All The Grocer articles in 12 November 2005
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Hitch at Tesco Aberdeen site
Tesco has abandoned plans to build its second Homeplus non food store in Aberdeen, but is on the lookout for alternative sites.The first Homeplus was opened in Denton, east Manchester, last month and although the concept is still at a trial...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: WeightWatchers savoury biscuitsCompany: Walkers ShortbreadPrice: £ 1.09 per packA savoury offering from WeightWatchers that is...
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ACS slams review of Sunday hours
The Association of Convenience Stores has been quick out of the blocks to criticise the Department of Trade and Industry’s decision to review Sunday trading laws.Last week, secretary of state Alan Johnson said the DTI was conducting a...
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Heinz gets back in the beans ad fray
Heinz has been forced into a dramatic u-turn over the advertising of its Baked Beanz brand following the entry into the market last month of Branston Beans.The company has lifted the freeze on above-the-line activity it made this summer to...
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Price war looms after repeal of Irish order
A pre-Christmas price war is being predicted in the Irish Republic following the government’s decision to axe the controversial groceries order, which has outlawed below-cost selling for the past 18 years.Announcing the decision this week,...
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Grant’s aims to be destination purchase
Grant’s Scotch whisky is rolling into Asda in time for Christmas in its mini barrel format.The small cask (rsp: £32.97) holds a 1.5-litre bottle of Grant’s Family Reserve. The whisky brand, distributed by First Drinks Brands, is also...
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Creating the right ambients
Premiumisation is a strong trend in ambient sauces but promotions are causing an overall value declineA rise in innovation – prompted by the early success of chilled pasta sauces – has led to more consumers trading up in the ambient...
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Walters promoted to board at Capper & Co
South Wales-based Spar wholesaler Capper & Co has promoted Bryan Walters to its executive board as sales director designate.Walters, who was previously retail sales controller for the Eastern region, becomes responsible for the independent...
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Retailers angry as Nisa fails to deliver
Nisa-Today’s has outraged retailers after its flagship new ambient distribution centre in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, failed them on its first day.Major chains supplied by the centre claimed they received none of their scheduled deliveries...
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Co-op to cut trading areas
The Co-operative Group is to cut the number of trading regions from eight to five in the new year as part of its transformation programme, although its total trading area will stay the same.The society has been ringing the changes ever since it...
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Sinking feeling in Asda talks
Asda has run into difficulty in its bid to take control of the last remaining Safeway store in Northern Ireland.The multiple bought 12 Northern Irish Safeway stores from Morrisons in July but did not take up its option for the Downpatrick store...
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Astounding inspiration
One of Israel’s biggest supermarket chains has sought inspiration from British shores for a radical makeover.Blue Square, which owns 165 stores, has recruited refit and marketing consultants Astound to give its retail empire a totally new feel....
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Pez is bent on Revenge
Star Wars characters Darth Vader, Chewbacca and R2-D2 are joining the Pez line-up to coincide with the release on DVD of the third instalment of George Lucas’s epic story, Revenge of the Sith
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Test purchasing blitz on way
The Home Office is heaping pressure on supermarkets over selling alcohol to under-18s with a new crackdown on underage and antisocial drinking.Details of the campaign will be revealed at its launch next week, but it is believed that the...
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Cooksey is group MD of Dairy Farmers of Britain
Dairy Farmers of Britain has promoted group commercial director Andrew Cooksey to the role of group managing director.Cooksey, who takes up his position on January 1, replaces Malcolm Smith who left in May to pursue other interests.Cooksey...
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On the Campaign Trail
>>cravendale cows take on a strawberry colour...bisto encourages friends and family to share a meal...fishy business with st ivel advance... Glenfiddich inspires great conversations...Hint of...Budget:...
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Multiples’ supply chain pledge
Two of the leading multiples have publicly stated that retailers have an obligation to guarantee livestock farming continues in the UK.Steve Murrells, commercial director, fresh produce at Tesco, said that retailers’ prime responsibility was to...
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Champagne in premium mood
Champagne producers are battling to protect the market from deep off-trade discounting as production reaches capacity.Mumm has released its Mumm Grand Cru – targeting the premium end of the market – into Waitrose in a festive gift box (rsp:...
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A chill wind cools premium growth
High quality standard ranges of chilled pasta and sauces, often driven by promotional activity, are making essential innovation in the premium end of the market a tough propositionThe chilled pasta and pasta sauces sector is in need...
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Consumer Feedback
>>pasta sauce is hot stuffThe pace of innovation in the pasta sauce market has continued at a high level over the past 12 months.But, reflecting the cooking sauce market in general, this has been fuelled by an increase in...