Retail news from FPJ – Page 331
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ArticleMorrisons risks union wrath
Morrisons is risking the wrath of unions over a review of its depot operations which could threaten more than 2,500 job losses.
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Anger over congestion charge
Retail chiefs have hit out at Ken Livingstone, following his admission that a public consultation into extending the congestion charge was ‘a complete charade.’
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Somerfield looks for end to takeover saga
Somerfield is calling on its bid suitors to make a move in order to end its long running takeover saga.
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Growers push for flying start
Heavy-weight promotions could see this year’s English apple growers get their dream of a flying start to the season.
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ArticleMajor promotion for English apples
English apples will receive their biggest promotional push for many years this season.
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ArticleSainsbury's Active success
Sainsbury's is set to donate £17 million of sports equipment and experiences to UK schools thanks to its 2005 Active Kids campaign.
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Somerfield bidding heats up
The battle to buy Somerfield is heating up as one of the bidders has rolled out a new proposal in the hope of gaining an advantage.
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Morrisons faces strike action
Morrison’s is facing serious strike action as thousands of angry employees protest against plans to close distribution centres.
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Somerfield must sell stores
Competition bosses have ordered Somerfield to sell 12 of the 115 stores in acquired from Morrisons.
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ArticleRetailers are SO organic
The organic category is under renewed focus in the retail sector, with Sainsbury’s relaunching its offer under new branding, and Asda unveiling impressive sales growth.
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ArticleChantenay aims for revival
A leading carrot producer is spearheading a campaign to revive sales of baby Chantenay carrots.
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Tesco to snap up petrol stations
Tesco is hoping to pick up 30 petrol stations from Morrisons.
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Retail fears of bad year-end
Grocery sales are up year-on-year, but retailers fear worsening conditions as poor overall figures continue.
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ArticleWal-Mart calls for Tesco probe
US giant Wal-Mart is calling on the UK government to launch an investigation into Tesco’s domination of the supermarket sector.
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ArticleSomerfield recruits new veg buyer
Ex Soil Association and Sainsbury’s man bolsters Somerfield’s fresh produce buying team.
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Tesco cheaper, new survey claims
The ongoing price war between Tesco and Asda took a new twist today with a new survey claiming Tesco to be cheapest - particularly in fresh produce.
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ArticleOrganic industry support for exposé
The organic industry is broadly supporting a broadsheet exposé that labelled parts of the UK’s organic offer “a scam”.
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Asda facing union pressure
Asda is set to face increased union pressure after an international union movement stepped-up calls to mobilise Wal-Mart workers around the world.
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ArticleAsda colleagues back to nursery
English Village Salads is working with Asda to drive sales of Yorkshire products within the county.
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Gate Gourmet crisis far from over
The Transport & General Workers' Union has warned of further disruption to British Airways flights and on-board meals. Meanwhile the catering firm said that administration is now a "real possibility".