at catering giant Compass has suffered as a result of Jamie Oliver’s drive to abolish unhealthy school meals.

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    RFID - can retailers afford to wait?

    2006-03-29T17:01:01Z

    Retailers are being urged to embrace RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), to help gain a competitive advantage.

  • King: plan coming together
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    Sainsbury's in recovered position

    2006-03-29T09:00:42Z

    Sainsbury's chief Justin King has changed the chain’s status from “recovering” to “recovered” following a better-than-expected rise in sales for the January to March period.

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    Politicians tackle Asda on price

    2006-03-28T10:01:00Z

    Northern Irish politicians are calling on Asda not to start a price war in the region.

  • Eat in Colour management named
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    Eat in Colour management named

    2006-03-28T08:01:00Z

    Fresh produce leaders from across the sector have been unveiled as the men to lead the Eat in Colour campaign to boost fresh produce consumption in the UK.

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    Morrisons non-execs threaten walkout

    2006-03-26T17:11:36Z

    According to The Sunday telegraph, non-executive directors at Morrisons are threatening to quit over chairman Ken Morrison’s continued failure to appoint a new chief executive.

  • Mack gets local with Sainsbury's
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    Mack gets local with Sainsbury's

    2006-03-26T09:01:00Z

    Mack Multiples has joined forces with Heart of England Fine Foods and Sainsbury’s to launch a scheme to promote West Midlands seasonal vegetables.

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    Tesco expands in Czech Republic

    2006-03-25T10:01:00Z

    Tesco is reported to be increasing its holdings in the Czech Republic with the purchase of 27 supermarkets.

  • Redbridge targets C-store market
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    Redbridge targets C-store market

    2006-03-25T08:00:59Z

    A fresh produce company is offering small retailers the chance to compete with the big multiples, thanks to the successful development of a new concept under the 5 A DAY banner.

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    Sunkist in Taylor link-up

    2006-03-24T16:01:01Z

    Two leading lights in the US fresh produce industry are joining forces to expand their presence in the fresh-cut fruit segment.

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    Sainsbury's goes green on packaging

    2006-03-24T10:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s is trialing a fully compostable wrap on organic apples and potatoes in a bid to cut down on waste packagaing.

  • Banana price war returns
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    Banana price war returns

    2006-03-24T08:01:01Z

    Downward price pressure continues with mushrooms and bananas in the frame this time.

  • Oliver extends Sainsbury's deal
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    Oliver extends Sainsbury's deal

    2006-03-23T12:01:01Z

    Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has extended his deal with Sainsbury’s for another year, for a reported £1m fee.

  • Morrisons losses over £300m
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    Morrisons losses over £300m

    2006-03-23T07:42:08Z

    Morrisons has posted its first annual loss after unexpected costs accrued during the integration of Safeway took the supermarket chain over £300 million into the red.

  • Sainsbury's in organic top spot
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    Sainsbury's in organic top spot

    2006-03-22T09:16:04Z

    Sainsbury’s has regained the lead as the UK’s number one supermarket for organics.

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    Yesterday India, today China

    2006-03-21T10:01:00Z

    Tesco has joined the bidding for China's Trust-Mart, and will battle with Wal-Mart and Carrefour in the $1bn-plus auction for the supermarket chain.