All Retail articles – Page 629

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    Tesco launches star-studded TV campaign

    2006-08-16T09:01:01Z

    Tesco has launched a primetime TV campaign - starring household names including Ronnie Corbett, Martine McCutcheon and Alan Titchmarsh - to help save on plastic bags.

  • Asda sales beat expectations
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    Asda sales beat expectations

    2006-08-16T08:15:00Z

    Asda has enjoyed "above plan" second-quarter sales, according to owner Wal-Mart Stores.

  • Coopers warehouse
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    Coopers scoops BHS salads business

    2006-08-13T09:01:01Z

    Bolton-based food-service supplier Coopers Produce has secured a new contract to supply salads into High Street department store, British Home Stores (BHS).

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    Asda reveals Scottish expansion plan

    2006-08-11T12:50:42Z

    Asda has unveiled ‘major investment’ plans to open new superstores in Scotland.

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    Nisa news on Costcutter merger

    2006-08-11T09:57:56Z

    The £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store chain Costcutter is back on track following the approval a new merger deal this week.

  • Asda sees Salanova sales soar
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    Asda sees Salanova sales soar

    2006-08-10T09:49:27Z

    Sampling demonstrations at over 100 Asda stores last month have boosted sales of Salanova, Rijk Zwaan’s one-cut ready lettuce.

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    BRC draft statement on standard for seasonal sites

    2006-08-09T13:01:01Z

    The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued a draft position statement on the treatment of seasonal sites within its Global Food Standard and the industry has until August 14 to suggest amendments.

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    Tesco gambles on Vegas

    2006-08-09T09:59:00Z

    Tesco looks set to open 20 stores in Las Vegas as part of its US expansion strategy.

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    Merger hangs in balance

    2006-08-08T17:01:01Z

    The controversial £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store group Costcutter is hanging in the balance ahead of a critical board meeting this week.

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    Morrisons's director to speak at IGD event

    2006-08-08T15:01:01Z

    Morrisons' senior trading director Martyn Jones is to speak at IGD's Supply Chain Summit, to be held in London on November 9.

  • Waitrose growth spurt continues
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    Waitrose growth spurt continues

    2006-08-07T13:01:02Z

    Waitrose sales for the latest 26-week cumulative period are 10.6 per cent up year-on-year.

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    New face at Hard Rock

    2006-08-06T18:01:01Z

    Hard Rock International has announced that Francesca Carter has been appointed as regional sales and marketing manager for café locations in Europe.

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    Asda celebrates local food

    2006-08-03T17:01:01Z

    Asda is building on its commitment to provenance with a series of ‘Local Celebration Weeks’ this month, in a bid to expand its range of 3,000 local products.

  • Morrisons surprises City with sales rise
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    Morrisons surprises City with sales rise

    2006-08-03T10:04:45Z

    Morrisons' recovery appears to be gathering pace, as the Bradford-based chain this morning announced a 6.6 per cent rise, excluding fuel, in first-half like-for-like sales.

  • Sainsbury's acquires stores from Somerfield
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    Sainsbury's acquires stores from Somerfield

    2006-08-02T12:28:29Z

    J Sainsbury plc has purchased four stores from Somerfield for an undisclosed price.

  • UK still a priority for Wal-Mart
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    UK still a priority for Wal-Mart

    2006-07-31T11:13:05Z

    US retail giant Wal-Mart has emphasised a continuing commitment to Asda after selling its 85 German hypermarkets to Metro.

  • Asda shouts about all things green
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    Asda shouts about all things green

    2006-07-31T08:01:01Z

    Asda has responded to environment secretary David Miliband’s order for retailers to become more environment-friendly by stepping up its commitments to reduce food and packaging waste from its stores.

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    Retailers benefit from Kwik Save demise

    2006-07-27T15:54:47Z

    The demise of Kwik Save has brought good fortune for retailers over the last few weeks, with many major multiples maintaining or increasing their market share.

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    Tesco strengthens Czech position

    2006-07-26T17:01:01Z

    Tesco has strengthened its position in the Czech market with the acquisition of 11 Carrefour outlets in Prague for around CZK 4 billion (£96 million).

  • Rooney gets the red card from Asda
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    Rooney gets the red card from Asda

    2006-07-25T12:33:50Z

    Asda has dropped Wayne Rooney as the face of its promotional campaign this week after his poor performance in the World Cup.