Retail archive – Page 607
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Retailers benefit from Kwik Save demise
The demise of Kwik Save has brought good fortune for retailers over the last few weeks, with many major multiples maintaining or increasing their market share.
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Tesco strengthens Czech position
Tesco has strengthened its position in the Czech market with the acquisition of 11 Carrefour outlets in Prague for around CZK 4 billion (£96 million).
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ArticleRooney gets the red card from Asda
Asda has dropped Wayne Rooney as the face of its promotional campaign this week after his poor performance in the World Cup.
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Somerfield shoppers: British strawbs rule
British strawberries have been voted shoppers’ favourite own-label product at Somerfield in a survey just published.
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ArticleDiscounters to outpace overall grocery retail market
The discount grocery sector is set to grow at a faster rate than the overall grocery market over the next five years.
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Morrisons causes a stir with strawb price drop
Morrisons has upset the balanced strawberry supply situation this week by unexpectedly dropping its prices.
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Minister: Retailers must protect environment
Supermarkets need to work harder to make their businesses environmentally friendly, environment secretary David Miliband has told the UK’s top retailers.
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Tesco buys Polish chain
Tesco has bought Leader Price, a Polish convenience retail chain, for £72 million.
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Covent Garden threatens Dorset grocer
Covent Garden Market Authority has threatened legal action against a family-run greengrocer trading under the name Covent Garden Fruit Market.
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ArticleTesco to introduce new organic packaging
Tesco will roll out an all-new packaging range for its organic products as they are shifted from dedicated on-shelf positions to a place alongside the chain’s non-organic products.
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New website for Spanish fresh produce
Foods from Spain has launched a website dedicated to Spanish fresh produce.
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ArticleWells follows Durose out of Tesco
Following the news that head of produce Peter Durose is to leave Tesco, freshinfo has learnt that senior buying manager Anne Wells has also announced her departure from the retailer's head office fresh produce team.
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ArticleM&S posts first-quarter growth
Marks & Spencer has reported an increase in same-store sales in the first quarter, up 8.2 per cent.
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ArticleWaitrose takes off in Scotland
Strong fruit and veg sales have helped Waitrose exceed expected turnover at its new Scottish stores.
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ArticleSainsbury's strives to make a difference
Sainsbury’s policy on corporate responsibility comes down to five key points, according to the retailer’s latest report.
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ArticleNew pink grape brand launches in M&S
Muñoz Mehadrin UK this week launched Absolutely Pink, a newly branded grape, exclusively with M&S.
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Scottish farmers demand Asda action
The Scottish national Farmers Union has thrown down the gauntlet to Asda bosses and told the Leeds retailer to back up its words about supplier relationships with meaningful action.