Retail news from FPJ – Page 350
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ArticleRetailers rapped
Retailers are being called upon to give more support to the fresh produce industry in a bid to stamp out illegal labour practices.
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Cape competition
Following a recent Cape and Outspan promotion in West Country retailer Stokes the Greengrocers, the presentation of first prize took place at Stokes, Staple Hill store.
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ArticleCancer prevention doubts
UK fresh produce bosses have hit back at a US study which casts doubt on 5-a-day cancer-prevention claims, saying it will simply cause further confusion for consumers.
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ArticleSainsbury's pea in a leaf
Sainsbury’s has launched a new variety of pea in the form of a leaf.
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Sainsbury's dismisses rumours
The Sainsbury family has dismissed rumours of a bid for the struggling retail chain and backed chief executive Jusin King.
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Smart labels for Sainsbury
Sainsbury’s is trailing a new smart label which will allow customers to see the ripeness level of the fruit they are buying.
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Sainsbury's shares up
Shares in Sainsbury’s have jumped three per cent following rumours that a takeover bid was imminent.
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Sainsbury's links apples and pears
Apples and pears are being linked together in a bid to boost consumption in Sainsbury's.
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Whitbread leaves Somerfield
Robin Whitbread has resigned as group buying and marketing director at Somerfield with immediate effect.
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Sainsbury's expands pineapple offer
Sainsbury’s will be stocking Fairtrade pineapple from next week, marking major progress for the marque in the UK fresh produce sector.
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ArticleAsda fined over healthy eating claim
Asda has been fined £5,000 after pleading guilty to an offence involving health claims on mango labelling in-store.
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Sainsbury's unveils potted lettuce
Sainsbury’s has launched a potted lettuce onto the fresh salad market this week.
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New display technology claims longer shelf life
An engineering company is hoping to generate interest in the UK market with the launch of new humidifying display equipment.
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ArticleSainsbury's speculation continues
Fresh takeover speculation is circulating over struggling retail giant Sainsbury’s with former Asda boss Archie Norman being linked to the deal.
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ArticleMorrisons sells 114 Safeway stores to Somerfield
Morrisons has sold 114 of the smaller Safeway stores and a distribution centre to Somerfield for £260 million.
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Morrisons steams on
Morrisons is stepping up its rate of store conversions from three a week to four, the chain has revealed.
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ArticleNew minimum wage could cost 20,000 retail jobs
Retailers have today warned that another rise in the National Minimum Wage could lead to more than 20,000 jobs being lost and would cost the retail sector an extra £2.7 billion.
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ArticleMorrisons’ rebranding process paying immediate dividends
Morrisons is compensating for losses in its remaining Safeway stores with exceptional sales uplifts in rebranded outlets. The chain today reported its first meaningful results since the rebranding process began.
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ArticleSmall Safeway stores for sale
WM Morrison supermarket group will sell 120 stores that it bought as part of the Safeway deal. The sale of the stores is estimated to bring in £250 million, at the lower end of the initial estimates that reached £600.
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King unveils Sainsbury's strategy
Sainsbury's is set to undergo a three year shake-up to get back to basics and ultimately back to the top as chief executive Justin King layed out his vision for the future.