Supermarket News... The Co-operative And NFU Discuss Milk Supplies
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It has been reported by the Nation Farmers Union in the UK, that president Peter
Kendall and NFU dairy board chariman Gwyn Jones have held 'extremely productive'
talks with The Co-operative Group chief exectuive Peter Marks, about the
retailer establishing a dedicated relationship with it's dairy suppliers, and to
discuss issues raised in the NFU. More on this story
The Scottish garden centre chain Dobbies is to forge closer ties with
parent company Tesco as it prepares to sell its first own-branded
products in supermarket branches and to build new stores on Tesco sites.More on this
story
Tesco has launched the first of its new "Buy One, Get One Free Later" deals in order to assist customers cut down on food waste.
Tesco is making its movie
debut with a joint venture to make films of books by best-selling
authors. The group has joined forces with new media firm Amber
Productions to create DVD feature films based on books - the first of
which is being produced with legendary author Jackie Collins. Paris
Connections - based on a thriller by Ms Collins - is currently being
shot on location in France and will be available in Tesco stores in
May.More on this
story
Waitrose continues to outperform the sluggish high street, as shoppers stacked up on freezer food.More on this story
In a pre-close trading statement, covering the 6 weeks to 3 January 2010,
Morrisons has reported total sales growth (ex-fuel) of 11.2%, with like-for-like
sales (ex-fuel) increasing by 6.5%.More on this story
Tesco is planning to open its first wholesale Cash & Carry outlet in India
this year. More on this story
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