Retail news from FPJ – Page 335
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ArticleKing on the road
Sainsbury's is "encouraged" by recent trading performance which it says is showing "sustained" growth. The early signs are that the chain’s three-year recovery plan is working.
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ArticleFowler Welch in Somerfield link
Fowler Welch Coolchain (FWC) has recently been awarded Somerfield's national consolidation contract for a range of temperature controlled products.
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ArticleConvenience is key for independents
Independent retailers must focus on the convenience market if they want to stay in the game, an award winning wholesaler claimed.
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Tesco goes nuts to boost sales
Sales of nuts have hit an all time high according to Tesco, which is attributing the boom to the latest diet craze.
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Morrison appoints three new non-execs
Sir Ken Morrison has approved the selection of three non-executive directors by his deputy David Jones.
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Tesco lead strengthens
Solid first-quarter performance keeps Tesco had the top of the retail shop.
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Asparagus a winner for Sainsbury's
Asparagus is enjoying a surge in popularity across the UK, with sales rising faster than any other vegetable, according to Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleKnives out for Sir Ken
The UK media has got its claws into Morrisons, with this week's Sunday Telegraph the latest to point the finger at embattled owner Sir Ken.
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Morrisons considers directors
Morrisons is reported to be close to appointing two new non-executive directors.
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Hunt on for celebrity shopper of the year
Retail bosses are calling for nominations from retailers for the Celebrity Shopper of the Year Award for 2005.
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Tesco values suppliers
Tesco prizes its relationships with its producers as highly as it does its customers, claimed Tim Lee, fruit category manager.
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ArticleTwelfth annual Brammy awards launched
Bramley Campaign begins search for 2005 award winners.
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Morrisons profits blow
Morrisons has issued another warning on profits, with a statement revealing underlying profits are likely to be well below forecasts.
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Retailers call for rates cut
Retail bosses are calling on the Bank of England to cut interest rates following a drop in sales.
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ArticleAsda moving into Northern Ireland
Asda is set to move into the Ulster market following agreement with Morrison’s to purchase Safeway stores.
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ArticleBudgens shows promise for UK fruit
Budgens has become the first retailer to back the new Red Tractor promise campaign with the first messages going out on strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleNew tom offer at Asda
Asda has launched three new Extra Special tomato products in a bid to refresh its offer.
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Spanish co-ops join forces
Two leading lights in the Almería growing community have joined forces to give themselves a stronger footing in negotiations with the multiples.