All Retail articles – Page 582
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ArticleEx-Asda chief moves in Down Under
Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd has recruited former Asda chief Archie Norman as an adviser on its acquisition of retailer Coles Group Ltd. The former Asda man would also oversee Coles core business if the takeover is completed.
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ArticleSpooky peppers hit Sainsbury's
A spooky alternative to the pumpkin is to appear at selected Sainsbury’s stores in time for Halloween.
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TNS: grocery growth improves
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show improved growth and a return to historical trends.
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Commission admits deadline delays
The competition Commission’s timetable for reporting on its inquiry into the grocery market is slipping.
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Tesco-Waitrose row hots up
Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy has demanded Waitrose chief executive Mark Price retracts last week’s scathing attack on Tesco, in which he accused the chain of “using its financial might to stamp out rivals”.
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ArticleIGD issues supermarket warning
Supermarkets must be more proactive in meeting consumer priorities, the IGD has warned.
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Eats, shoots and peas
Tesco has added organic pea shoots to its range of washed and ready-to-eat bagged salads.
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Morrisons could save £100m in early share sale
The founders of the Morrisons supermarket chain stand to save £100 million in tax if they sell their stake in the business by April.
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Sainsbury's appoints new c-store director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Tesco woman Dido Harding as convenience director, with effect from spring 2008.
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Lidl Scotland slashes fruit and veg prices by up to 70 per cent
Lidl Scotland has cut the price of its fruit and vegetables by up to 70 per cent until the end of October, starting this week.
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Pocket before planet, say consumers
UK consumers put the cost and convenience of food before the planet, according to a new survey from BBC Countryfile magazine.
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ArticleTesco to assess own-brand carbon trail
Tomatoes, potatoes and orange juice are to come under scrutiny as Tesco and the Carbon Trust team up to measure the carbon footprint of the retail giant's own-brand products.
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ArticleAsda goes back in time
Asda relaunched its traditional potato pack this week, featuring five old-style varieties that date back to the 19th century.
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Asda wins double green honour
UK supermarket Asda has scooped two high-profile environmental awards in one week.
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ArticleSainsbury's sales growth dips
Sainsbury’s has reported a slowdown in sales growth after poor summer weather affected trade.
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M&S voted best employer by teens
Marks & Spencer has been voted the best retailer to work for by youngsters aged 14 to 19, according to a survey conducted in June.
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ArticleWaitrose boss hits out at Tesco
Waitrose boss Mark Price has urged the Competition Commission to take action to stop the UK turning into “Tescoland”.
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ArticlePFM to the rescue
PFM Packaging Machinery Ltd has enabled a small family business, Windwhistle Farm, to modernise and meet demand from major retailers.
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Sainsbury's to vacate Holborn for King's Cross
Sainsbury’s is to quit its swanky headquarters in Holborn to move to a cheaper and more environmentally friendly site on the King’s Cross development site.
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ArticleLocal apples in store at Booths
Booths has teamed up with a family-run farm in the heart of Cheshire to offer a range of traditional home-grown apples from October.