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M&S packaging expert casts doubt over its Plan A targets
Marks & Spencer has admitted it may not fulfil its Plan A pledge to ensure all packaging can be easily recycled or composted by 2012.Speaking at the industry's monthly Food Club meeting, senior packaging technologist Dr Mark Caul told...
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Asda registers Feel Good trademark
Asda has kicked off a healthy living drive and is believed to be launching a new healthy-eating advice service for customers. The supermarket has applied to register a 'Feel Good with Asda' trademark and a new advice service would fit in...
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Esom rises to board in restructuring at M&S
Steven Esom, head of food at Marks & Spencer, was appointed to the board of directors this week as part of a radical management shake-up in which Sir Stuart Rose was also made executive chairman in addition to his existing duties as...
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Asda woos wealthy shoppers - Q&A and Availability
Joe Lock knew he had a challenge on his hands when he became store manager of Asda's underperforming Burgh Heath branch in Surrey a month ago but he has already been rewarded with a Top Store award. Our shopper was impressed by how clean and tidy...
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The Flying Dutchman plays British beef card
Sir Ken's imminent retirement and this week's much-anticipated results meant a story about Morrisons' decision to source all its fresh meat from British farmers was likely to be overshadowed. But industry pundits and farmers alike...
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Tahira widens Asda's halal
Tahira Foods has significantly expanded the range of halal foods its sells in Asda.The Wembley supplier, which claims to be Europe's largest halal provider, has expanded the frozen meats it supplies to Asda to include whole chicken,...
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M&S gives roses the Autograph treatment
Marks and Spencer is to launch a range of roses branded with the Autograph logo, which has so far been used only on premium clothing, beauty and homeware ranges.The roses are an extension of the Flowers & Gifts Delivered range and will...
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Ewes cheese for Waitrose
Shepherds Purse has won a national contract to supply two of its ewes milk cheeses to Waitrose following trials in 14 Yorkshire stores. It will be supplying Olde York to 60 Waitrose stores. The profile of the company had been lifted by...
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First Fairtrade lolly launched by The Co-op
The Co-op is launching a raft of premium lollies and ice creams under its Truly Irresistible label to tap into the growth in luxury desserts.The lollies, which include Fairtade pineapple, mango and banana smoothie sticks, have a healthy...
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Tesco Ireland hires Jacobs for marketing
Kenny Jacobs is set to join Tesco Ireland as marketing director.Jacobs, who is currently customer manager for wholesaler Makro, will join the retailer on 1 May.At Makro, Jacobs was second in command to managing director Hannes...
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Tesco threatens action over Ocado ads
Tesco is threatening to complain to the Advertising Standards Authority about Ocado's latest advertising campaign.An advert run this week by the online retailer claimed it would match Tesco on 3,500 branded products, but Tesco claims it is...
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Supermarket shares fall
Shares in Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons fell yesterday after analysts warned the chains could struggle to hit sales expectations.“Consensus forecasts appear to assume that Tesco, Sainsbury and Morrison will all continue to grow UK sales...
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Possible sale for Asda's property development arm
Wal-Mart, the parent company of Asda, is considering selling the chain's property development arm Gazeley.It has retained investment bank UBS to explore strategic options, including a sale, for Gazeley, which develops distribution networks...
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Ocado to match Tesco on branded products
Online retailer Ocado is planning to match Tesco on 3,500 branded products.The retailer will have to invest about £10m to keep its price pledge and the move has surprised the industry because Ocado is thought to have recorded a pre-tax loss...
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Tesco growth lagging but it will fight back say analysts
Tesco and Sainsbury's have underperformed the total grocery market for the second consecutive month, while Morrisons and Asda have built on sales momentum, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel figures.The total grocery market grew 5.9%...
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All meat now 100%-British at Morrisons
Morrisons has become the first of the big four to source all fresh meat from Britain following a switch to 100%-British fresh beef.The supermarket already stocks 100%-British fresh pork, lamb and poultry, but previously sourced 5% of...
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Tesco to build 27 turbines in next stage of energy project
Tesco has secured planning permission to build 27 wind turbines in store car parks as part of its ambitious renewable energy technology programme.Following a trial of the UK's first Ropatec turbine in its Newton Aycliffe store, Tesco is...
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Store closures prompt Asda Living facelift
Asda is considering changing the layout of all Living stores following the announcement that it is to close all George standalones.The clothing range at the Leeds Living store has been moved to the ground floor following the closure of...
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Staff are the best ingredient - Q&A and Availability
Floor staff at Waitrose Otley branch in West Yorkshire don't just stack shelves and price products. They also offer shoppers advice on recipes and ingredients, and the fact they are more than happy to go that extra step to help shoppers has been...
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What the papers said - 8th March 2008
Somerfield's shareholders may be forced to accept a break-up bid for the group. Barclays Capital, Apax Partners and property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz had hoped to secure an offer for the business, but a break-up was more likely, the paper reported....