Retail news from FPJ – Page 75
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ArticleTough quarter for Asda as sales dip
Supermarket blames challenging market for 1.3 per cent Q4 decline in 2019, but stresses that food sales held up well
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ArticleMushroom sales buoyant after Veganuary
Waitrose figures reveal shoppers buying more mushrooms at the start of 2020
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ArticleCutting edge veg
The massive surge in plant-based products launched this January is proof that retailers are serious about veganism. But are we witnessing a passing trend or a real revolution, and how can fresh produce benefit?
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ArticleFood-to-go growth ‘eating into grocery sales’
New research shows Millennials and Gen Z consumers are spending less on household food, creating challenges for retailers and suppliers
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ArticleSainsbury's launches "On the Go" store format
New store design taps into convenience trends and has tailored ranges for its customers
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ArticleDouble-digit growth for Ocado
Retailer benefits from growth in popularity of online shopping as well as new clients for its Smart Platform
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ArticleCompany Shop Group save 60m meals
Food redistribution organisation notches up new milestone in 2019, saving surplus food from going to waste
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ArticleVeganuary drives plant-based boom at Tesco
Supermarket reports record sales of plant-based wraps and sandwiches during meat-free campaign
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ArticleGCA opens annual survey
Christine Tacon launches final survey of suppliers as Groceries Code Adjudicator before her term ends in June
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ArticleSpar sells daffodils in support of Marie Curie
Ten pence from every bunch sold is being donated to the terminal illness charity as part of its 2020 Great Daffodil Appeal
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ArticleProduce Investments sells stake in Linwood Crops
PIL transfers all of its shares in LCL back to the potato marketer's management shareholders
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ArticleM&S picks up inaugural FLARE award
New Merchandising prize for retailer best practice recognises efforts by M&S to promote fresh produce to shoppers
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ArticleStripped-back Waitrose ads focus on quality
New 'slow TV' adverts put the focus on the origins and quality of Waitrose's food, including its fresh produce
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ArticleChange at the top for Flamingo
Co-founder and CEO Martin Hudson steps into executive director role and is replaced by former international MD Olivia Streatfeild
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Article"Sainsbury's performance is improving"
New Kantar data shows Sainsbury's faring well against Big Four competitors, while "Veganuary" trends take off
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ArticleWaitrose and Vitality offer fresh produce discounts
Partnership between the supermarket and insurer aims to encourage healthier eating and more exercise
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ArticleNI apple growers in limbo over Brexit
Uncertainty remains on apple exports to Republic of Ireland as UK readies to leave Europe
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Article£1.15m for creative ideas against food waste
New funding release from government encourages new ideas to tackle the 4.5 million tonnes of food wasted each year
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ArticleBan on plastic waste exports in Environment Bill
New powers for the government to crack down on outsourcing of plastic pollution included in return of Environment Bill
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ArticleIceland dumps plastic in major trial
Switch to plastic-free and reduced-plastic packaging on fresh produce promises major environmental benefits