Retail news from FPJ – Page 228
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ArticleWaitrose named UK's favourite food retailer
A report on consumer perceptions of the UK's major supermarkets has named Waitrose as the country's favourite food retailer, with Tesco languishing in eighth place just above discounters Lidl and Aldi.
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ArticleTesco builds direct links to Europe
Tesco says it is making steady progress in streamlining the procurement and distribution of key fresh produce items across Europe, part of its overall plan to source directly as much of the fruit and vegetables it sells, according to Eurofruit magazine.
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ArticleDBC administration costs 561 jobs with 213 at risk
Foodservice firm DBC entering administration has now caused 561 redundancies while another 213 jobs are at risk.
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Brakes adopts rail link from Spain
Brakes has signed up to use the Eddie Stobart railfreight link from Spain to bring fresh produce into the UK for its subsidiary, Pauleys.
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ArticleBattle of the chefs heads to Spain
Foods from Spain is inviting up-and-coming student chefs to design a meal using Spanish fruits - and win a working break in Spain at El Bulli, voted the world’s best restaurant.
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ArticleFruit and veg at heart of new Shell format
Petrol giant Shell is working on plans to put fresh produce at the forefront of a brand new store format.
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ArticleMorrisons aims to bounce back after profit dip
Morrisons has unveiled plans to expand its UK operation as it reported a 0.9 per cent drop in like-for-like sales for the six months ending 29 July.
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ArticleCo-operative raids rivals in senior recruitment drive
The Co-operative has laid down a statement of intent by appointing several well-known industry figures to its staff.
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ArticleEx-Aldi boss Foley rejoins Iceland
Iceland has appointed Paul Foley to its operating board in the new role of international business director.
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ArticleLasting Leaf backs Asda's Tickled Pink campaign
Natures Way Foods has pledged to raise £10,000 for breast cancer charities via its Lasting Leaf brand.
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English kiwiberries go on sale in Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has launched English-grown kiwiberries in its stores, with the bite-size fruit exclusive and a first for any retailer in the UK.
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ArticleSpanish persimmon sales soar
Spanish persimmon is the fastest-growing fruit in UK stores, according to the country's producers.
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ArticleSearch begins for top supermarket cop
The search for a groceries code adjudicator has begun with the Department for Business Innovation & Skills advertising the new post last week.
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ArticleTesco faces fine over 'illegal' use of workers
Tesco has become embroiled in a row over the use of foreign students at its dotcom facility in Croydon, south London.
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Rain subdues high-street spend
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show high-street spending battered by rain as question marks remain over the Olympic effect.
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ArticleBerry Gardens helps open Sainsbury's new store
Soft-fruit supplier Berry Gardens was one of Sainsbury’s special guests at a store opening in Hereford.
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ArticleCompass unveils apprentice scheme
Foodservice company Compass is launching a professional apprenticeship programme for 16-18 year olds called The Chef’s Academy.
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ArticleGrango and cash
Is it a grape? Is it a mango? M&S customers won’t need to decide, as the supermarket is introducing the ‘Grango’ as part of a new Tutti Frutti range of grapes.
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ArticleFairtrade marks Sainsbury's switch
Five years ago last week, UK retailer Sainsbury's switched all its bananas to Fairtrade, while also establishing its Fair Development Fund to provide support for Fairtrade producer groups.
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ArticleEnvironmentalists launch bag-levy campaign
Retailers have spoken out about a campaign by environmentalists for a charge on all single-use carrier bags in England.