All Retail articles – Page 605
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ArticleSomerfield deems itself attractive target
The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket chain sees itself as an attractive target, chairman John Lovering said on Wednesday.
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NFU Countryside asks consumers to 'buy local'
NFU Countryside has launched a campaign asking consumers to ‘support local producers’, proclaiming that ‘when shoppers buy local they help themselves, the environment and their local community.’
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ArticleEMR appoints new marketing manager
East Malling Research (EMR) has appointed Lisa Estorffe to the newly created role of commercial sales and marketing manager.
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ArticleTesco to open eastern England sourcing office
Tesco is to open a regional buying office for the east of England to help small producers from the region sell goods through the retailer's stores.
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ArticleTakeover talk can't prick Sainsbury's balloon
Sainsbury’s, the UK’s number three supermarket chain unveiled another strong set of figures this morning.
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ArticleTesco bananas get Amcor treatment
International banana giant Chiquita has chosen Amcor P-Plus modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology from Amcor Flexibles for its value and fun-sized banana packs to be sold in UK multiple Tesco.
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Asda mulls Sainsbury's bid
Asda is consulting with the Competition Commission to decipher whether antitrust issues could get in the way of a bid for Sainsbury’s, Reuters has reported.
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Eight-strong regional food and drink alliance launched
A regional food and drink alliance has been set up by eight groups across England as a mouthpiece for the burgeoning market for the local offer.
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ArticleWashington in spotlight at Morrisons
Washington Apples has launched a major campaign across Morrisons supermarkets promoting the region's fruit.
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Article£1bn Morrisons talks rumoured
Reports emanating from a Sunday Express article suggest that WM Morrison Supermarkets is in talks to sell 26 of its store sites for a fee in the region of £1 billion.
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ArticleKiwiberry bears fruit for Waitrose
Waitrose has run a small commercial trial of kiwiberries in a handful of stores this month.
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Yorkshire retailers in packaging breakthroughs
Freshinfo can exclusively reveal major developments in packaging at Asda and Morrisons that are set to have an impact on fresh produce.
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ArticleSainsbury's considers deadline extension
J Sainsbury is willing to extend the deadline set for a bid from a private equity consortium, as long as “meaningful discussions” continue, chairman Philip Hampton has stated.
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Easy Guides sell out
Within a month of launch, the first print of the new HTA/RHS Easy Guides series has nearly sold out.
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British Food Index reveals healthy is cheap
Shoppers who swap fatty foods for fruit, vegetables and healthy alternatives will save themselves the equivalent of a month’s grocery spend each year, according to new research.
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ArticleAsda refuses to rule out Sainsbury's bid
The speculation surrounding Sainsbury’s refuses to die down, with Asda refusing to rule a bid out and the name of property investor Robert Tchenguiz thrown into the ring.
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ArticleTesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment
The first arrivals of Finest British tomatoes on the vine hit the shelves in Tesco stores across the UK last week, supplied by Isle of Wight-based grower Wight Salads.
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ArticleWUWM praises revamped market in Belgrade
One of the oldest retail markets in Belgrade - the Zeleni venac Market - was officially re-opened for business on February 16 after an 18-month major reconstruction project designed to protect its history and traditional design.
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ArticleMorrisons vies for more upmarket image
Morrisons has unveiled plans for a £450 million makeover, in a bid to reinvent the UK’s fourth-largest grocery chain as a fresh food specialist.
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ArticleSupermarkets react to Bomfords issue
Supermarkets have been reacting this week to the Gangmaster Licensing Authority’s investigation into Bomfords’ labour providers by promising a close look at their dealings with their suppliers.