UK: CWS FOCUSES ON ORGANICS

Article Abstract:

Co-operative Wholesale society (CWS) is trying to find the best way to set up organic fruit and vegetable lines in its 342 convenience stores, currently changing their name to Welcome stores. CWS responded to Waitrose's and Asda's organic project and has already presented organic lines in its 330 supermarkets and superstores. Waitrose established on-line organic home delivery, Waitrose Organics Direct, early in February 2000 and Asda cut its own-label organic products by 10%. Asda's move has not been welcomed by the Soil Association's agriculture development, claiming that the higher prices of organic products correspond to the production costs. Also an HDRA report carried out for the Ministry of Agriculture says that even if organic fruit were grown in the UK, rather than imported, the prices would have to persist being high.

Grocery stores, Brief Article, Co-operative Wholesale Society

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Convenience sector 'facing saturation'

Article Abstract:

According to a report from the UK Institute of Grocery Distribution the convenience sector of the UK grocery retail market could be reaching saturation point. This is mainly due to supermarket chains and petrol retailers becoming involved in the sector. The report advises firms to ensure that prices match customers expectations and that costs should be saved from the supply chain. In the superstore sector of the market, the report concludes that some areas of the UK have not yet reached saturation point. It specifies the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In the latter there are as many as 64,000 people per superstore.

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UK: Convenience sector of the UK grocery retail market could be reaching saturation point, according to a study

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Bananas prove most appealing

Article Abstract:

Since Sainsbury opened its first 'Sainsbury's Local' convenience store in Fulham, London, during August 1998, the store has sold over 8,300lb of bananas. For some reason bananas have proved to be the most popular product at the new format store, and is said to reflect the popularity of fresh produce among local residents and workers in Fulham, which is said to account for 90% of all products sold from the store.

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Reports that its convenience store in Fulham, London, has sold over 8,300 lb of bananas since its opening in 8/98

Services information, J. Sainsbury PLC

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