All The Grocer articles in 11 May 2013
Previous issues.
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NewsPaul Walsh steps down as Diageo CEO after 13 years
Paul Walsh is to leave Diageo after 13 years as its chief executive, to be replaced by Ivan Menezes.
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NewsRelaunched Tamdhu whisky heads to Waitrose
Whisky from a distillery that shut three years ago as the economy flattened Scotch sales rolls into Waitrose under new ownership this week.
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NewsFood price inflation slows as falling costs and promos kick in
Food price inflation dropped to 2.9% in April, driven by falling costs and heavy promotions, new figures have revealed.
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NewsM&S rolls out contactless payments nationwide
Marks & Spencer has installed contactless payment in nearly all its UK stores.
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London International Wine Fair prepares for relaunch in 2014
The London International Wine Fair is plotting a refresh for 2014, as it announced plans to launch an in-depth report on the state of the UK wine trade.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales grow as it takes full control of Bank
Sainsbury’s has posted full-year like-for-like sales growth of 1.8% and its highest market share for a decade.
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s in 2012: What did it do?
For Sainsbury’s, 2012 was a year of steady growth, Jubilee and Paralympics sponsorship, and the onward march of convenience.
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NewsSchwarzkopf owner Henkel sees better-than-expected growth
Schwarzkopf and Sellotape brand owner Henkel has reported better than expected first quarter profits.
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NewsQueen’s speech sidesteps minimum pricing and plain packs
As expected, the Queen’s speech avoided any mention of legislation on minimum alcohol pricing or plain packs for tobacco.
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NewsApril retail sales show a dip after an early Easter
Sunnier weather in the second half of April gave a boost to UK retail sales, but overall sales were down on the previous month.
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NewsMorrisons claims ‘solid start’ to the year despite sales fall
Morrisons sales fell in the first quarter of the year, as talks with Ocado about an online operation dragged on.
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NewsBooker launches Family Shopper value fascia
Booker is bidding to fill the discount retail gap with the launch of new ‘value’ fascia that will operate out of smaller premises.
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NewsHorsemeat found in 21% of samples taken from Dutch meat firm
The Dutch meat trader at the heart of the 50,000-tonne beef recall purchased at least 300 tonnes of horsemeat, and horse DNA has been found in 21% of meat samples taken from his company, Dutch authorities have revealed.
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NewsSaucy Fish Co owner shakes up UK operation to take on Young’s
The Icelandic owner of The Saucy Fish Co is launching an ambitious bid to overtake Young’s in the UK.
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NewsFrozen halal lamb burgers test positive for pork in Leicester
Frozen halal lamb burgers have been withdrawn from 24 schools in Leicester after a batch tested positive for pork DNA.
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NewsTesco poised to launch Clubcard points bonanza
Tesco is hotly tipped to be about to launch a new Clubcard blitz, enabling customers to double their points on certain purchases.
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NewsMajor UK retailers sign up to new action on food waste
Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Aldi and the big four multiples are among the retailers that have signed up to challenging new targets aimed at cutting food waste in the supply chain and at home.
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NewsTesco kicks off exclusive content on Clubcard TV
Tesco has rolled out its first exclusive reality TV series featuring the “emotional journey” of a group of wannabe models, as it ramps up its Clubcard TV offering.
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NewsAldi puts up milk payments to dairy farmers
Aldi is increasing the price it pays for fresh milk by between 1 and 1.25 pence per litre in response to tightening UK milk supply and increased production costs.