Retail news from FPJ – Page 48
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ArticleLidl boosts hourly wages amid UK growth
Entry-level wages will increase from £9.00 to £9.30 per hour outside of London and from £10.55 to £10.75 within the M25
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ArticleSurvey reveals pressure to reduce plastic further
UK shoppers think plastic packaging needs to be drastically reduced but price and lack of recycling knowledge are barriers to change
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ArticleStrong autumn sales for berries
Soft fruit revenues from August to November up two per cent on last year as berries continue to benefit from healthy snacking trend
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ArticleFloods make for tricky Chantenay season
Freshgro MD expects “consequences” for the UK Chantenay carrot crop amid prolonged, heavy rain in the Midlands
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ArticleEx-Tesco man joins Co-op buying group
David McKnight is named managing director of Co-operative Federal Retail and Trading Services
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ArticleWaitrose and John Lewis team up for Xmas ad
First-ever collaboration sees retailers present the heartwarming story of a young girl and her dragon friend
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ArticleWet weather hits potatoes
As volume sales fall, rainfall during lifting looks set to lead to higher waste and breakdown, which could limit supply and push up prices
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ArticleLidl targets 1,000 stores by 2023
Accelerated expansion plans could see German discounter eat further into Big Four’s market share
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ArticleRetailers bank on busy Christmas
Unspectacular recent sales figures leave supermarkets hoping for a bumper festive period to get back on track
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ArticleMorrisons removes black plastic from own brand
Almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic will be made more easily recyclable thanks to the move
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ArticleAussie retail tie-up for Sainsbury's
Supermarket chain agrees strategic wholesale partnership with Coles to supply own-label groceries and household products
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ArticleKevin the Carrot back for Christmas
Aldi's Christmas ad campaign features return of heroic root veg Kevin as he battles Russell Sprout and the Leafy Blinders
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ArticleSainsbury's named top SA stonefruit retailer
South African industry body Hortgro gives Sainsbury's the nod for its support of the category over the past year
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ArticleM&S releases Christmas ad
Retailer launches over 170 new product lines and a festive TV advert in time for Christmas
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ArticleIGD names retail champions
Aldi and Tesco win major awards in the offline and online categories, and there is also a gong for the Veg Power campaign
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ArticleTesco gets on board with seaweed trend
Supermarket bolsters its herb and spice selection with new lines from Scottish supplier Mara Seaweed
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ArticleSainsbury’s profits plummet amid store closures
Pre-tax profits down more than 90 per cent as retailer continues to integrate Argos into the business
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Article'Protect your people', urges Blue Skies
With a strong focus on CSR and adding value at source across seven countries, Blue Skies is now working to establish operations in Benin
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ArticleRenewed confidence in potato sector ahead of BP2019
Show director says upbeat mood in the category has helped him sign up a record number of exhibitors for event on 20 and 21 November
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ArticleM&S profits down despite food growth
Drop of 17 per cent in profit before tax and adjusting items part of five-year transformation plan says CEO Steve Rowe