Retail news from FPJ – Page 372
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ArticleCity Centre and Ask talk over merger
City Centre Restaurants has confirmed it is considering a merger with pizza chain Ask Central.
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ArticleGrover leaves Waitrose for Budgens
Fruit buyer Danny Grover has left Waitrose to join high-street rivals Budgens.
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ArticleBPC issues quality advice
The British Potato Council (BPC) has announced that quality is the key factor for any potential growth of seed potato exports.
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ArticleSomerfield gets on the right track
The Somerfield group has announced its latest results and executive chairman John von Spreckelsen believes the chain is back on track.
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ArticleAsda leaves rivals floundering
Asda continues to pile the pressure on Sainsbury's following the release of its latest figures.
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Safeway undertakings ñ Hewittt clarifies scope
Patricia Hewitt announces softening of policy on Safeway store sales.
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ArticleRetailers attack food agency
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is under attack from the UK's grocery retailers for its "tabloid approach".
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ArticleWaitrose overtakes M&S in compassion stakes
Second annual audit of British supermarkets on farm animal welfare reveals extent of Waitrose's efforts.
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ArticleFoodex Meatex reveals innovation plans
Foodex Meatex has announced plans to extend the format for its 2004 Innovation Awards.
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ArticleOrganic food sales top £1 billion
The organic food industry has seen sales top £1 billion for the first time, according to latest results from the Soil Association.
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ArticleEverfresh Europe makes retail move
Everfresh Europe is launching a range of pre-packed fresh salads and herbs into the retail market, which aim to extend the life of the produce by up to 10 times.
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ArticlePlimsoll issues "chasers" warning
Plimsoll Publishing has highlighted 90 fresh produce companies that are borrowing heavily in a bid to capture extra market share.
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ArticleSainsbury's shareholders show concern
Sainsbury's shareholders are concerned that potential candidates for the chief executive's job are being deterred by Sir Peter Davis's elevation to chairman.
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Retail sales receive October boost
Retail sales continued to grow solidly in October according to the latest monthly distributive trades survey published by the CBI.
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ArticleMr Men look to improve eating habits
Sainsbury's is launching a campaign this month in a bid to encourage children to eat more fruit.
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ArticleBuy-out firm denies Sainsbury's bid
An American buy-out firm has denied that it is considering making a bid for Sainsbury's.
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ArticleReport predicts organic boom
A report from Datamonitor reveals that the organic food and drinks market is set to grow by almost 75 per cent by 2007.
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ArticleSolanum to give vegetable lessons
Solanum has teamed up with Waitrose in a bid to help children learn about more vegetables.
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ArticleRecord numbers predicted for the Food Lovers' Fair
The Food Lovers' Fair is expected to enjoy its busiest year yet in London's Covent Garden Market.
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ArticleSands chain goes for Heritage
Nisa-Today's retailer David Sands Supermarkets has re-launched its fresh produce range under Nisa-Today's Heritage brand.