Retail news from FPJ – Page 374
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ArticlePressure piles on Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is expecting to annouce it continues to lose ground on its competitors when its second-quarter results are announced on Friday.
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ArticleBraeburn - the nation's favourite
Braeburn has overtaken the Cox's Orange Pippin as the nation's favourite apple.
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ArticleTesco victory is sweet for Murrells
Tesco's category director for produce is delighted that the store has been named Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year.
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ArticleBig three incur Safeway ban
The UK's three biggest supermarkets groups are set to face a ban of at least five years on any attempt to buy or break up Safeway.
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ArticleMorrisons counts Safeway costs
The northern-based supermarket chain has predicted it will incur a transaction cost of £65 million if its bid for Safeway is successful.
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FRESH conference opens doors on Thursday
The first FRESH Congress opens in Paris this week with 400 delegates from 27 countries.
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Safeway puts pressure on Morrisons
Safeway is expected to inform Morrisons it will need to offer £3.5 billion of shares and cash to win a recommendation for its takeover offer.
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ArticleHewitt comments on Safeway decision
Trade and industry secretary explains thinking behind decision to bar Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's from bidding process.
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ArticleTesco beats rest in fresh produce
Tesco, ommitted from the race to take over Safeway, is celebrating its award of Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year 2003.
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Asda goes again
Asda launched a second wave of promotional activity ñ Celebrating Home Grown Produce ñ this week following the success of its Buy British campaign.
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ArticleSainsbury's makes ethical claims
The UK retailer has spoken out following last week's damning report into some supermarket-supplier labour practices.
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ArticleTime-poor, potato-rich
Hurried shoppers are being encouraged to pick up potatoes in an autumn promotion by the BPC.
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Category management conference
Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) Category Management conference to address supplier and retailer challenges.
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Green still in the hunt for Safeway
The fifth known suitor of Safeway, entrepreneur Philip Green, has been busy quashing rumours that he is to pull out of the bidding process.
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ArticleAsda could be searching for Safeway partners
Asda is thought to be hunting down a financial bidder to ensure it plays some part in the takeover of Safeway.
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ArticleEast London bids to get healthy
East London saw the launch of its own 5-a-day project this week. It was marked by a schools "Ready Steady Fruit" competition and a whole range of initiatives are planned.
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ArticleMorrisons receives results boost
Supermarket chain Morrisons has reported encouraging interim results that should give it a boost in its bid battle for rival Safeway.
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ArticleSafeway announcement expected soon
The government is planning to annouce the outcome of the battle for Safeway next week.
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ArticleTesco announces first-half results
Tesco has revealed that first-half sales have increased 17 per cent to £14.9billion.