Archive of all Tesco articles – Page 250
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MPs criticise GP supermarket plans
MPs have criticised the government’s plans to offer GP services in supermarkets.
Former health secretary Frank Dobson, said: “It’s all very well saying we will get Tesco’s in, but the supermarkets have slaughtered local shops, sometimes to… -
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Please call says St Merryn
Red meat processor St Merryn Foods said this week it was looking for more British new season organic lamb to fulfil increasing supply volumes to Tesco.The company, which is part of the Grampian Country Food Group, urged south west and South...
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Bananas price crash is feared
There are fears that bananas could become a key weapon in the impending price war between Tesco and Asda.In the wake of Asda’s pledge to slash £102m off its overall prices, industry commentators believe that a price crash for bananas could be...
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Asda set to roll out RFID
Asda is to enter the RFID arena for the first time with plans to introduce tagging into its warehouses and back of stores throughout this year.The move comes as Tesco admitted that there was a question mark hanging over the deadline for its...
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Senior director leaves Tesco
Tesco’s grocery trading director Colin Smith has left the retailer to join rival supermarket chain Somerfield.As revealed by The Grocer on Saturday (January 21), Smith will take up the role of trading and marketing director at Somerfield – a...
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New Tesco price war looms
Tesco is to spark what could be the fiercest price war of recent years as it seeks to launch a stronger value message to set itself apart from rivals.The Grocer has learned that Tesco has been block booking advertising space for the end of this...
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New Tesco price war looms
Tesco is to spark what could be the fiercest price war of recent years as it seeks to launch a stronger value message to set itself apart from rivals.The Grocer has learned that Tesco has been block booking advertising space for the end of this...
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Inverness four for Tesco?
Tesco is planning to increase its dominance in what has already been crowned Britain’s biggest ‘Tesco town’ with an application to build a fourth store in Inverness, Scotland.The plan for the 48,000 sq ft store would increase Tesco’s dominance...
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Inverness four for Tesco?
Tesco is planning to increase its dominance in what has already been crowned Britain’s biggest ‘Tesco town’ with an application to build a fourth store in Inverness, Scotland.The plan for the 48,000 sq ft store would increase Tesco’s dominance...
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Tesco conserves energy in Diss
Morrisons would have felt the pressure just before Christmas, as Tesco opened a new store on the doorstep of one of its ex-Safeway stores. Tesco will be making the most of the positive PR surrounding the fact that the store in Diss, Norfolk, is...
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Tesco conserves energy in Diss
Morrisons would have felt the pressure just before Christmas, as Tesco opened a new store on the doorstep of one of its ex-Safeway stores. Tesco will be making the most of the positive PR surrounding the fact that the store in Diss, Norfolk, is...
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Tesco plans big Irish warehouse
Tesco has been given the green light to build Ireland’s biggest distribution centre, while arch rival Dunnes Stores is believed to be eyeing sites for its first such facility.It is estimated that Tesco’s 700,000 sq ft king-size warehouse near...
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Tesco plans big Irish warehouse
Tesco has been given the green light to build Ireland’s biggest distribution centre, while arch rival Dunnes Stores is believed to be eyeing sites for its first such facility.It is estimated that Tesco’s 700,000 sq ft king-size warehouse near...
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Back just first casualty at Somerfield, tips City
The surprise ousting of Somerfield chief executive Steve Back in favour of former Asda boss Paul Mason could be the first senior manager departure of many under the new owners.Already The Grocer has learned that former Tesco grocery trading...
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Back just first casualty at Somerfield, tips City
The surprise ousting of Somerfield chief executive Steve Back in favour of former Asda boss Paul Mason could be the first senior manager departure of many under the new owners.Already The Grocer has learned that former Tesco grocery trading...
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Tesco in throes of planning row
Tesco is embroiled in a massive greenfield planning row just days after Sir Terry Leahy said it did not build on undeveloped sites.The Grocer has learned that Tesco is pushing through at least three proposals on such sites. Yet, in an...
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Student flats first
Tesco is planning the UK’s biggest mixed-use development with a 100,000 sq ft store and 1,600 flats on a brownfield site in Glasgow.The development is set to be Tesco’s first large scheme to offer student housing, with a 1,300-bed accommodation...
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TESCO TIPPED TO CLEAN UP
No retailer arguably stands to gain more from the repeal of the groceries order than Tesco. The market is waiting with bated breath to see what will happenAnyone who is familiar with Tesco’s progress in the UK will be aware that the...