All articles by Sara Spary – Page 11
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NewsFood and drink sales enjoy a sporty summer boost
Food and drink achieved its best July sales performance for five years, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium’s retail sales monitor.
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NewsTesco to end lads’ mags sales to under 18s
Following Co-op’s announcement last week that it will delist lads’ mags unless publishers deliver them in pre-sealed bags by 9 September, Tesco has said it will no longer sell the magazines to under 18s.
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Comment & OpinionShelf wars
Both The Co-op and Tesco have taken a stand on the issue of displaying lads’ mags - but which approach is more likely to pay off?
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NewsLowest onion crop for years feared by growers
The UK could be headed for the worst onion harvest in four years as poor weather earlier this year continues to take its toll on the crop.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill others follow Co-op's lead in lads' mag crackdown?
Its demands for modesty bags are a victory for UK Feminista but bigger chains are less likely to get steamed up…
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NewsCostcutter strikes £35m financing deal with Barclays
Costcutter has signed a £35m refinancing deal with Barclays.
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NewsMorrisons acquires banana ripening factory
Morrisons is to acquire its first banana ripening site in Boston, Lincolnshire, to improve the quality and consistency of its bananas in store.
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NewsShellfish harvesting halted after food poisoning outbreak
Shellfish harvesting in Shetland has been suspended after unusually high levels of toxins were detected in shellfish traced back to Scottish manufacturer Shetland Mussels.
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NewsGluten-free brand Genius lands Asda listing
Gluten-free bread brand Genius has secured a listing with Asda – putting it in all the big four supermarkets for the first time.
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NewsRetail employment shows strongest growth since 2009
Retail employment enjoyed the strongest growth since 2009 in the second quarter of 2013, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsSainsbury’s mobile network offers pay-as-you-go plans
Sainsbury’s launched its mobile network this week promising a “competitive” pricing plan with bundles costing between £10 and £20.
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NewsUK agriculture gets £160m to cultivate ‘world-beating products’
The UK government today announced it is investing £160m in a bid to make the UK a world leader in agricultural science and technology and meet the future challenges of food security.
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NewsMPs seek questions to put to Mary Portas on high street review
What would you ask Mary Portas if you had the chance? The Communities and Local Government committee of MPs wants to know.
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NewsBy Sainsbury’s own-label brand rolls out to general merchandise
Sainsbury’s has revealed it is to roll out its own label ‘By Sainsbury’s’ brand into general merchandise for the first time this summer.
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NewsPartner in Pet Food buys Agro-Trust division
Partner in Pet Food, one of Europe’s leading pet food producers, has announced it is to acquire the pet food division of Hungarian company Agro-Trust.
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NewsCider producers badly need warm weather
Continued cold weather may start to affect the cider category by delaying the apple growing and pollinating season…
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NewsSourz makes Spirited Mango variant permanent
Liqueur brand Sourz has added a new flavour to its permanent line after a limited edition achieved strong sales…
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NewsCornetto targets teens with new flavours and packaging revamp
Unilever is repositioning its entire Cornetto portfolio to target a new, younger audience…
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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and the Co-op follow Tesco's lead on GM feed
Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and The Co-operative Group will begin allowing their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry, following Tesco’s announcement on Thursday.
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NewsGreen groups and industry duel over Waitrose ban on neonicotinoids
Industry and farming groups have reacted to the news that Waitrose is to ban suppliers from using three neonicotinoid pesticides over concerns about their effect on bees, butterflies and other crop pollinators.