Retail news from FPJ – Page 369
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ArticleSupermarkets confident at Christmas
Major multiples are sure they have got it right on key lines for Christmas this year.
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Pressure mounts on Londis
Disgruntled Londis shareholders opposing the group's controversial takeover are likely to be angered further, following details of new million pound payouts to four executives.
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Morrisons pledges to keep it in the family
Sir Ken Morrison has expressed a wish that his 27-year-old son succeeds him in the family business.
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Former Ahold chief begins legal action
The former chief executive at Ahold Cees van der Hoeven, who quit in February following the e1 billion accounting scandal, has filed for compensation.
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ArticleTNS - Safeway sales falling fast
Safeway sales are falling fast, while Asda and Tesco sales are continuing to grow strongly, according to the latest figures published by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS).
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Teenager begins legal action against Kwik Save
A teenager just 4ft 4in tall has begun legal action against Kwik Save, where he was made to stack shelves without a ladder.
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Morrisons unveils Safeway plans
Safeway has confirmed that Morrisons £3 billion bid was just about acceptable and Sir Ken Morrison is preparing to launch a host of price cuts in the new year.
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Potato labelling improves
The Food Standards Agency reports that the problem of mislabelling of potatoes is improving.
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ArticleDefra's sustainable farming and food anniversary
Defra has announced the developments of its sustainable farming and food programme, one year on from its launch and outlines plans for future success.
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ArticleGerman giant to install VFM I-Deal
Edeka Fruchtkontor, part of the German retail giant Edeka has become the first of the group's five fresh produce units to sign an agreement to install the VFM I-Deal trade management system.
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ArticleNow Tesco faces strike action
Tesco could face disruption to Christmas supplies as it prepares for the possibility of strike action.
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ArticleMorrisons and Safeway close to £3bn agreement
National media reports suggest that Morrisons and Safeway are on the verge of agreeing a £3 billion deal.
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Ahold rescue issue on course
Ahold has announced it rights issue is almost fully subscribed, raising hopes that the group is back on track.
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Londis retailers seek takeover delay
Shareholders in Londis, the convenience chain have launched an attempt to delay a deal that would see the company's director take half the proceeds from a £40 million takeover bid.
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Morrisons dismisses Asda bid
Morrisons has dismissed Asda's last minute swoop for 70 Safeway stores, calling it a derailing tactic, which will not affect the price.
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ArticleSainsbury's pulls 'em in with magnetic force
Leading Edge has created a range of on-pack dry peel collectable fridge magnets, which will initially be launched in the Sainsbury's produce sector.
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ArticlePea industry joins obesity battle
The UK pea industry has continued its nationwide campaign to promote vegetable consumption among children as it joins the battle against child obesity.
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Ahold sells South American interests
Ahold has announced it has agreed to sell its supermarket activities in Peru.
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ArticleAsda makes Safeway swoop
Asda has offered Safeway £2 billion for 70 of its stores in a last-ditch bid to derail a takeover bid Morrisons.
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ArticleMorrisons request for more time turned down
Morrisons has asked the Takeover Panel for more time to launch a bid for Safeway after being given 21 days to table an offer.