Retail news from FPJ – Page 368

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M & S launches new 5-a-day labels

2004-01-11T09:00:01Z

Marks & Spencer has launched an on-pack leaflet explaining how customers can increase the amount of fruit and vegetables they consume daily.

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Iceland managing director confirms departure

2004-01-10T16:00:02Z

Iceland's managing director Mike Coupe has announced he is to leave the frozen food group.

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Morrisons reports record Christmas sales

2004-01-09T15:00:01Z

Morrisons has reported record sales over the Christmas period.

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Retailers happy at Christmas

2004-01-08T08:00:01Z

Supermarkets are reporting strong Christmas trading across most fresh produce lines.

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Tesco announces £70 million price cuts

2004-01-07T10:00:01Z

Tesco has announced a £70 million package of price cuts, slasing the price of more than 600 products.

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Morrisons looks to seal Safeway bid

2004-01-06T16:00:01Z

Morrisons plans to seek court approval next week, as it bids for a fast-track completion of its £3billion bid for Safeway.

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Retail sales recovery

2004-01-06T14:21:30Z

Retail sales growth gained momentum in December after a slow start in November, the Confederation of British Industry has reported.

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BFG increases pressure on Londis

2004-01-06T11:00:01Z

The Big Food Group (BFG) is increasing the pressure on Londis shareholders to consent to a takeover.

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Tesco reports online success

2004-01-06T07:12:05Z

Tesco has reported a record increase in sales over the festive period.

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Londis makes shareholder pledge

2003-12-31T12:00:01Z

Londis will involve shareholders in an independent review of its future.

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Asda registers record sales

2003-12-31T10:40:54Z

Asda has reported record sales levels at its stores in the week leading up to Christmas.

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BFG launches Londis charm offensive

2003-12-29T15:05:01Z

The Londis takeover saga has stepped up its pace post-Christmas, as the Big Food Group launched its bid to charm shareholders of the convenience retailer.

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Leading Edge announces more label innovations

2003-12-26T11:05:01Z

Leading Edge has produced a range of premium labels for Sainsbury's rhubarb, blueberries, blackberries and redcurrants.

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Londis directors to back down

2003-12-24T06:00:01Z

Four Londis directors are expected to back down over a shares package. While the store's action group has made a complaint to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

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Northern Foods appoints chief executive

2003-12-22T17:00:01Z

Northern Foods has annoucedd the appointment of Patricia O'Driscoll as the group's new chief executive.

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Londis withdraws support for Musgrave offer

2003-12-22T15:00:01Z

Londis management has withdrawn its recommendation of a £40 million bid that would have seen its four executive directors net £21m.

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Retailers queue up for Safeway stores

2003-12-22T12:05:01Z

Morrisons is preparing to sell around 140 of Safeway's smaller stores.

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Brazil nut shortage for Christmas

2003-12-22T07:00:01Z

The Brazil nut is in short supply this winter and warnings have been issued that the crop faces long-term problems because of intensive farming.

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Retailers report slow start to Christmas sales

2003-12-21T13:00:01Z

Retailers' warnings of a slow start to the Christmas shopping period have been backed by official figures showing sales growth were stagnant in November.

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Big Food Group makes Londis move

2003-12-21T11:00:01Z

Londis has postponed its planned shareholder meeting after a rival bidder emerged for the convenience store chain.