All The Grocer articles in 19 April 2014
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NewsFabulous Bakin’ Boys bought by Daelmans Group
Baked goods supplier Fabulous Bakin’ Boys has been acquired by Dutch business Daelmans Group.
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NewsTesco returns to the US with F&F fashion chain
Tesco is set to re-enter the US market, with its fashion chain F&F aiming to conquer the states as part of its global expansion plans.
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NewsPaper wine bottle developer Greenbottle goes bankrupt
GreenBottle, the packaging specialist that developed a paper wine bottle, has gone into administration.
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NewsPoundstretcher clocks up 3% like-for-like sales growth
Poundstretcher has reported like-for-like sales growth of 3% for the year ending March 31, 2014.
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NewsMarch retail sales hindered by late Easter
Retailers will be hoping the late Easter delivers a much-needed boost in April, after like-for-like retail sales dipped 1.7% in March.
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NewsPeroni still popular in UK but Europe challenging for SABMiller
Brits’ continuing thirst for Peroni Nastro Azzurro helped drive SABMiller’s lager volumes in the UK up 5% in the year ending 31 March, the brewer reported today.
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NewsImperial to close Nottingham plant with loss of 540 jobs
Imperial Tobacco has been accused of a “cynical ploy” in blaming new EU regulations for contributing to the closure of its plant in Nottingham.
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NewsTesco promises more price cuts as profits drop 6%
Tesco today promised to accelerate the price war against its supermarket rivals and the discounters, as group profits fell 6%.
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NewsTesco full-year results prompt calls for action
Analysts are calling for greater action from Tesco to clarify its proposition and take on the discounters, following today’s results.
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NewsPanda soft drinks aim to make a splash with new design
Soft drinks brand Panda has toned down its packaging in a bid to get away from its fizzy drinks image – three years after parent company Nichols axed the Panda Pops range.
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NewsKerrygold sales lift Irish Dairy Board profits in 2013
Record sales and high prices helped lift profits at Kerrygold brand owner the Irish Dairy Board in 2013.
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NewsTesco’s store plan: More Giraffes and gyms in the pipeline
Tesco is to open more than 100 Giraffe, Decks and Harris+Hooles as part of plans to accelerate its UK store turnaround programme.
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NewsCream Egg alcohol shots hit discounter shelves for Easter
One Manchester-based supplier is hoping Easter will get messy for reasons other than chocolate with the launch of Cream Egg alcohol shots.
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NewsScotch whisky wins extra protection in Australia
Scotch whisky has been given extra protection in Australia from fake products, after the name was registered as a trademark.
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NewsFood bank use surges as charities call for action on hunger
Use of food banks for emergency supplies almost tripled in 2013-14, new figures have shown.
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NewsBurton’s looks for NPD boost with £15m factory investment
Burton’s Biscuit Company is investing almost £15m in its manufacturing sites.
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NewsDodgy takeaways prompt Which? calls for action on food fraud
Which? has called for action against fraud in the takeaway sector, after finding many lamb dishes had been adulterated…
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Grocer 33Tesco Purley
Service is always the key focus. Creating that culture in store where staff are willing to say hello to customers…
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op governance concerns revealed back in 1958
A 1958 report revealed the same concerns as Myners over an unworkable board structure and hamstrung executives…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco and Waitrose make a real success of food-to-go?
Waitrose and Tesco are trying out new approaches to hospitality…