All The Grocer articles in 11 December 2010 – Page 2
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NewsPercol puts a spoon in Espresso
Ethical brand Percol is packing a teaspoon into selected coffee jars in a quirky in-pack promotion. From this week, all jars of Percol Espresso instant coffee (rsp: £2.99) will contain a premium stainless steel spoon as part of a 'while...
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Are indie off-licences doomed?
With the VAT hike on the horizon and the supermarkets using cut-price deals to snap up a growing share of off-trade booze sales, Graham Holter wonders if the writing is on the wall for indie booze sellers
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NewsWaitrose 'still on a learning curve' with c-stores
Waitrose has admitted it still has a lot to learn about the convenience market as it opened its 12th c-store in the Buckinghamshire town of Amersham last week.
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NewsM&S offers posh vegetable meals that stay crunchy
Marks & Spencer is bringing some upmarket sophistication into the meat-free category with a new range of snackpots and meals called Lovely Vegetables, which each provide two of the RDA of vegetables. The line-up comprises seven main...
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Comment and OpinionCritical Eye... on hearting the Hairies
There was loads of good telly on this week. Unfortunately, bog-all of it was food-related.
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Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: Snow makes us crave real food
And it consigns nutritionally poor junk to its rightful place out in the cold, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsFocus On Hot Desserts: Consumers desert family desserts
With sales growth slumping sharply, the hot desserts category has experienced a reversal of fortunes this year yet sales of individual puds are thriving. Hannah Stodell finds out why
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Comment and OpinionEditor's Comment: VAT rise will hurt round-pound deals and single-price retailers
I often wonder at the micro-price management we see in this industry. It’s not just the cavalcade of constantly changing promotions: if you study, week in week out, the prices in our weekly Grocer 33 survey, you regularly see price changes of…
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NewsIndustry relieved as FSA eases up on clone labels
The meat and dairy industries have expressed relief after the FSA decided not to press for mandatory labelling of products from the offspring of clones. In a meeting this week, FSA board members said it was untenable to call for mandatory...
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Landmark names its new vice chairman
Blakemore Wholesale MD Sam Wilcox has become vice chairman of Landmark Wholesale after sitting on the buying group's board for eight years.He has replaced Brian Metcalfe of DBC Foodservice, who steps down from the position ahead of his...
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Carter exits in Premier management reshuffle
Premier Foods has denied claims of succession planning after it unveiled a board and organisational reshuffle this week.The Mr Kipling cakes maker announced the changes in a bid to "reinvogorate" its portfolio of brands. As part of the...
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NewsSt Helen’s Farm goats sing carols
Goat dairy company St Helen's Farm has launched a 'vote for your goat' game on its website, allowing consumers to vote for their favourite video of a goat 'singing' Christmas carols. The company said its goats produced more milk when...
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NewsBudgens on TV to push its local values
Budgens is running its first TV ad campaign for more than a decade to trumpet the local produce in stores. The ads, which broke this week and run until 21 December, highlight that by shopping at Budgens consumers can help support their...
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Comment and Opinion
Careers File: Home secretary and Unite boss making major waves
It’s not often one can find a reason to mention home secretary Theresa May and union agitator Len McCluskey in the same breath.
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Self-regulation plan for vigilant booze retailers
The government is considering letting retailers and pubs conduct their own test-purchasing operations to stop underage sales of alcohol if they can show consistently strong pass rates, The Grocer has learned."A leading off-trade retailer...
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NewsCostcutter provides seasonal booze plan
Costcutter is ensuring both its retailers and consumers are geared up for Christmas by bringing out two festive leaflets. The eight-page full-colour Christmas Alcohol guide provides retailers with tips on making the most of Christmas...
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Retailers called to collect refunds from music licensing body
The Association of Convenience Stores is urging retailers to come forward and claim millions owed by music licensing company PPL.The refunds for licensees were secured as a result of legal action earlier this year after they had been...
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NewsX Factor Mary is bloodied but unbowed
So, the dream is over and the plucky underdog has been kicked off The X Factor. That's Tesco, obviously, the little supermarket with the can-do attitude that dreamed of getting free publicity on every single episode of the karaoke...
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Comment and Opinion
Third Party: The big freeze is a sales bonanza for c-stores
Fmcg brands should wise up to the huge profit potential of convenience stores in the winter months, says Linda Horton
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Baked beans debut in Fairtrade sector
The ethical credentials of the classic English breakfast are set to receive a boost as Geo Organics launches the first Fairtrade baked beans.The beans, rolling into Waitrose now (rsp: 99p), resemble and taste like regular baked beans...
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