All Retail articles – Page 609
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Asda sparks Fairtrade concern
The Fairtrade Foundation has told FPJ it is “concerned” following discussions with retailer Asda about its plans to introduce its own fair-trade kite-mark on UK-grown produce.
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Observer predicts Morrisons takeover approach
A report in today’s Observer claims Morrisons is about to face a £6 billion takeover approach from a consortium of private equity firms.
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Wal-Mart drops organic premium
Wal-Mart has slashed prices on its organic fresh produce offer.
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World Cup boost for grocers
Grocers have had the best sales growth since December last year...
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ArticleTesco to build training centre
Tesco has applied to Broxbourne Council for permission to build a training academy near its headquarters in Cheshunt.
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ArticleMorrisons returns to positive growth
Morrisons has moved into positive growth (of two per cent) for the first time since its acquisition of the Safeway business, says TNS.
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ArticleSainsbury's/Oliver embarrass government
The government has been embarrassed by “apolitical” celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and Sainsbury’s, who have distanced themselves from a Department of Health campaign to encourage families to eat together.
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ArticleWaitrose walks off with Brammies
Waitrose stole the show at this year’s Brammy Awards, picking up a number of accolades, including Best Bramley Retailer.
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Delhaize takes PLA plunge
Following successful trials, a Belgian supermarket chain is expanding its environmentally friendly packaging program to incorporate 100 per cent natural packaging on its prepared salad lines.
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ArticleFrench join Redbridge for summer
The Sunshine Fruits from France campaign will for the first time this year join forces with Redbridge Holdings to boost the wholesale trade of French summer fruit.
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Asda backs campaign to change Sunday laws
Asda is amongst a group of British retailers campaigning to change Sunday trading laws in England and Wales.
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Whitbread pops up at Jessops
Robin Whitbread, the former J Sainsbury plc and Somerfield executive, has resurfaced.
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Asda probes "serious flaws" in GMB ballot
Asda will pursue legal action to prevent a proposed five-day strike by workers at its distribution depots around the UK.
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TDG earns Kwik contract
Kwik Save has awarded the UK warehouse and distribution business for both its ambient and frozen volumes to TDG.
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ArticleRetailers react to inquiry into supplier relationships
The UK’s top two supermarkets reacted with casual arrogance to the Competition Commission (CC) announcement that it will be investigating retailer/supplier relationships.
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ArticleAsda workers call five-day strike
According to national media reports, Asda distribution workers will stage a five-day strike from June 30, in a protest over pay and bargaining rights.
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Kids boost Spanish grape sales
Parents choosing to include fresh grapes in their children’s lunchboxes have played a large part in the growth of UK consumption of seedless fruit, according to Foods from Spain.
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Asda braced for strike action
The long-running stand-off between Asda and the GMB union has led to distribution centre staff voting for a walkout.
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ArticleInvest NI ups Asda's local output
Invest Northern Ireland has helped Asda chain in its bid to increase the range of local products it sells.
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M&S plans international expansion
Marks & Spencer is rumoured to be opening 150 new stores overseas as part of an ambitious expansion which will take the number of its international outlets to more than 350.