Retail news from FPJ – Page 242
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ArticleMorrisons puts the pressure on
Morrisons is putting “enormous pressure” on its fresh produce buyers in the midst of a UK retailer price war.
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ArticleAF Blakemore buys out Capper
AF Blakemore & Son has acquired the business of fellow Spar wholesaler Capper & Co and will begin the process of merging the two organisations’ Spar wholesale and retail operations.
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ArticleGrocery growth takes a dip
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 20 March show a sharp dip in supermarkets’ growth rate from 3.9 per cent last month to 2.6 per cent.
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ArticleConsolidation forecast for own-label supply
There is likely to be continued consolidation among private label suppliers, a new report from Rabobank’s food and agri research division has concluded.
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ArticlePressure increases over supermarket deals
The government hopes to tackle supermarket attitudes to fresh produce deals in order to prevent waste and give power to suppliers.
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ArticleNew managing director in at Compass
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Fiacra Nagle as the new managing director for Compass Group Ireland.
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ArticleSainsbury’s connects four with apple pack
Sainsbury’s has launched a new apple range targeted at the convenience market.
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Tesco distribution overhaul to exclude produce
Tesco has quashed rumours it is to overhaul its fresh produce distribution as it makes changes to its network.
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ArticleSainsbury’s caught on caulis
Sainsbury’s claims over its British cauliflowers have been called into question following a spot check investigation.
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ArticleAshes to aisles for Freddie
Morrisons has trotted out from the pavilion in its return to celebrity-based advertising, with new ads to be fronted by cricketer Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff.
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ArticleTesco ceo issues rallying cry
Tesco’s new UK chief executive Richard Brasher has praised “resourceful” consumers as the public battles unemployment and higher taxes.
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ArticleAsda gets green light on expansion
Asda has confirmed it is to open 168 stores in 2011 after being given the green light by the Office of Fair Trading.
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ArticleSenior Co-op figure become Spar UK MD
Leading Co-operative Group figure Debbie Robinson has been appointed managing director of Spar (UK) Ltd.
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ArticleAdjudicator details still on ice as draft bill nears
DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman and business secretary Vince Cable have still not met to discuss the details of the groceries adjudicator, despite a draft bill being imminent.
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Compass makes senior appointment
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced appointed Andy Harris as managing director of Restaurant Associates, from spring 2011.
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Morrisons sets tough Davies-report targets
Morrisons has set a target to more than double its number of women senior managers in three years and is inviting its suppliers to aim for similar goals.
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Retail market growth struggles
Retail market growth is decelerating because shoppers are holding back, the latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows.
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ArticleWaitrose launches food security centre
Two leading UK institutes have joined forces with Waitrose to establish a new centre, aimed at helping the UK farming and food sector to meet increasing challenges in food production and sustainability.
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ArticleThe Co-op achieves food domination
The Co-operative Group has completed its quest for UK domination with a food store in every postal code.
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ArticleWaitrose takes on Ocado
UK supermarket Waitrose has spent £10 million relaunching its online home-delivery service.