Retail news from FPJ – Page 260
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ArticleSupermarkets' food miles doubted
A farm shop owner who pioneered a ‘50 Food Miles’ logo believes the supermarkets will struggle to ever implement significant local sourcing strategies.
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Verdict delivered on retail landscape
The current retail downturn is not simply a temporary side-effect of the recession but the mid-point of a lengthy reform of the retail market, according to new research.
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ArticleC-stores warned on produce displays
Convenience stores are losing out on significant revenue due to poor fresh produce display, according to a former industry head.
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ArticlePrepped spuds on the up
Prepared potatoes are seeing a renaissance in catering, research has found.
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Tesco in pollster firing line
Respondents in this week’s freshinfo poll believe there is little chance of Tesco falling from its top spot as the UK’s number-one supermarket any time soon.
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FPC calls for WRAP input
The Fresh Produce Consortium is inviting its membership to get involved in the government’s Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) project being led by Cranfield University, which is developing detailed resource maps to quantify food waste and packaging waste through the fresh fruit and vegetable retail and wholesale supply chain.
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Ombudsman sparks fly
The government could take stringent action to implement an independent ombudsman to govern the grocery sector, if retailers fail to agree to its establishment.
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ArticleACS elects campaigner
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has appointed a well-known campaigner for independent retailers to its main board.
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ArticleGrocery sector holding up
The grocery sector is stronger than this time last year, as the CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey today reported the best results since January.
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Sainsbury's chief to receive £6m
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is poised to receive a £6 million payout following the retailer’s best sales growth in five years, The Sunday Times has reported.
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ArticleIGD scoops big name speakers
The IGD has announced its strongest ever line-up for its centenary convention, including leading names from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleFresh Direct backs Re:fresh award
Fresh Direct, the winner of last year’s Re:fresh Overall Produce Trader of the Year award, is to take over as sponsor of the award in 2009.
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ArticleMcCain expands Signatures range
The Signatures range from McCain is set to boost foodservice menus with two new products.
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ArticleMVS joins Re:fresh sponsors
MVS Foodservices is the new sponsor of the Foodservice Supplier of the Year category at Re:fresh 2009.
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Spar records strong 2008 in the North
The last 12 months have seen an additional 55 stores join Spar within the Northern Guild, serviced by James Hall & Co, following a buoyant year for sales and recruitment.
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ArticleLincs Co-op to double local intake
Lincolnshire Co-operative is to double the amount of local produce it sells in its 69 outlets throughout the county in the next six months.
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ArticleAsda local sales soar
Asda has revealed a boost in its sales of local fruit and vegetables across the UK.
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Morrisons offers Easter deal
Morrisons has slashed some of its prices to offer customers an Easter lunch to remember.
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ArticleWaitrose targets motorway market
Waitrose is taking to the retail battleground of motorway services, following a deal with Welcome Break to open shops in two of its service stations.
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Second chance for competition test
Despite Tesco’s victory at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) last month, the Competition Commission has been given a second chance to come up with a test preventing dominance of any one retailer in a particular area.