All The Grocer articles in 15 March 2014 – Page 2
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NewsMorrisons to slash margins as it takes on the discounters
Morrisons made a loss before tax of £176m for the year ending 2 February, as it announced plans to cut prices to take on the discounters.
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NewsMackerel fishing deal settles EU dispute with Faroes
The European Union and Norway have brokered a breakthrough deal with the Faroe Islands in their long-running dispute over mackerel fishing.
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NewsShakira becomes Danone Activia global brand ambassador
Danone has signed up pop star Shakira as the new global brand ambassador for Activia – but the UK campaign for the yoghurt…
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NewsNichols profits grow as strategy shift pays off
Vimto brand owner Nichols has reported a 10% increase in full-year profit before tax.
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Livingston
“The store has a great atmosphere and great colleagues. Morale is high and colleagues are very engaged with customers”.
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NewsBritish asparagus makes early arrival in M&S
Marks & Spencer started selling the first British asparagus of the season this week – three weeks earlier than last year.
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NewsTesco kicks off first TV ad campaign for Blinkbox Music
Tesco has launched its first above-the-line advertising campaign for its music-streaming service Blinkbox Music.
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Category ReportWhy the National Convenience Show is a must attend event
The National Convenience Show will showcase the latest products and services to help c-stores stay ahead of the supers…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the merger of Chiquita and Fyffes mean to the trade?
Banana giants expect big synergies from proposed merger…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons sales slump is ‘rippling down to the staff’
The news emanating from the Morrisons bunker is likely to come as a further blow to many employees, amid growing evidence that morale at store level has taken a turn for the worse.
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Category ReportFocus on Food & Drink Expo: No place like home
With local sourcing now a key trend in grocery, provenance and regionality are set to be key themes at this year’s Expo…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK wheat prospects look good... for now
Farmers and millers say prospects are good for the British wheat crop – but warn there could yet be clouds on the horizon…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets keeping a tight lid on inflation levels
Inflation across the supermarkets is running at rock bottom levels – below 1% for the second month in a row…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independent Grocery Retailers 2014 ranking
Independent grocery operators are continuing to battle against the multiples and the growth of hard discounters, but the sector is shrinking fast…
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Comment & Opinion
Sugar witchhunt is simplistic and infantile
Original estimates that suggested 50% of the population would be obese by 2050 now seem optimistic…
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Comment & OpinionIs the high street's future beyond retail?
The UK’s high streets are engaged in a battle for survival…
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NewsFDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt
FDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt…
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Comment & OpinionThe Co-op Group board game: not so much Cluedo as Clueless
With its bizarre cast of disparate characters, The Co-op Group board game is not so much Cluedo as Clueless…
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NewsNew look Comparethewholesaler.com to re-launch in April
Comparethewholesaler.com is relaunching next month with a focus on promotional rather than base prices…
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Elbrook posts 24% slump in pre-tax profits but sales rise
Elbrook Cash & Carry has reported a 24% drop in full-year profits…