Retail news from FPJ – Page 240
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ArticleHaldanes approaches deadline to appoint administrators
Haldanes Stores is fast approaching a deadline to call in the administrators.
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ArticleTesco sales decline slows
Tesco reported a smaller decline in UK underlying quarterly sales after its food sales picked up during the period.
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ArticleWaitrose launches healthy sub-brand
Waitrose is to introduce a new healthy sub-brand to launch at the end of the month.
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ArticleMorrisons sees changing shopper trends
Morrisons shoppers are making a month-end, pay-day trolley dash rather than a weekly big-shop, new figures released by the supermarket show.
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ArticleWaitrose finds sea legs with new veg
Waitrose is offering three different sea vegetables this summer.
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The Co-op gets heroic
The Co-operative Group has set up a Habitat Heroes team on six of its farms across the UK to help conserve some the UK’s most endangered and iconic wildlife species.
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ArticleTesco overtakes Sainsbury's on top fruit
Tesco has overtaken Sainsbury to become the UK’s largest seller of home-grown top fruit.
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ArticleWaitrose launches bread-less salad wrap
A fresh take on sandwiches held together with Cos and Romaine lettuce leaves rather than bread has been launched by UK premium retailer Waitrose.
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ArticleMorrisons stands strong on seasonality pressure
Morrisons fresh food trading director Jane Speakman told Re:fresh delegates last week that the retailer having its own packhouses not only gives it a competitive edge, but also enhances its grower relationships and therefore the quality of the product it can supply to consumers.
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Grocery sector rebounds from dismal March
The grocery sector has rebounded into strong sales growth as evidence of a clear split between the top and bottom end of the marketplace grows.
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ArticleFresh Direct to turn pub landlord
Award-winning foodservice supplier Fresh Direct UK is planning to open its own pub in a village near Oxford before the end of the year in a bid to understand better the challenges that face its customers.
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ArticleFormer Tesco man rallies brands
A former Tesco produce boss told delegates at this year’s Re:fresh conference that the time for brands in fresh produce is now.
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ArticleTesco introduces fresh guarantee
Tesco has brought in a new logo to assure freshness to its customers.
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Minister unveils draft adjudicator bill
Business minister Ed Davey unveiled a draft bill for the establishment of a long-promised groceries code adjudicator today.
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ArticleAsda employs new melon technology
Asda is the first UK retailer to use a new technology to enhance the quality and freshness of its Galia and Cantaloupe melons imported from South and Central America.
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ArticleAsda makes fresh investment
Asda is investing £27 million in the next phase of its fresh food quality improvement initiative.
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ArticleRe:fresh honours Sir Ken for lifetime of commitment
Sir Ken Morrison’s contribution to shaping the modern grocery industry has been recognised with the Re:fresh Awards’ most prestigious and personal prize.
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ArticleTesco stutters in India entry
The future of Tesco’s first wholesale outlet in India is in doubt following the Karnataka state government’s refusal to issue the retailer with a license to sell food products from the outlet slated for development in Bengaluru.
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Fenmarc confirms Crickmore's departure
Vegetable, potato and prepared produce supplier Fenmarc confirmed this week that Gary Crickmore has left the business.
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ArticleWaitrose deepens convenience offer
Waitrose is hoping to enhance its foray into the convenience market, with the launch of a new range: Good To Go.