All Retail articles – Page 673

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    UK top fruit targets food-service

    2001-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Chairman of the Marden Fruit Show Society Robert Mitchell, pictured, calls for more research and the need to target the catering sector during the opening of the National Fruit Show on October 17.

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    Mayhew apple loyalty fears

    2001-10-16T00:00:00Z

    Lord Mayhew tells the UK apple industry not to rest on its laurels. Loyalty of consumer won't last unless we court it, says the National Fruit Show president.

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    Small shops turn a corner

    2001-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Fortunes are changing for the UK's corner shops, according to a new report.

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    Crunch time for arty kids

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    UK schoolchildren can scoop a colourful prize by demonstrating their art prowess to Le Crunch judges.

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    Category management a must

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Suppliers of fresh produce to the multiples must wake up to category management or risk their future, says Professor David Hughes.

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    Metric lobby weighs in

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Supporters of metrication are calling on the government for a unified programme to complete metrication in the UK.

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    Price still right

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The price of food is still a key factor in influencing retail sales, though over half those asked cited other reasons for buying groceries, according to a recent survey.

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    JS hounoured

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's wins a new accolade in a Chilean sponsored event.

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    Spending boost shock

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Favorable reports emerge about retail spending as the widespread confusion surrounding the future of the UK economy deepens.

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    More waste, less rubbish

    2001-10-02T00:00:00Z

    One supermarket is packaging all organic fruit in biodegradable materials.

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    Potato prowess

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council (BPC) launches a computerised training kit to help UK retailers improve potato sales.

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    Produce holding up

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The UK fresh produce industry has been largely unaffected by the terror attacks in the US earlier this month.

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    Asda backs British

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket Asda is backing UK top fruit this autumn to celebrate the country's best harvest for many years.

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    Farmers celebrate markets

    2001-09-26T00:00:00Z

    The UK embraces farmers' markets during September as part of NAFM's promotion.

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    BPC tackles training

    2001-09-23T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council has developed a new training scheme to help retailers boost potato sales.

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    Somerfield loses out

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield sees sales growth fall away amid hot competition from larger stores.But bosses dismiss the news as shares slump.

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    Tesco hits the heights

    2001-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Tesco climbs the world league of hypermarket operators. UK's leading multiple is poised to gain market share with focused strategy, say experts.

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    Tesco cuts fail to bite

    2001-09-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK's largest supermarket has launched a series of price cuts with little effect on its produce aisles.

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    Multiples spurn Kent showcase

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Members of Kentish Fare, which promotes the county's foods and drinks, have been stunned by the indifference shown by leading supermarkets to this year's Kentish Apple Festival.

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    Further pesticides residue fears

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Another consumers 'champion' hits out at high pesticide levels on UK product.Row flames fanned by Which? magazine report as facts remain scarce.