Retail archive – Page 626
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ArticleSalty salad options not so healthy
Fast food operators are under fire after a study discovered around 20 per cent of ready made salads contained as much salt as a burger and fries.
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Fresh produce key for retail market survival
The UK’s retail markets may be in serious decline but fresh produce has a vital role to play, new research has shown.
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ArticleThe £9 billion cost of food miles
The cost of food miles to the UK has been estimated at £9 billion with individual consumers accounting for a large proportion, according to a new report.
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M&S food sales buck trend
Marks & Spencer is in the firing line after announcing yet another overall sales fall, although its food performance is up by 5 per cent.
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ArticleSchool gets tomato cheque
Schoolchildren from Larkshill Primary School in Pontefract are celebrating after being awarded with a cheque for £500 as part of a competition to promote British Tomato week.
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Asda possible replacement for Baugur in £1.1bn Somerfield bid
Reports are circulating that Asda could fill the void left by Baugur in the consortium bidding for control of the Somerfield group.
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Degradable produce packaging in the Co-op
The Co-operative Group is switching its entire pre-packed produce range to degradable bags, it has announced.
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ArticlePicota continues to push for premium
Picota cherry producers are struggling to translate their premium aspirations onto retailers shelves.
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Baugur finally accepts defeat
After a week of mounting pressure, under-fire Icelandic investor Baugur has pulled out of the race to buy Somerfield.
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Asda leaves produce team alone
The fresh produce team has reportedly escaped unscathed following Asda's announcement that it will axe up to 1,000 jobs as part of a review of staffing levels.
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ArticleSainsbury's customers facing disappointment?
Consumers rushing out to buy Sainsbury’s new stoneless avocado could be disappointed on a number of levels.
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Baugur under pressure as Somerfield unveils mixed results
Speculation is mounting that Baugur is set to walk away from its £1 billion Somerfield bid.
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Retailers disappointed with interest rates
Retail bosses have express disappointment at the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.75 per cent.
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ArticleAsda axes 1,000 jobs
Asda has announced plans to axe up to 1,000 jobs as part of a review of staffing levels.
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Retailers exempt from organic produce ruling
Retail bosses have welcomed a government decision to exempt them from new rules on storing organic produce.
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Baugur shrugs off charges
Somerfield bidder Baugur is refusing to pull out of the race for the UK chain, despite the fact five senior staff are facing fraud charges.
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ArticleTesco's fruit and salad sales explosion
UK consumers last week bought a record volume of Tesco fruit and salads as they shaped up for the summer holidays, the retailer said.
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ArticleAsda performs u-turn on Pink Lady
Pink Lady branded apple producers are celebrating after Asda performed a u-turn on its policy of stocking the fruit.
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South Africans launch avocado month
Avocados are set to be in sharp consumer focus throughout July with the launch of the first UK Summer Avocado Month.