All The Grocer articles in 12 November 2005 – Page 3

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    Unwins hit by grab and go

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Unwins is being targeted by opportunistic robbers who have picked up on press reports of the disarray in stores.Sources close to the troubled retailer said robberies had increased since articles in the local and national press suggested...

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    Sainsbury scheme to go local in Scotland

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury is hoping to replicate the early success of its Northern Irish local sourcing initiative with a similar scheme for the Scottish market, which could mark a further decentralisation of power from its Holborn HQ.Scotland-branded areas...

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    Outspoken White gone from Nestlé Rowntree

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Chris White, MD of Nestlé Rowntree, has left the company by mutual agreement. The no-nonsense New Zealander was appointed two years ago. He was previously general manager for the Nestlé ice cream business unit within Nestlé Oceania.White made...

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    Is it Italian? Or just ‘Italian’?

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Consumers love Italian cuisine, so are suppliers delivering innovative, authentic products asks Helen LewisOur love affair with all things Italian, combined with a desire to increase value across pasta and pasta sauces, has...

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    It’s quality, ProvenancE and trust

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    A prime focus on quality and provenance has paid off for Waitrose, says Rod AddyOur experts say...“Totally focused range targeted at discerning, quality-focused consumers”“The quality and provenance...

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    It’s purely a question of perfection

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Whatever the rest of our top 10 supermarkets do, they do it perfectly, says James DurstonOur experts say...“An amazing beacon of a store, with constantly changing forced-flow circulation”“Fantastic...

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    Lottery licence race is on

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Retailers are to be placed at the heart of deliberations over the next lottery licence, the regulator has promised.They could also be expected to play an extended role in future as terminals are thrown open to other uses such as handling...

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    Rhubarb shortage looming

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    There is increasing concern among forced rhubarb growers in the Netherlands and UK that a lack of cold weather will result in a major shortage this winter.Growers say that the situation is worse than it was in 2004, when a similar pattern...

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    Research Notes

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>ambient holding its own against chilledThe pasta sauces market is valued at £259m per annum and grew 4% in the latest year. Chilled pasta sauces are up 7% year-on-year but sales growth has slowed and are a smaller proportion...

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    Opinion

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>the groceries order was a mistake and we should not repeat it>>THE ISSUES THAT MATTER, FROM THE PEOPLE INVOLVEDOne of the things I have heard a lot from some of those operating in the independent sector in...

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    Supplier Spotlight

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Woodlands Park Dairy boss Richard Murray came to the enterprise as a business consultant with no experience of making yoghurt.Murray’s intention in 1987 was only to help the owner sell the yoghurt-making side of his sheep and goat farm.But...

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    Sainsbury recovery “on track”

    2005-11-16T08:22:00Z

    Sainbury’s recovery programme is “on track” despite a highly competitive market, the retailer has said.Releasing its results for the 28 weeks to end October 8, Sainsbury reported pre-tax profits of £118m, up from £117m for the same period...

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    Asda to open largest store

    2005-11-18T08:25:00Z

    Asda is expected to open its biggest store in the UK tomorrow (November 19).The 110,000 sq ft supercentre, situated in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, has been built in an attempt by Asda’s US parent company Wal-Mart to replicate its success...