All Retail articles – Page 606
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Retailers accused of planning manipulation
The major multiples are manipulating local council planning systems to enable further expansion, according to a report by Friends of the Earth.
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Strong Christmas sales for Tesco
The unstoppable success story of Tesco continued over the Christmas period with the company reporting strong sales growth.
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ArticleThe Finest Smile at Tesco
The Higgins Group is celebrating after its Smile variety of potato gained a listing in Tesco under its Finest banner.
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ArticleRetail big hitters move on
New Year, new job certainly seems the maxim for three of the leading players in the retail fresh produce scene.
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ArticleSainsbury's keeps momentum going
Sainsbury's has continued its promising recovery under Justin King, announcing a better-than-expected sales uplift in the important run up to Christmas.
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Somerfield closes two distribution depots
Some 440 Somerfield employees will lose their jobs as the supermarket chain closes two distribution centres.
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London 's first refusal for Tesco
A London council has refused permission for the development of a Tesco convenience store on the grounds that it would have an adverse effect on its local shopping centres.
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ArticleCompass directors in the spotlight
Senior executives at the world’s leading catering group, Compass, are reported to be pocketing millions of pounds in retirement pay.
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Morrisons Christmas rise
Morrisons is reporting sales ahead of market expectations for the Christmas period.
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ArticleMorrisons confirms closure of depots
Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons is to shed around 1,600 jobs through the closure of depots in Kent and Bristol.
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ArticleFood sales put spark into M&S results
Food sales continue to drive the Stuart Rose inspired recovery at Marks & Spencer, which the chief executive this morning put down to “sheer hard work”.
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No US move for Tesco
Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy has quashed rumours of a potential US move for the retailer.
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ArticleCherries repackaged in Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is hoping to repeat the success in grapes with zip-lock bags in its cherry category.
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Coventry greengrocer attacked
A Coventry greengrocer is recovering in hospital after being attacked in a nightclub.
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Northerners ahead on healthy eating
Newcastle is the pomegranate capital of the UK according to a survey by Sainsbury’s.
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Union anger at Co-op pension plans
The Co-operative Group has announced it is to scrap its final salary pension scheme.
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ArticleMultiples claim Christmas success
Ahead of official Christmas trading figures, major multiples are already proclaiming their triumphs in the produce aisles during December.
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ArticleMorrisons in discrimination row
Morrisons could face 150 sex discrimination claims following a decision to award its predominantly male distribution workers more redundancy pay than its female finance-centre employees.
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ArticleMcDonald's trials new fridge concept
Fast food giant McDonald’s is trialing a new refrigeration system in its Islington outlet.
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Retailers invited to make Healthy Start
The FPC is urging retailers to sign up to the Healthy Start Scheme.