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OFT offers little comfort
Consumer interests are greater than those of suppliers in the eyes of the Office of Fair Trading, delegates to the Re:fresh Conference were told.
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ArticleSomerfield quick off the mark with award
Award-winning Somerfield has been quick off the mark to announce its success as Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year.
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ArticleMultiples raise c-store standards
The entry of the multiples into the convenience-store sector has raised the standards in fresh produce for everyone, while Tesco learns convenience is a one-chance market.
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ArticleDevaluation must end
The emphasis on price and the devaluation of fresh produce needs to end, industry leaders said at the Re:fresh Conference.
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Asda's profits disappointment
Asda has revealed disappointing results for the first quarter, with profits below expectations.
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ArticleRidge poses challenge
There is no other sector in own-label with as much going for it as fresh produce, Somerfield technical solutions director Steve Ridge told delegates at Re:fresh.
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M&S board fails to agree in chairman row
Further infighting at Marks & Spencer is expected after the board failed to reach agreement over who would be its next chairman this week.
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Morrisons shares drop
Shares in Morrisons took a plunge yesterday after rumours began about another profit warning from the floundering retailer.
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Somerfield feels pressure on sales
Somerfield sales slowed in the second half of its financial year.
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M&S chairman row continues
A former bank chairman has been named as one of three candidates for the role of Marks & Spencer chairman.
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Compass chairman to step down
Headhunters have been called into foodservice giant Compass following the chairman’s promise to quit.
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Musgrave reveals record results
Musgrave Group has announced record sales and profits for 2004 despite challenging trading conditions.
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New bid for Somerfield
United Co-operatives has entered the fray in the ongoing bid battle for Somerfield.
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Retailers look to government to deliver
Retail bosses are calling on the newly re-elected government to lighten the burden of regulation on the sector.
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Asda loses market share
Asda has seen a fall in market share for the first time in several years, according to latest figures.
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ArticleBig issues top the agenda at Re:fresh conference
Re:fresh Conference round-up: Consumer interests are greater than those of suppliers in the eyes of the Office of Fair Trading, delegates to the Re:fresh Conference were told yesterday.
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Retail sales fall, but grocery grows
The volume of retail sales fell again in the year to April, the most significant year-on-year fall since July 1992, according to the CBI's monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
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Morrisons sells Channel Island stores
Morrisons has sold its two Channel Island Safeway stores to a Jersey-based business.
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Tesco and Asda go to Hull and back
Tesco is fighting an unlikely battle with rival Asda to take control of shoppers in Kingston Upon Hull. Tesco will also invest heavily in its internet shopping operations in London.
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Labour costs adding to squeeze
UK Producers and packhouses are struggling to keep up with spiralling labour costs, as their retail customers tighten the squeeze on prices, warn gangmaster bosses.