UK: ASDA TO STREAMLINE SUPPLY

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Aiming to improve communication throughout the supply chain, UK supermarket group, Asda, is to reduce the number of its suppliers and concentrate on developing a closer and more harmonious working relationship with them. The group will elect key suppliers for each category and category captains for each section. Rather than communicating through a buyer, Asda will choose around 180 companies who will receive information directly.

Use of materials & supplies, ASDA

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UK: SUPERMARKET LINKS WITH OIL FIRMS CRITICISED

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The Petrol Retailers Association has launched an attack on the increasing links between supermarkets and oil companies. It says alliances such as Tesco Express, which Tesco has set up with Esso and is set to be expanded by the forthcoming opening of 150 new forecourt sites, are damaging consumers' interests and will drive smaller competitors out of the market. The association wants the government to launch an inquiry and to appoint an independent regulator to overlook practices.

Grocery Stores, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Public affairs, Tesco PLC, Petrol Retailers Association, Esso

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UK: CO-OP AND ESSO TEAM UP IN GUERNSEY

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Esso and The Channel Islands Co-operative Society have joined forces in a joint venture to open a petrol forecourt and convenience store in Castel, Guernsey. Calling itself En Route, the store offers fresh and frozen food with fifty per cent of the lines bearing the Co-op's own label. A second En Route is planned in Jersey and will open in the year 2000.

Canada, Joint ventures, Nonbank Credit Card Firms, Credit Card Issuing, Fuel Oil Dealers, Heating Oil Dealers, Personal credit institutions, Retail industry, Retail trade, Fuel oil industry, Petroleum industry, Nonbank credit card services, Automobile services industry, Gasoline industry, Automotive services industry, Guernsey, Esso S.A., Channel Islands Co-Operative Society

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