Retail archive – Page 596
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Eight-strong regional food and drink alliance launched
A regional food and drink alliance has been set up by eight groups across England as a mouthpiece for the burgeoning market for the local offer.
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ArticleWashington in spotlight at Morrisons
Washington Apples has launched a major campaign across Morrisons supermarkets promoting the region's fruit.
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Article£1bn Morrisons talks rumoured
Reports emanating from a Sunday Express article suggest that WM Morrison Supermarkets is in talks to sell 26 of its store sites for a fee in the region of £1 billion.
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ArticleKiwiberry bears fruit for Waitrose
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
Freshinfo can exclusively reveal major developments in packaging at Asda and Morrisons that are set to have an impact on fresh produce.
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ArticleSainsbury's considers deadline extension
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
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
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.
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ArticleAsda refuses to rule out Sainsbury's bid
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.
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ArticleTesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment
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.
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ArticleWUWM praises revamped market in Belgrade
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.
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ArticleMorrisons vies for more upmarket image
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.
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ArticleSupermarkets react to Bomfords issue
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
The Irish Competition Authority may be asked to investigate whether the monopoly power exercised by multiples is forcing vegetable growers out of business.
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ArticleFresh produce drives Morrisons growth
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.
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ArticleAirfreight labels take off at M&S
Marks & Spencer is to start labelling it airfreighted food this week as part of its £200 million Plan A project.
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ArticleRed Tractor week to get celeb makeover
A week of activities highlighting the benefits of the Red Tractor scheme is to be fronted by celebrity chef James Tanner.
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ArticleKleerex to boost impulse fruit buys
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
The Liberal Democrats have pledged their support for local shops against anti-competitive supermarket competition.
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ArticleFruity Faces to trial at Asda
An inflatable fruit case aimed at kids is to trial at 22 Asda superstores in April.