Retail news from FPJ – Page 256
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Supermarkets accused of 'gloss on mediocrity'
Supermarkets are undermining the value of quality British food and drink by “putting a gloss on mediocrity”, the trade was told this week.
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ArticleM&S launches Tiny Pear
One of the smallest pears in the world is on sale exclusively at Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleEnglish apple race condemned
The apple industry has been warned that the race to get product to market could severely damage the fruit’s reputation and undo work done in healthy-eating campaigns.
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ArticleIrish multiples issued warning
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been warned that excessive profit-taking will damage the country’s food industry, which supports 230,000 jobs.
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Trade issues GLA protocol warning
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued a response to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) on its supermarket protocol, warning its focus should be on labour providers rather than users.
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ArticleJR Holland boosts local link-ups
JR Holland Food Services is collaborating with a series of growers in the North West to ensure fresh produce is sourced locally for its expanding client list.
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Food inflation hits 18-month low
Food inflation in the UK is at its lowest levels since December 2007, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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ArticleWaitrose branches into non-food
Waitrose is to branch out into non-food items for the first time as the upmarket retailer looks to use the strength of parent company, the John Lewis Partnership.
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ArticleHughes: value branding "crazy"
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London and non-executive director of Berry Gardens, told a Fruit Focus forum on consumer spending that the retailers are “completely crazy” to put so much emphasis on their value offers, at the expense of the higher-end brands that have taken them so long to establish.
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High street diversity threatened
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has told ministers that new retail planning guidance threatens diverse, vibrant high streets and communities.
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St Pancras to host new market
Commuters and tourists alike can pick up seasonal produce alongside season tickets following the opening of a new daily retail market at St Pancras International train station in London.
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English apricots hit Sainsbury's
This season’s crop of English apricots arrives in a limited number of Sainsbury’s stores this week.
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Consumers watch eating-out pennies
Consumers are taking cost-cutting measures while eating out, by cutting back on alcohol consumption, starters and desserts, and ordering dishes to share.
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ArticleTesco plans allotment rentals
Tesco has hopped on to the back of the rising trend for grow-your-own veg in a new plan to rent out allotments.
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Commission urged to consider small shops
A business support and lobby group is urging the Competition Commission to consider the plight of Britain’s small retailers, instead of the major supermarkets.
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Musgrave stores undergo revamp
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has set its sights on store development, the principal aim being improving specifications, developing brands and cutting costs.
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ArticleMorrisons leads market share growth
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures published today for the 12 weeks to July 12 show Morrisons pulling ahead of the pack, with the fastest year-on-year growth in the period and its 22nd successive period of market-share growth.
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ArticleRetailers called to action on India
A UK economic planning and marketing consultant is calling on UK retailers to take action to prevent worker exploitation in India.
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ArticleProfit expectations up for Morrisons
Morrisons is predicting it will report annual profits better than previous forecasts.
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Netto aims to increase stock
Danish discounter Netto has launched a new initiative to give new and existing trade suppliers the opportunity to move quickly through the company’s 196 UK stores.