All Supermarkets articles – Page 14

  • News

    Co-op fraudster pays price

    2007-07-27T00:00:00Z

    A fraudster who stole half-a-million pounds from the Ilkeston Co-op was this week handed a four-year jail sentence and ordered to pay back £198,477.

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    Tesco takes a ban but leaves a bill

    2007-07-26T18:00:00Z

    A Tesco Express store in West Sussex has had its licence to sell alcohol suspended for one month - but local residents and businesses may have to foot the bill for the legal costs of imposing the ban.

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    Celebrity chef set to take on Tesco

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is gearing up to take on his local Tesco when he opens a small grocery store in the Devon town of Axminster in three weeks time.

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    Tesco blasted for "arrogance"

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Norfolk retailer Nigel Dowdney has taken the battle for the high street right to the heart of the enemy by joining other protestors at Tesco's Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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    Eastenders win battle with Tesco

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    Local retailers in Highams Park, East London, are rejoicing after Tesco lost a fight to build a colossal mixed-use development in their area.

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    Tesco tries community spirit

    2007-06-15T00:00:00Z

    Managers and staff at Tesco Express stores have been told to spend one day a year working in their local neighbourhoods after what the supermarket says is customer demand for more community-based activity from its stores.

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    Tesco can't match us, declare indies

    2007-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Eight out of 10 independent retailers believe their store plays an active grass-roots role in the community which multiple supermarket chains cannot match, according to an exclusive survey.

  • News

    Big two Co-ops agree future structure

    2007-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Members of the Co-operative Group and United Co-operatives have given the thumbs up to the long-awaited merger of the two societies, resulting in a major management shake-up.

  • News

    Co-ops make a comeback

    2007-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Co-ops, multiples and symbols are performing well in the c-store market according to IGD's latest report

  • News

    New push for Tesco Express

    2007-05-04T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is continuing its march into the convenience sector by appealing for new stores with space of 3,500-5,000sq ft through a press advert.

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    Co-op wins royal recognition

    2007-05-04T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Group has been presented with a Queen's Award in recognition of its business practices including its position on Fairtrade products.

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    Co-op cash helps out

    2007-05-04T00:00:00Z

    Southern Co-op is offering a number of grants to local groups and good causes through its Foundation Community Award Scheme.

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    Tesco faces storm over deliveries

    2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has incurred the wrath of Camden council bosses and local residents by flouting parking rules when delivering to its stores in the London borough.

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    Co-ops profit in tough times

    2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Co-operatives are overcoming some tough trading conditions and producing market-beating performances.

  • Dear Jac

    Asda out of date

    2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Asda has been fined £42,500 for stocking scores of out-of-date products at three Cardiff stores.

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    Co-op pulls the plug on light bulbs

    2007-04-06T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Group is to phase out the sale of traditional light bulbs and instead offer an improved range of energy-efficient alternatives.

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    Asda gets rapped over rodent problem

    2007-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Asda has been fined £18,000 for allowing mice to mess in chocolate at its Clapham Junction store in South London.

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    Co-op on home turf

    2007-02-23T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Group is to open a convenience store in Manchester, its first in its home town.

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    Big co-op merger gets the go-ahead

    2007-02-23T00:00:00Z

    A merger between the Co-operative Group and United Co-op to create the world's largest consumer co-operative looks almost certain to go ahead after both boards gave the deal the green light.

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    Tesco in control of 21 areas

    2007-02-23T00:00:00Z

    Tesco in control of 21 areas