All The Grocer articles in 13 June 2009 – Page 2
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News
Brand loyalty hurt by frenzy of promotions
The recent glut of price promotions has seriously damaged the value of fmcg brands, a new report compiled using Tesco Clubcard data has revealed. The number of in-store promotions at Tesco increased dramatically in the year between the...
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Thorntons to start selling Coca-Cola as chiller cabinets wheel in
Thorntons has signed a surprise new deal with Coca-Cola to start selling Coke Zero, Dr Pepper and other fizzy favourites in its stores and cafes.
In a two-year deal, the confectionery retailer will replace Thornton’s limited range of drinks,… -
Profiles
Careers File: Expenses are not perks
As expected, the recent local and European elections have brought a huge adverse reaction from the general public to the quite unbelievable antics of our MPs at Westminster.
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Caribbean rum lifts its profile with new provenance marque
Caribbean rum producers are looking to make substantial inroads into the UK following the launch of a new marque of provenance.More than 20 brand owners, including Mount Gay, Cockspur and Chairman's Reserve, have signed up to the Authentic...
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Chantler promoted in Meadow revamp
Simon Chantler's role at dairy ingredients manufacturer Meadow Foods has been upgraded from chairman to executive chairman.
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Commodities: Sugar prices rise as supply set to fall short of demand
With global appetite for sugar ever growing and demand for biofuels also on the rise, supply is struggling to keep pace. Mintec's Robert Miles reports
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Comment & Opinion
Promoting shops in the community
Sir, Over the past week independent retailers, wholesalers and suppliers have been involved in the annual National Independents’ Week. Newsagents, c-stores and rural shops have adopted or adapted the concept of the FWD My Shop Is Your Shop campaign and waved the flag of the retailer who lives over the ...
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Yumberry complains of name taken in vain
The distributor of Yumberry juice drinks has claimed rival producers are infringing on its trademark by mistakenly calling yang-mei fruit yumberries.
Yumberry is a registered trademark for juices and drinks marketed by YumberryUK, which uses… -
Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Customer service is more important than ever
The recession is no excuse for cutting back on customer service, says Tim Ogle. After all, a smile costs nothing
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Industry laments loss of Defra minister Kennedy
New Defra minister Jim Fitzpatrick will have big shoes to fill after the resignation of the popular Jane Kennedy last week.Kennedy, who had only been in the role since October and resigned from government in protest at Gordon Brown's style...
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Dogfood turns traceable with Pedigree relaunch
Mars has overhauled its entire Pedigree dogfood range with new packaging and recipes, a £7m marketing campaign and a commitment to only use meat that can be traced back to the farm - which it claims is an industry first. The Good Honest...
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Comment & Opinion
Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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Comment & Opinion
Saturday Essay: Why removing tobacco gantries is positive
Small retailers should move with the times and devote premium space to other products, says Professor Gerard Hastings
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News
Tates reopens Somerfields as Eurospars
Spar retailer Tates has opened the first Eurospar stores on the British mainland this week in Nottingham and Sheffield.
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Pound keeps meat exports on the rise
UK beef and lamb exports continue to soar on the back of the weak pound.Fresh and frozen beef and veal exports were up 52% to £64m in the first quarter of 2009 on the same period last year, while mutton and lamb exports were up 27% to £80m,...
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Iceland profits soar as people turn to frozen
Iceland Foods has broken the £2bn sales barrier for the first time as cash-strapped consumers flock to the frozen food specialist in the recession.This week it reported sales up 16% to £2.1bn and pre-tax profits up 84% to £113.7m for the...
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Tesco gives hard sell to Thailand produce
Tesco has kicked off a two-week promotion of Thai fruit and veg.The push was launched at its West Cromwell Street store in London by chairman David Reid, accompanied by the Thai ambassador, representatives of the Thai commerce ministry and...
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Sunmagic revamps look to push healthy good-value message
Value juice brand Sunmagic is attempting to rejuvenate the ambient juices and smoothies sector with a relaunch of its 30-strong range. The brand, owned by manufacturing and distribution group Multiple Marketing, has revamped the packaging of...
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Ocado sticks to its guns over price match policy
Ocado has vowed to continue advertising its pledge to match Tesco prices on branded products, despite a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that two adverts published last year breached its code. The price match claim could...
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Heavy promotions harm profits on Jersey Royals
Supermarkets have promoted Jersey Royal potatoes so heavily this season that neither retailers nor suppliers have made the profits expected of the premium crop, industry sources claim. Most of the major multiples have discounted the potatoes...
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