All Retail articles – Page 609

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    Asda calm at union threats

    2006-03-10T12:01:01Z

    Union bosses are threatening to call for a boycott of Asda stores, while the retailer refutes the union's claims, accusing it of playing politics

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    Asda signs Rooney and his girl in promo deal

    2006-03-10T10:50:43Z

    England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney and his girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin have signed a £3.5m deal to be the new faces of Asda.

  • Waitrose sales up 13 per cent
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    Waitrose sales up 13 per cent

    2006-03-10T06:01:00Z

    Waitrose sales growth of 13 per cent is being given the credit for a strong full-year performance by the John Lewis Partnership - and unveiled its first Scottish store.

  • Fingleton
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    OFT back on the retail tails

    2006-03-09T13:29:34Z

    Competition bosses are likely to launch a full investigation into the market dominance of the UK supermarkets.

  • Tesco feels the heat on the high street
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    Tesco feels the heat on the high street

    2006-03-09T12:33:05Z

    Retail competition is intensifying and even Tesco is feeling the heat, with sales growth the lowest in several years according to TNS Worldpanel.

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    Asda cuts brands from Essentials

    2006-03-09T10:01:02Z

    Asda has announced it is set to drop a number of well-known brands within its new format stores, Asda Essentials.

  • M&S clarifies trading terms
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    M&S clarifies trading terms

    2006-03-08T16:01:00Z

    Marks & Spencer has clarified the details of its revised trading terms with its suppliers, in which it is asking them to “contribute” to its success.

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    Tesco the most admired UK business

    2006-03-07T15:01:00Z

    Tesco has replaced BP as the British company most admired by the global business community, according to an annual survey by Fortune, the US magazine.

  • Markets must have mass appeal
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    Markets must have mass appeal

    2006-03-07T12:01:02Z

    Farmers' markets must be accessible to all and not just for the privileged few, according to food minister Lord Bach.

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    Chip and Pin cuts fraud

    2006-03-07T10:01:00Z

    Retailers are benefiting from the introduction on Chip and Pin cards, with the new system cutting fraud by 13 per cent, according to the Association of Payment Clearing Services (APACS).

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    Food sales to break €1,000bn mark

    2006-03-07T08:01:00Z

    Sales through food retailers in leading European markets is set to break the €1,000 billion mark before the end of the decade, according to a study by Mintel.

  • Asda drops "low prices" slogan
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    Asda drops "low prices" slogan

    2006-03-06T17:00:59Z

    Asda is turning its back on its 30-year low prices slogan as part of a major revamp and boosting marketing spend to £45 million, according to reports.

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    Netto acquires Kwik Save stores

    2006-03-06T16:06:18Z

    Danish discounter Netto has bought 19 Kwik Save stores from Somerfield.

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    Aviko goes for steamed approach

    2006-03-03T16:01:00Z

    Potato processor Aviko is hoping for success in foodservice with its healthier, steam-cooked range of products.

  • Liverpool traders' fear for Kwik Save move
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    Liverpool traders' fear for Kwik Save move

    2006-03-03T08:01:00Z

    Somerfield’s sale of its Kwik Save brand has left traders in Liverpool nervous, with several million pounds worth of trade potentially hanging in the balance.

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    Branston's Exquisa success

    2006-03-02T16:01:01Z

    Branston is claiming a success with its Exquisa potato, one of two salad varieties marketed by Tesco under its premium Finest label.

  • Tesco launches organic pineapples
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    Tesco launches organic pineapples

    2006-03-02T12:01:01Z

    Tesco has beaten other UK supermarkets to the post with the launch of the first whole organic pineapples.

  • Somerfield sells Kwik Save
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    Somerfield sells Kwik Save

    2006-02-27T17:51:45Z

    Somerfied has sold its discount brand Kwik Save to an entrepreneurial band of businessmen, BTTF.

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    Asda faces strike action

    2006-02-24T14:01:01Z

    Asda’s distribution network is facing major disruption after union leaders have warned of an impending strike.

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    Tesco staff in £111m windfall

    2006-02-22T08:00:59Z

    Some 50,000 Tesco staff enjoyed shares in a £111m windfall yesterday, after two company share options matured.