Retail news from FPJ – Page 376
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Tesco reportedly looking at blind spot
Inventors are reported to be in discussion with Tesco over a new scanner for blind and partially sighted shoppers.
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ArticleAsda flexes muscles in Safeway bid
Asda has used its global power in last-minute lobbying to the Competition Commission.
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ArticleAsda joint favourite in Safeway bid
Asda has seen its odds to win the battle for Safeway dramatically shortened.
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ArticleM&S shelves US sale
Marks & Spencer has withdrawn plans to sell its US business after two years of of trying to find a buyer.
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ArticleAsda growth continues
Asda has announced its sales growth continues to accelerate away from some of its rivals.
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ArticleThirty day wait for Safeway decision
The DTI has confirmed the trade secretary will have an adminstrative target of 30 working days to announce her decision on Safeway's future.
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ArticleSafeway decision delayed by six days
The Competition Commission has been granted more time before delivering its decision on Safeway.
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ArticleCassani to join M&S
Barbara Cassani, the former head of low-cost airline Go, has been appointed to the board of Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleMorrison's bid continues to gain support
The signs are getting stronger that Morrison's will get the nod from the Competition Commission today.
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ArticleTesco man moves on
Hamish Renton has taken on a new role at Tesco and will be replaced next week as business planning manager, produce.
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ArticleSafeway backing for Morrison's merger
Safeway chief executive Carlos Criado-Perez has backed a merger between the group and Morrison's.
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ArticleAsda celebrates local sourcing success
New UK number two retailer Asda has nearly doubled its sales of Scottish potatoes as it has focused on a local sourcing initiative.
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ArticleAsda seeks Yorkshire suppliers
Wal-Mart subsidiary Asda is seeking Yorkshire suppliers to help it bring out a new range of locally produced food.
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ArticleSainsbury's Somerfield bid referred
Secretary of State for trade and industry, Patricia Hewitt has referred the proposed acquisition of 171 Somerfield stores to the Office of Fair Trading
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ArticleAsda overtakes Sainsbury's
Wal-Mart-owned UK supermarket Asda has overtaken Sainsbury's to take the number two spot behind Tesco.
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Tesco breaks English sweetcorn record
Barfoots of Botley has supplied Tesco with its first home-grown sweetcorn of the year – earlier than ever.
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Capespan packs a punch at Sainsbury's
Capespan has launched two new pre-packs at Sainsbury's.
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Sainsbury's adds edge to exotics
Sainsbury's has re-launched its exotic fruit offer to feature premium booklet labels on 10 different lines including pre-packed and individual fruits.
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Sharp end of soft fruit
M&S technical manager Andrew Sharp gives his opinion on the recent runaway success story, the Jubilee strawberry.