All The Grocer articles in 1 October 2011 – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesSuppliers fear the worst over Tesco's cuts
Tesco’s new Big Price Drop offensive slashes the cost of 3,000 lines. Who’s going to pay - and how?
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Analysis & Features
Tesco cuts will be welcomed
In figures taken as its Big Price Drop was starting, Tesco’s prices went up, while Morrisons and Sainsbury’s made month-on-month cuts.
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NewsPoundworld launches Express c-store format
Poundworld is set to capitalise on the exploding popularity of round-pound stores by launching a new convenience-style format called Poundworld Express. The concept stores will be smaller than existing Poundworld stores and will focus on…
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Comment & Opinion
Critical Eye... on winsome whippets and purloined Swiss roll
The downturn has turned us into a nation of escapism artists! If we’re not getting deliriously excited about the latest style over substance, high-concept movie (go on, watch Inception a second time it really isn’t as good as you remembered),…
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NewsDCS container hit by rocket-propelled grenade in Libya
A container-load of shampoo from Stratford-upon-Avon-based manufacturer and wholesaler DCS Europe was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in Libya last month. CEO Denys Shortt said he received a call from the new Libyan authorities last…
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NewsVion considering exit from organic poultry
Vion, the country’s second-largest poultry supplier, is considering pulling out of the organic chicken market as a result of a review of its operations begun in early summer. The company said it was currently reviewing its ”organic…
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: Five cups of racist coffee
And so there we were, the whole agency (where do all those interns usually hide?), standing in the autumn sunshine in heavy brown make-up and fancy dress. (Even our token boy exec Torquil joined in. Actually, he was first to get his hands on the…
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NewsIs promo pressure now brewing for cider too?
Cider brands could fall victim to the sort of heavyweight promotions seen in the lager market as the category continues to grow, warn industry experts. Premium ciders were increasingly sold in multipacks rather than single bottles, said…
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Comment & Opinion
Own label and brands can work well together
Branded products can boost a category by reeling in consumers, says Paul Vita, as Lyons Seafoods’ meal kits show
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NewsTesco eyes fresh boost with ‘hot house’ trial
Tesco is exploring ways to dramatically boost its fresh foods offering with a ‘hot house’ availability trial.
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Comment & Opinion
Suppliers will take biggest hit from Tesco price cuts
That Tesco is to start yet another price war comes as no surprise. What is surprising, however, is an apparent indifference towards the impact on suppliers.
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NewsLittle Dish wins big in Tesco’s tot meal rejig
Tesco has shaken up its chilled toddler meals by delisting Annabel Karmel’s lines and making Little Dish its exclusive brand. Distribution of Little Dish’s chilled ready meals has been increased from 450 to 800 Tesco stores and the…
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Comment & Opinion
Big Price Drop has left me both underwhelmed and baffled
Did the earth move for you? For years, Tesco was able to surprise us and delight/terrify us with its bold initiatives, but it’s lost the knack of late.
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NewsHarris hits back over Ugo sales speculation
Ugo CEO Arthur Harris has insisted the performance of his discount supermarket chain is on the up despite continuing speculation that sales are as much as 50% down on Netto figures. Ugo was launched in January this year when Harris…
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NewsDole UK fights back over direct sourcing
Dole Fresh UK has restructured its business to better respond to the mults' growing interest in direct sourcing. The company's latest accounts reveal shareholders carried out a review of Dole's activity last year with the aim of "better...
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NewsAunt Bessie’s gives roasties ‘special’ spin
Aunt Bessie’s has given its frozen range a premium festive twist with the launch of roast potatoes basted in duck fat.
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Comment & Opinion
Ask yourself four questions and create a roadmap to help develop your career
There is always a need for planning in business. Good businesses are constantly operating in the cycle of planning, executing, evaluating and re planning. Whatever managerial role you find yourself in, there will always be an ongoing requirement to…
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NewsAsda puts No Fear’s energy drink on shelf
No Fear Extreme has secured its first supermarket listing and set out its stall as a major player in the energy drink category. From 10 October, it will be rolling out to 238 Asda stores in 485ml cans (rsp: £1.29) featuring a resealable…
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NewsAsda clears up labels on Uruguayan beef
Asda is introducing new labels to some packs of its Butcher’s Selection steaks to make it clearer when it comes from Uruguay not the UK. The move comes after the retailer was criticised by the NFU for using the name ‘Hereford’ on packs…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the Aylesbury megadairy be delivered on time by Arla?
After a two-year battle, Arla’s bold plan to build a new state-of-the-art dairy has been given the green light. But at what cost? Richard Ford reports
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