Retail news from FPJ – Page 155
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ArticleTesco ‘stabilising’ as LFL sales rise
Like-for-like sales grew by 0.6 per cent during the first half and supplier satisfaction rose as turnaround project makes ground
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ArticleDutch and Belgian topfruit sector eyes UK
Topfruit suppliers in the Netherlands and Belgium are investing in varieties to respond to growing interest from the UK market
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ArticleCucumber profits running dry
The supermarket price war and abundant Dutch supply are squeezing cucumber growers, but salad sales are booming as leaves become an ‘ingredient’
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ArticleTinned pumpkins launched in time for Halloween
US brand distributor Innovative Bites has launched what it says is the first tinned pumpkins into the UK retail market
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ArticleSainsbury’s hires ex-Boots MD
Former Boots UK managing director Simon Roberts will replace Roger Burnley as retail and operations director
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ArticleBritish Airways to stock M&S Food
Airline is to replace its complimentary menu with a range from premium retailer and set ‘new standard’ in short-haul catering
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ArticleFrequency now 'driving retail sales', says analyst
Purchase frequency rather than price considerations are driving fresh produce sales, according to Kantar expert at UK Tomato Conference
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ArticleMyFresh and Abel & Cole donate packing line
Produce firms have partnered with Hull's Goodwin Development Trust to help distribute food to people in need
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ArticleTesco launches Vitamin D mushrooms
New range of enhanced chestnut, baby chestnut and portobello mushrooms is produced by Monaghan Mushrooms
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ArticleSpar UK appoints new retail manager
Former lottery manager joins symbol group as firm looks to boost collaboration with service providers
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ArticleSainsbury’s sales continue to slide
Like-for-like revenues have fallen 1.1 per cent despite an increase in volume sales, as the retailer continues with EDLP strategy
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ArticleSainsbury’s trials one-hour bike delivery service
Supermarket to test out speedy bicycle home delivery service in London for orders of up to 20 items
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ArticleStandard opens for applications in £1m food waste fight
The Evening Standard has opened a £275,000 grants programme to fund resourceful and innovative food waste charities
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ArticleTesco listing for frozen acai brand
Sambazon makes move into retail as it looks to expand its presence in the British market
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ArticleFresh produce at heart of Aldi success
Aldi doubles UK sales in three years and puts fresh food at the centre of its future growth plan
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Article'More work needed' in food waste fight, says report
Major report recommends governments and businesses worldwide accelerate efforts to reduce food waste
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ArticleCo-op like-for-like sales up 3.1 per cent
Retailer said investment in price and own-brand products has led to positive growth for sixth quarter in a row
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ArticleBrexit to ‘boost demand' for British produce
Survey commissioned by British apple growers points to a ‘Brexit bounce’ in sales of homegrown produce
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ArticleThree new directors at Lidl UK
New CEO has named Tim Ulbrich and Robert Ryan as operations board directors, with Nan Gibson as HR director
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ArticleThe Co-op signs NFU Fruit and Veg pledge
Retailer made the commitment to support its fresh produce suppliers at its inaugural Farming Conference this week