Retail news from FPJ – Page 112
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ArticleGCA has "no concerns" over merger
The Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, said larger companies were easier to monitor for supply malpractice
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ArticleSainsbury’s merger ‘could force 75 Asda stores to close’
Analyst believes closures would hand market share to Tesco since two thirds of Asda customers also shop at the retailer
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ArticleM&S looking at zero-emission cold transport
The retailer has partnered tech firm Dearman to phase out diesel refrigeration units and cut CO2 emissions by 95 per cent
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ArticleWonky juices hit shelves at Tesco
Waste Not range will make use of out-of-spec produce from G’s and AMC with 3.5 tonnes set to be rescued in first 12 weeks
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ArticleNisa shopkeepers fight Co-op deal
The approved merger between the two companies is being challenged on legal grounds despite completion nearing
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ArticleOcado partners with Sweden’s biggest supermarket
Deal with ICA is latest in string of international partnerships as retailers look to stay ahead of rising competition in online grocery market
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ArticleTGA gears up for British Tomato Week
Promotional campaign will run for a fortnight this year, featuring tastings, cookery demonstrations and a tomato-themed supper club
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ArticleSainsbury's toiled in past three months
Britain's second largest retailer had the lowest gain in market share out of the big four ahead of "pivotal" merger
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ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda tie-up ‘could squeeze small suppliers’
Federation of Small Businesses concerned increased buying power could be used to ‘milk small suppliers for all they’re worth’
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ArticleMerger 'risks store closures and job losses’, Unite warns
Union warns £15 billion deal has implications for tens of thousands of jobs, but Mike Coupe insists stores and their workers will be retained
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ArticleSainsbury's results released amid Asda merger
Profits fell by 18 per cent for Britain's second largest retailer following Argos takeover and restructuring efforts
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ArticleSainsbury’s confirms Asda merger
Sainsbury’s shares jump 20 per cent but deal raises major concerns among suppliers
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ArticleUK supermarkets join national plastic pledge
Retailers have agreed to voluntary plastic reduction targets in a bid to tackle plastic pollution
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ArticleJazz box promo launches in Asda
Limited-edition nine-boxes of the apple variety go on sale, with consumers also offered the chance to win slicers
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ArticleVeg purchases down last year, again
Government survey for 2016/2017 shows that British households are buying less veg, albeit more fruit
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ArticleBranston's cheesy new offering for Tesco
Supplier develops cheesy chips and sweet potato fries, meeting demand for taste and convenience
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Article"Bomb shelter" micro-greens on sale in Waitrose
Growing Underground is selling two salad leaf ranges at the retailer and are setting their sights on new underground sites
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Article'Tennis ball' fruit tubes taking off in Europe
Spanish start-up Fru&tube is helping Europeans eat healthier with snackable fruit, but they are yet to make it to the UK
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ArticleSalad and soft-fruit sales up in Waitrose
Warm weather boosts a wide range of products associated with the barbecue season
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ArticleLocal for local
Shoppers are hungry for very local produce, sometimes dubbed “hyperlocal”, but can retailers integrate those demands into their supply chain