All Retail articles – Page 659
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BFG launches Londis charm offensive
The Londis takeover saga has stepped up its pace post-Christmas, as the Big Food Group launched its bid to charm shareholders of the convenience retailer.
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ArticleLeading Edge announces more label innovations
Leading Edge has produced a range of premium labels for Sainsbury's rhubarb, blueberries, blackberries and redcurrants.
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Londis directors to back down
Four Londis directors are expected to back down over a shares package. While the store's action group has made a complaint to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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Northern Foods appoints chief executive
Northern Foods has annoucedd the appointment of Patricia O'Driscoll as the group's new chief executive.
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Londis withdraws support for Musgrave offer
Londis management has withdrawn its recommendation of a £40 million bid that would have seen its four executive directors net £21m.
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ArticleRetailers queue up for Safeway stores
Morrisons is preparing to sell around 140 of Safeway's smaller stores.
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ArticleBrazil nut shortage for Christmas
The Brazil nut is in short supply this winter and warnings have been issued that the crop faces long-term problems because of intensive farming.
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Retailers report slow start to Christmas sales
Retailers' warnings of a slow start to the Christmas shopping period have been backed by official figures showing sales growth were stagnant in November.
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Big Food Group makes Londis move
Londis has postponed its planned shareholder meeting after a rival bidder emerged for the convenience store chain.
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ArticleSupermarkets confident at Christmas
Major multiples are sure they have got it right on key lines for Christmas this year.
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Pressure mounts on Londis
Disgruntled Londis shareholders opposing the group's controversial takeover are likely to be angered further, following details of new million pound payouts to four executives.
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Morrisons pledges to keep it in the family
Sir Ken Morrison has expressed a wish that his 27-year-old son succeeds him in the family business.
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Former Ahold chief begins legal action
The former chief executive at Ahold Cees van der Hoeven, who quit in February following the e1 billion accounting scandal, has filed for compensation.
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ArticleTNS - Safeway sales falling fast
Safeway sales are falling fast, while Asda and Tesco sales are continuing to grow strongly, according to the latest figures published by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS).
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Teenager begins legal action against Kwik Save
A teenager just 4ft 4in tall has begun legal action against Kwik Save, where he was made to stack shelves without a ladder.
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Morrisons unveils Safeway plans
Safeway has confirmed that Morrisons £3 billion bid was just about acceptable and Sir Ken Morrison is preparing to launch a host of price cuts in the new year.
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Potato labelling improves
The Food Standards Agency reports that the problem of mislabelling of potatoes is improving.
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ArticleDefra's sustainable farming and food anniversary
Defra has announced the developments of its sustainable farming and food programme, one year on from its launch and outlines plans for future success.
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ArticleGerman giant to install VFM I-Deal
Edeka Fruchtkontor, part of the German retail giant Edeka has become the first of the group's five fresh produce units to sign an agreement to install the VFM I-Deal trade management system.
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ArticleNow Tesco faces strike action
Tesco could face disruption to Christmas supplies as it prepares for the possibility of strike action.