Retail news from FPJ – Page 330
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Tesco expands eastern European network
The Tesco / Carrefour deal to swap stores in Asia and eastern Europe has been confirmed.
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Carrefour and Tesco to swap stores
Media reports suggest that two of the world's five largest retail chains are about to announce a deal to swap stores.
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ArticleDéjà vu at Morrisons
It was déjà vu at Morrisons today [Thursday] as, for the second week running, a planned three-day strike by staff at distribution centres was called off.
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Industry in discount danger
The rise of discount stores presents a great threat to the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleFresh produce takes lead at Sainsbury's
Fresh produce will have a key role in Sainsbury’s Try Something New Today campaign launched this week.
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ArticleMorrisons might close depots
Morrisons may close three of the depots that have been central to strike talks, with the loss of 2,500 jobs.
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ArticleWaitrose props up John Lewis
Waitrose registers 4.4 per cent growth as owner John Lewis struggles in tough marketplace.
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ArticleMadonna is King of the raspberries
Marks & Spencer is offering its customers the giant King Raspberry on shelves in selected stores from this week.
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BBC looking for greengrocers
The BBC is looking for 40 male greengrocers to take part in the next instalment of its interactive quiz programme Test the Nation.
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ArticleAsda takes share from Tesco
The latest figures released by TNS suggest that Asda clawed some share back from Tesco in the 12 weeks to September 11.
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ArticleMorrisons strike suspended
The strike planned by Morrisons workers, scheduled to start tomorrow, has been suspended for seven days.
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Baugur case dismissed in Icelandic court
Iceland’s Supreme Court has dismissed fraud charges against Jon Asgeir Johannesson, the boss of Baugur.
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Morrisons may avert strike action
Morrisons may be on the verge of averting potentially crippling strike action.
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ArticleTesco profits soar still higher
Tesco has announced an 18.7 per cent rise in first-half profits and plans to create 7,500 jobs.
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ArticlePotential US move for Tesco
Tesco may be considering a move into the US market with a possible bid for the Albertson’s chain of stores.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches biggest changes yet
The UK’s number three supermarket J Sainsbury has announced a major company-wide change in communication that it hopes will grow sales by £2.5 billion.
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ArticleMorrisons civil war prospect
Morrisons is rumoured to be on the brink of a "new boardroom civil war", as it stares the prospect of a damaging strike in the face.
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ArticleTesco expansion expected to continue
Tesco is expected to announce 7,500 new jobs by February when it unveils its latest financial figures, said a report in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Morrisons delivery staff vote to strike
Morrisons is facing up to shelf shortages following an announcement of strike action by delivery staff.
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Army on stand-by to protect supermarkets
Government ministers are reported to be considering using the army to stop fuel protestors blockading supermarkets.