All Retail articles – Page 614
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Somerfield facing pressure to sell stores
Award winning Somerfield could be forced to sell 14 stores it bought from rival chain Morrisons.
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Celebrity shopper shortlist revealed
Retail bosses have unveiled the shortlist for the title of celebrity shopper of the year award.
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Former Allders boss in talks with Tesco
The former boss of collapsed retailer Allders looks set to take on a senior role at Tesco.
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Asda staff vote for strike
Asda staff at a depot in Washington, near Sunderland, are set to go on strike over a pay dispute.
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Morrisons sells last stores
Morrisons has completed the final sale of stores required by competition bosses following its takeover of Safeway.
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UK shopfitting associations join international body
Two shopfitting representative bodies have re-joined global forum.
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ArticleSalty salad options not so healthy
Fast food operators are under fire after a study discovered around 20 per cent of ready made salads contained as much salt as a burger and fries.
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Fresh produce key for retail market survival
The UK’s retail markets may be in serious decline but fresh produce has a vital role to play, new research has shown.
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ArticleThe £9 billion cost of food miles
The cost of food miles to the UK has been estimated at £9 billion with individual consumers accounting for a large proportion, according to a new report.
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M&S food sales buck trend
Marks & Spencer is in the firing line after announcing yet another overall sales fall, although its food performance is up by 5 per cent.
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ArticleSchool gets tomato cheque
Schoolchildren from Larkshill Primary School in Pontefract are celebrating after being awarded with a cheque for £500 as part of a competition to promote British Tomato week.
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Asda possible replacement for Baugur in £1.1bn Somerfield bid
Reports are circulating that Asda could fill the void left by Baugur in the consortium bidding for control of the Somerfield group.
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Degradable produce packaging in the Co-op
The Co-operative Group is switching its entire pre-packed produce range to degradable bags, it has announced.
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ArticlePicota continues to push for premium
Picota cherry producers are struggling to translate their premium aspirations onto retailers shelves.
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Baugur finally accepts defeat
After a week of mounting pressure, under-fire Icelandic investor Baugur has pulled out of the race to buy Somerfield.
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Asda leaves produce team alone
The fresh produce team has reportedly escaped unscathed following Asda's announcement that it will axe up to 1,000 jobs as part of a review of staffing levels.
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ArticleSainsbury's customers facing disappointment?
Consumers rushing out to buy Sainsbury’s new stoneless avocado could be disappointed on a number of levels.
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Baugur under pressure as Somerfield unveils mixed results
Speculation is mounting that Baugur is set to walk away from its £1 billion Somerfield bid.
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Retailers disappointed with interest rates
Retail bosses have express disappointment at the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.75 per cent.