All Retail articles – Page 614
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ACS opposes removal of restrictions
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on the government not to remove vital planning restrictions on supermarket development.
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ArticleSainsbury’s makes massive Fairtrade move
In the world’s biggest conversion of its kind, Sainsbury’s has announced it will be the first UK retailer to convert its entire banana range to Fairtrade.
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ArticleWaitrose shoppers most loyal
Waitrose and Marks & Spencer customers are the most loyal, according to a new survey.
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ArticleUK in the spotlight at China fair
The potential for co-operation between eastern and western markets was brought into focus at the fourth annual China Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF) this year, with the introduction of a British pavilion.
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Tesco expands in Malaysia
Tesco is set to nearly double its stores in Malaysia after buying eight new outlets for a reported £80 million.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches healthy eating scheme
Sainsbury’s will launch a healthy eating and cookery scheme aimed at school children from January 2007.
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Third Morrisons director resigns
Morrisons executive director Marie Melnyk has resigned from the Board with immediate effect.
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ArticlePlanning rethink pro-supermarkets
A shake-up of the planning system put forward in a report on the future of land use in England could see a supermarket spring up in every market town.
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ArticleRetail eats into OOH potential
The out of home (OOH) eating market is under threat from rising competition from supermarket takeaway meals, according to TNS analyst Ed Garner.
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Humphrys to host ACS conference
John Humphrys, the well-known presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme and Mastermind, will chair the ACS Summit 2007, a small-shops sector conference, on May 1.
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ArticleSainsbury's scheme to bring graduates to produce
Sainsbury’s launched a new scheme today called Taste the World to entice graduates into the food science industry.
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ArticleWaitrose to extend Foundation with customers' cash
Waitrose customers, have helped raise £600,000 in the last 18 months to allow the retailer to extend the Waitrose Foundation scheme, which support South African fruit growers.
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Watermelons quench Costco thirst
Capespan and Fyffes combined forces to promote watermelons in all 18 Costco UK warehouses on Saturday and Sunday.
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ArticleRetailers miss out on Fairtrade sales
UK retailers are missing out on billions of pounds worth of Fairtrade sales.
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ArticleRumours resurface of Norman bid for Sainsbury's
This morning’s Daily Mail has re-opened the speculation that ex-Asda chief Archie Norman is preparing a bid for Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleSainsbury's steps up expansion plans
Sainsbury’s has accelerated its store expansion plans as its faith grows in the longevity recovery.
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Supermarket inquiry to be delayed
The heads of the big four UK supermarkets have expressed concerns over rising costs and likely delays to the Competition Commission's inquiry into the grocery sector.
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ArticleEvery retailer wins with TNS
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks ending November 5, reveal nearly all the major chains are enjoying growth ahead of the overall market.
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ArticleSainsbury's continues recovery
Underlying half-yearly profits at Sainsbury’s have grown 60.2 per cent to £189 million.
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ArticleAsda results impress
The introduction of new store initiatives has seen Asda improve its market share over the last quarter, group owner Walmart has announced.