All The Grocer articles in 5 July 2014
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NewsCompany and Sector Performance Tracker
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets jostling to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’
The supermarket price wars are a “race to the bottom” that “could deter future investors”, according to a newly released white paper on retail trends.
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NewsPhilip Morris buys e-cigarette maker Nicocigs
Marlboro owner Philip Morris International has acquired UK e-cigarettes businesses Nicocigs.
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NewsLidl UK’s Ronny Gottschlich ‘surprised’ by Netto return
Lidl UK MD Ronny Gottschlich has said he was “surprised” by the deal between Sainsbury’s and Netto.
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NewsPrice war would be 'strategy of decline', says Tesco
Tesco has told shareholders it will resist moves for an all-out price war.
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NewsMorrisons to issue £300m in corporate bonds
Morrisons announced after markets closed on Friday that it had successfully launched £300m in corporate bonds.
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NewsUK dairy industry outlines roadmap for ‘post-quota era’
A new roadmap to prepare the UK dairy industry for the “post-quota era” and eradicate the UK’s dairy trade deficit is being launched in Westminster today.
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NewsIGD predicts discount market will double by 2019
The UK grocery market will increase in value by 16% by 2019, driven by growth in the discount, convenience and online
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NewsBRC shelves business rates alternatives proposals
The BRC has shelved its proposals for alternatives to the business rates system, including a radical plan for a new energy tax, after admitting that it is too soon to be suggesting a format for a ready-made replacement.
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NewsTesco and Morrisons lose share again in latest Kantar figures
Tesco and Morrisons saw both sales and market share fall in the 12 weeks to 22 June, according to the latest supermarket share data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsUK food security: leadership and self-sufficiency are key, say MPs
The UK government must show greater leadership and clearer lines of responsibility on the issue of food security, a new report by MPs has warned.
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NewsPoundworld to fund expansion with £26m loan package
Poundworld has secured £26m in funding to finance its ambitious expansion plans and develop its international supply chain.
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NewsMüller UK boss Ronald Kers promoted to group CEO
Müller UK & Ireland CEO Ronald Kers has been promoted to take on responsibility of the entire Müller group as of next year.
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NewsGreggs on course for first half profit jump
Greggs expects to post a 40% rise in first half operating profit after sales rose by 3.1%
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NewsVoluntary code on the cards for UK beef industry: Eustice
The beef sector could get its own voluntary code of conduct on farmer contracts, following a crisis summit chaired by Defra today.
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NewsMüller announces 1.2ppl cut in farmgate milk price
Müller has become the latest dairy processor to announce a milk price cut, with its standard milk price set to drop by 1.2 pence per litre from August.
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NewsKlesch Group reportedly in talks to buy Murco
Murco – the forecourt operator that was put up for sale by its US parent company Murphy Oil four years ago – is reportedly on the verge of finally being sold.
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NewsWarburtons operating profits soar by 52%
Expansion into new product categories has helped Warburtons deliver a sharp increase in sales and profits.
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NewsDairy Crest teams up with Fonterra for Davidstow whey venture
Dairy Crest has struck a strategic partnership with New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra for its £45m Davidstow whey venture.
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NewsPoundland sees further sales boost after strong annual growth
Poundland has reported an 18% first quarter growth in sales this morning after posting double-digit full-year sales and profit growth