All Retail articles – Page 615

  • Kiwiberry bears fruit for Waitrose
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    Kiwiberry bears fruit for Waitrose

    2007-03-23T10:01:01Z

    Waitrose has run a small commercial trial of kiwiberries in a handful of stores this month.

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    Yorkshire retailers in packaging breakthroughs

    2007-03-23T09:01:01Z

    Freshinfo can exclusively reveal major developments in packaging at Asda and Morrisons that are set to have an impact on fresh produce.

  • Sainsbury's considers deadline extension
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    Sainsbury's considers deadline extension

    2007-03-22T14:52:17Z

    J Sainsbury is willing to extend the deadline set for a bid from a private equity consortium, as long as “meaningful discussions” continue, chairman Philip Hampton has stated.

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    Easy Guides sell out

    2007-03-21T11:35:19Z

    Within a month of launch, the first print of the new HTA/RHS Easy Guides series has nearly sold out.

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    British Food Index reveals healthy is cheap

    2007-03-21T10:01:01Z

    Shoppers who swap fatty foods for fruit, vegetables and healthy alternatives will save themselves the equivalent of a month’s grocery spend each year, according to new research.

  • Asda refuses to rule out Sainsbury's bid
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    Asda refuses to rule out Sainsbury's bid

    2007-03-19T13:26:12Z

    The speculation surrounding Sainsbury’s refuses to die down, with Asda refusing to rule a bid out and the name of property investor Robert Tchenguiz thrown into the ring.

  • Tesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment
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    Tesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment

    2007-03-19T08:16:18Z

    The first arrivals of Finest British tomatoes on the vine hit the shelves in Tesco stores across the UK last week, supplied by Isle of Wight-based grower Wight Salads.

  • WUWM praises revamped market in Belgrade
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    WUWM praises revamped market in Belgrade

    2007-03-18T15:01:01Z

    One of the oldest retail markets in Belgrade - the Zeleni venac Market - was officially re-opened for business on February 16 after an 18-month major reconstruction project designed to protect its history and traditional design.

  • The familiar black and yellow logo is to become a thing of the past
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    Morrisons vies for more upmarket image

    2007-03-16T12:46:23Z

    Morrisons has unveiled plans for a £450 million makeover, in a bid to reinvent the UK’s fourth-largest grocery chain as a fresh food specialist.

  • Supermarkets react to Bomfords issue
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    Supermarkets react to Bomfords issue

    2007-03-16T08:01:01Z

    Supermarkets have been reacting this week to the Gangmaster Licensing Authority’s investigation into Bomfords’ labour providers by promising a close look at their dealings with their suppliers.

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    Irish compeition board asked to investigate multiples

    2007-03-15T16:01:01Z

    The Irish Competition Authority may be asked to investigate whether the monopoly power exercised by multiples is forcing vegetable growers out of business.

  • Marc Bolland
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    Fresh produce drives Morrisons growth

    2007-03-15T11:11:46Z

    Morrisons is the latest UK supermarket chain to get its recovery on track, and fresh produce was a key driver as it announced full-year results this morning that show pre-tax profits of £331 million, up from £54m in the previous year.

  • Airfreight labels take off at M&S
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    Airfreight labels take off at M&S

    2007-03-15T08:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer is to start labelling it airfreighted food this week as part of its £200 million Plan A project.

  • The Red Tractor logo
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    Red Tractor week to get celeb makeover

    2007-03-14T13:01:04Z

    A week of activities highlighting the benefits of the Red Tractor scheme is to be fronted by celebrity chef James Tanner.

  • Kleerex to boost impulse fruit buys
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    Kleerex to boost impulse fruit buys

    2007-03-13T15:01:01Z

    An innovative display unit that could boost impulse buys of fruit among consumers waiting in line at shop tills was unveiled on at the Convenience Retailing Show, at the Birmingham NEC, on Tuesday.

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    Lib Dems throw weight behind small store campaign

    2007-03-13T10:01:01Z

    The Liberal Democrats have pledged their support for local shops against anti-competitive supermarket competition.

  • Fruity Faces to trial at Asda
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    Fruity Faces to trial at Asda

    2007-03-12T18:01:01Z

    An inflatable fruit case aimed at kids is to trial at 22 Asda superstores in April.

  • Costcutter: produce a 'hero' category
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    Costcutter: produce a 'hero' category

    2007-03-12T14:01:02Z

    The fresh produce department is a significant growth area that must be seized by the convenience sector, Costcutter trading and marketing director Angela Barber, pictured, told freshinfo.

  • MJ Morris offers convenience advice
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    MJ Morris offers convenience advice

    2007-03-12T09:01:01Z

    The convenience sector needs more advice on how to handle fruit and vegetables, Leicestershire-based fresh produce wholesaler MJ Morris & Son Ltd said at the Convenience Retailing Show, at the Birmingham NEC, on Tuesday.

  • Morrisons moves interest the City
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    Morrisons moves interest the City

    2007-03-12T08:01:01Z

    Morrisons shares have reached record levels, as the supermarket chain prepares to release details of its new strategic plan on Thursday and the private-equity speculation bandwagon circles.