Retail news from FPJ – Page 250
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ArticleEarly strawberry race kicks off
The first British strawberries have gone on sale in Morrisons and Tesco stores across the UK.
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Manufacturers urged to take catering seriously
Food manufacturers should be encouraged to “take the catering market more seriously” when it comes to new product development, consider using the sector to launch products and build brands, and should “stop viewing catering as just a bolt-on to retail sales”.
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ArticleWaitrose stocks first UK strawbs
The first British strawberries of 2010 are set to arrive at Waitrose ahead of schedule, hitting the supermarket’s shelves this Friday.
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ArticleMorrisons in produce waste drive
Morrisons launched a major initiative this week focusing on fresh produce waste.
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ArticleFarmers' markets proved cheaper
The perception that shopping at retail and farmers’ markets costs consumers considerably more than supermarkets is a fallacy, according to new data.
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ArticleCarbon cuts as Budgens goes green
Budgens is working with energy expert Greengate to offer its Budgens retail partners the opportunity to cut the cost of their energy and carbon emissions.
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ArticleWaitrose bags Delia and Heston
Waitrose has bagged its first-ever celebrity advertising endorsements, with Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal coming together for the first time to be part of Waitrose’s campaign on TV, press and online.
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ArticleCheshire shift sees Tesco axe staff
Tesco could axe more than 400 jobs as it announced it is to close its distribution centre in Cheshire, while its produce operations are set to shift as part of the move.
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Foodservice must go greener
Distribution specialist Keystone is urging foodservice operators and suppliers to take the sustainability agenda seriously.
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ArticleHarrods launches seasonal produce range
Harrods has launched a new range of fresh seasonal produce, grown exclusively by growers and farmers in the East of England.
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UK high street beats expectations
The UK high street outperformed its expectations of a flat first half to February by posting the strongest growth in sales volumes in over two years, and further growth is predicted in March, the CBI said today.
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ArticleQV and Asda support National Chip Week
In support of National Chip Week, QV Foods Ltd held a number of sampling events at Asda stores across the UK.
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JR Holland goes Live
In a bold move to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at its packing process, JR Holland Food Services has launched a ‘Live’ section on its website which features a real-time feed.
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ArticleAsda creates 6,000 jobs despite plight
Asda is to give its staff £26 million in bonuses, despite the supermarket suffering its worst sales for two years.
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ArticleKing throws down Fairtrade gauntlet
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has accused rival retailers of trying to “test our resolve” on Fairtrade pricing.
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ArticleLeahy issues ombudsman warning
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has continued his vehement stance against a proposed supermarket ombudsman, saying it would protect suppliers but not consumers.
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ArticleAsda sales slowdown claims doubted
Doubts have been cast over Asda’s claims that its slowing sales growth is merely due to the recent bout of poor weather.
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Mini watermelon hits Waitrose
Brazilian grower and exporter Itaueira is trialling a new variety of mini watermelons in Waitrose.
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ArticleBRC and NFU in renewed spat over ombudsman
The new grocery supplier code of practice has come into force, with the government announcing it is “pushing ahead” with the plans for an ombudsman as retailer representatives claim such a body is unnecessary.
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ArticleNisa-Today’s lands new manager
The Today’s Group, the wholesale arm of Nisa-Today’s, has appointed Rebecca Hopper to the newly created role of brand marketing manager.