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Women’s Institutes go back into battle over milk price war
The National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) has waded into the milk price war by calling for reassurance from supermarkets that they will support British dairy farmers.The move comes after Asda cut the price of four pints from...
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NewsLocalised minimum pricing won’t stop binge drinking, say retailers
If 10 local authorities succeed in exploiting a competition law loophole, it could signal the end of national pricing strategies on alcohol, warns Michelle Perrett
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JLP veteran Jones to run Waitrose’s supply chain
Waitrose has appointed a man with 28 years experience at John Lewis as its supply chain director. David Jones, who is currently divisional registrar for John Lewis, will replace former director Mark Williamson on 31 August.
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Tesco brings in new own-label flag for healthy option lines
Tesco is introducing a new range of healthy eating labels across 700 of its own-label products in August to signpost healthier options to its customers.More than 200 of those lines will have the new healthy eating 'wave' symbol, which...
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Retail Prices: Prices go up again as baby goods come off promotion
The cost of the average basket across the big four has risen 1.3% in July thanks to price increases in infant, deli and dairy goods, says Michelle Perrett
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NewsOcado reveals details of institutional investors
Investment group Fidelity has taken a 13.17% stake in Ocado, filings with the London Stock Exchange show.
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NewsTesco plots global F&F chain
Tesco will take its F&F clothing brand worldwide if the first standalone store in Prague is a success.
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NewsOcado share price tumbles on debut
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner said he would not sell his current shareholding in the company at 275p per share - despite shares falling as low as 163p this morning.
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NewsOcado lowers share price in fresh blow to IPO
Ocado has been forced to lower the asking price for its shares in the latest blow to the company’s planned stock market debut.
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Retail Prices: June was a splendid month to score with... nappy deals
Promotional activity for the World Cup had little impact on the Grocer Price Index in June with the average price falling by only 0.3%, says Michelle Perrett
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Retailers pay penalty for World Cup disaster
England's early exit from the World Cup will end up costing the grocery sector a whopping £300m, a leading analyst has estimated."Retailers will have hedged on England reaching at least the quarter finals," said Planet Retail head of...
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NewsSustainability must be top of the agenda, says Leahy
At the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit, grocery leaders urged the industry to step up its efforts tackling climate change. Michelle Perrett reports
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NewsTesco ad campaign celebrates quality of own-label lines
Tesco's advertising will switch tack on Monday to focus on the quality of its own-label products.
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NewsKing calls on government to clarify its food strategy
Sainsbury's CEO Justin King has called on the government to develop a clearer strategy on food policy. Speaking during a debate organised by the retailer on cooking at home, King said there were too many food initiatives and the problem...
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City welcomes reshuffle of execs at Sainsbury’s
The merry-go-round at the top of grocery continued turning this week as Sainsbury's became the latest retailer to announce a top-level reshuffle.
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Fresh & Easy’s local sourcing boosted by new California hub
Tesco is to open a new sourcing hub in California to buy local wines and foods for its worldwide operations.
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NewsEmergency Budget: VAT up but food escapes
VAT will rise to 20% from next year – but will not apply to food, following today’s emergency Budget.
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NewsLast orders called for Calais booze cruisers
The booze cruise could be on its last legs - as three UK alcohol retailers pull out of Calais.
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NewsSainsbury’s King warns government of VAT chaos
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has urged the government to freeze National Insurance contributions and provide adequate time for the implementation of a VAT hike.
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NewsTesco treads water with flat sales in first quarter
Falling food inflation meant like-for-like sales at Tesco were almost flat in the first quarter of the new financial year.
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