Retail news from FPJ – Page 257
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ArticleCo-operative hangs out the bunting
The Co-operative is celebrating its win at May’s Re:fresh awards with a brand new, eye-catching, in-store communications package.
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ArticleFranchised delivery service boom
A former supply chain manager has set up a successful independent home delivery service after becoming disillusioned with the UK supermarket sector.
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Farm shops on the rise
More than half of UK households are choosing to buy direct from the farm, according to the latest research from the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets’ Association (FARMA).
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BRC reports carrier bag success
Leading supermarkets and their customers have effectively halved the number of carrier bags handed out.
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ArticleSainsbury's on track with CSR
Sainsbury’s has taken significant steps in improving communication throughout its workforce, supporting local communities and reducing carrier bag usage.
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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Waitrose to open first London c-store
Waitrose is set to open its first convenience store in London after acquiring a premises formerly owned by Woolworths, which crashed out of existence early this year.
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ArticleHeatwave boosts retail sales
Warm weather conditions in late June and early July have boosted retail sales, with soft fruit and salads among the star performers.
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Hot stuff fires up Tesco
Tesco is doubling its range of chilli peppers starting this week, in line with unprecedented demand.
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NFU urges on ombudsman
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is calling on supermarkets to sign up to an independent ombudsman for the retail market while they still have the chance.
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ArticleSir Stuart wins M&S vote
Sir Stuart Rose won a key vote at Marks & Spencer’s AGM this week - but the chief executive failed to quell rising opposition against his executive chairman role.
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ArticleAsda to launch "wonky" produce range
Asda is to capitalise on the new EU marketing standards to target home chefs by launching a range of misshapen fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleMarkets to reclaim town centres
Experts in the field of retail developments believe that retail markets have a fantastic opportunity to regain town centres and anchor trade with many retailers struggling in the recession.
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ArticleCompetition Commission attacked
A leading academic has questioned the commitment of the Competition Commission (CC) to wider moral guidelines, accusing it of focusing too much on low prices rather than the environment, seasonality or quality.
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Ombudsman talks collapse
Proposals for a voluntary ombudsman to oversee retailer-supplier relationships look set to collapse, with the big four multiples bringing plans to a crunching halt.
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TNS reveals discounter slowdown
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show that the discounter boom is tailing off as the sector rides out the recession.
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Sainsbury's head office in fire alert
Sainsbury’s head office in central London had to be evacuated last night after a fire broke out in the basement.
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ArticleSir Stuart forfeits £1.2 million
Marks & Spencer ceo and chairman Sir Stuart Rose has waived the right to more than £1.2 million in shares amid mounting pressure on the retail boss.
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ArticleSouthern Salads revs up
Southern Salads has added the Mercedes 2546 Actros model truck with a flat-floored MegaSpace cab to its fleet, delivering to fast-food outlets and pub chains.
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Fruit and veg hit in Irish price blitz
Fruit and vegetables feature prominently in a price-cutting blitz announced by Dunnes Stores in the Irish Republic, as it strikes back against the reductions implemented by market leader Tesco, its major domestic competitor.