All Retail articles – Page 624
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Third of UK food wasted
Around a third of UK produced food ends up in the dustbin, a report has claimed.
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Asparagus gets salty
While the retailers are locked in a PR war over the first arrivals of UK asparagus, one producer is hoping to generate similar excitement with sea asparagus.
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Tesco announces £2 billion success
Tesco has fulfilled City expectations by becoming the first UK retailer to break through the £2 billion profit barrier.
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Tesco breaks £2 billion barrier
Tesco is expected to announce tomorrow it has broken through the £2 billion profit barrier, making it the first retailer to achieve such a feat.
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ArticleCeleriac campaign set to get underway
Jack Buck Growers is gearing up for a summer campaign to promote its celeriac and chicory.
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M&S advice a serious blow for UK Treasury
The advice of a senior European Court adviser could see M&S claim back £30 million in tax relief on losses in Europe.
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ArticleSainsbury's denies backing down in payment row
Sainsbury’s is denying reports claiming it has backed down in a row with suppliers over payment terms.
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Sainsbury's is growing faster than Asda
Sainsbury’s appears to be continuing on the road to recovery as figures show its market growth is faster than Asda for the first time in a decade.
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ArticleGo faster fruit with stripy tomatoes
Waitrose is jazzing up its tomato category with the introduction of “go faster” stripes on the fruit.
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Election date set
The general election is set to be held on May 5, Tony Blair has announced.
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ArticleBudgens claims a first with POM
Budgens is claiming to be first to market in the UK with US health sensation POM Wonderful.
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ArticleNew price war forecast by media
Media reports over the weekend suggest that a new supermarket price war is on the cards - with Asda reportedly planning cuts of more than £100 million
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ArticleSainsbury's payment systems under spotlight
Last week's Office of Fair Trading audit has placed the spotlight firmly on Sainsbury’s disorganised payment systems.
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Baugur prepares for second Somerfield bid
Icelandic group Baugur is reported to be preparing a second bid for the Somerfield chain, in a bid to beat off two rival offers.
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Compass downgrades profit targets
Struggling contract caterer Compass has been dealt a fresh blow after being forced to downgrade its profits forecast by three per cent.
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Small retailers facing rates pressure
Independent retailers could find themselves under increased pressure as they struggle to cope with dramatic increases in business rates, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned.
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MPs join ombudsman call
Members of Parliament are adding their voices to the clamour for a supermarket ombudsman.
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Morrison under fire
Beleaguered supermarket boss Sir Ken Morrison has come under yet more pressure - this time from the Association of British Insurers.
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ArticleSuppliers slam OFT audit
In the week the Office of Fair Trading published an audit saying the multiples were largely complying with the supermarket code of practice, scorn has been poured on its findings by suppliers, producer organisations and service providers in the sector.
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Former Tesco chairman dies
Former Tesco chairman Sir Leslie Porter has died at the age of 84.