Retail news from FPJ – Page 293
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ArticleSainsbury's named UK's favourite retailer
Sainsbury’s has been voted the nation’s favourite retailer over the past 175 years in a survey carried out by Retail Trust, the national charity for the retail industry.
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Food and drink industry tops green poll
The UK food and drink industry is leading the way in its efforts to go green, according to a survey of more than 2,000 consumers, who rated it its environmental credentials higher than those of several other industries.
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Yorkshire day in store
English Village Salads (EVS) and Asda celebrated Yorkshire Day in style on August 1
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ArticleAsda provides Wal-Mart with silver lining
Asda has outperformed sales and profit targets in the second quarter of 2007, attributing its rise in market share to price cuts and a simplified product mix.
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Asda backs hail damaged crops
Asda and Internatioal Produce have stressed that they believe weather damaged crops may still be salvageable.
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Big four blamed over fruit returns
The big four supermarkets have contributed to the long-term decline of UK fruit growers, according to a report in the Telegraph this week.
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ArticleLe Crunch gears up for 2007 campaign
Le Crunch is gearing up to launch a new marketing campaign for French apples in September 2007, set to build on last year’s promotion, which reached over seven million consumers and achieved a 40 per cent uplift in sales.
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Sainsbury’s in talks with Qataris
Crucial talks today between J Sainsbury and the Qatar-backed investment vehicle circling the number three supermarket chain will aim to ascertain whether the firm can deliver a bid.
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ArticleSt Nicholas courts local for Tesco
Kent-based potato supplier St Nicholas Court Farms has unveiled its new regional marketing campaign for Tesco.
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Shoppers choose organics over ethics
Utalkmarketing.com reports that shoppers in Britain are willing to pay more for organic products than they are for those ethically-sourced.
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Delta Two holds firm on Sainsbury's offer
Qatari-backed investment fund Delta Two is refusing to change the structure of its £10.6 billion bid for J Sainsbury plc, but there concerns over the level of debt.
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ArticleBranston finishes £2 million revamp
Branston Ltd completed a £2 million investment programme at its Scottish site last week.
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ArticleLFA officially launches
Kent-based company Local Food Alliance (LFA) launched at Fruit Focus last week.
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Growers hail Waitrose decision
Waitrose has pledged its support to UK growers with damaged apple crops by selling hail-marked fruit.
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Web revamp for Morrisons
Morrisons has revamped its website as part of a brand and TV advertising campaign.
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Somerfield annouces expansion
Somerfield has revealed plans to open an additional 50 new stores this year as part of a £100 million investment in the business.
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ArticleWaitrose squares up to Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is under investigation by trading standards officials after Waitrose lodged a complaint against the US organic retailer.
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ArticleMorrisons faces financial penalty
A £6,300 fine has been slapped on supermarket Morrisons for selling out-of-date yoghurts, paté and watercress at its Halifax store.
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ArticleSupermarkets wooing locals
Evidence that tempting consumers with locally grown produce is high on the multiple's list of priorities was reflected at the Kent Show at Detling last week.