All The Grocer articles in 15 September 2001 – Page 2
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Truffle rumble from Duc d'O
Praline and truffle manufacturer Duc d'O is taking to TV screens this Autumn for an ad campaign called Choices, Choices'. It will be shown on GMTV, satellite TV lifestyle shows in November with ads also running in women's magazines. The company is...
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Discovering that the new man at the helm of Marks & Spencer'
You see, after chatting with King for a couple of hours it becomes clear this passion for sailing which he's had for 15 years or more says far more about the man than anything on his hugely impressive CV. In short: King is a chatty and likeable...
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Vodka links up with the Red Devil
A new Icelandic vodka and cranberry spirit, Ursus Roter Vodka, is going on test in Tesco this month. It will be promoted in the multiple by a linked purchase with Red Devil Energy Drink. The deal has been created by Maritime Foods which...
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Washing detergents as much as the marketers spend millions
As a designer' you automatically fall into the habit of wearing nothing but black every day of your life and I can't deny that there's more black, blue and grey than red, green and orange in my wardrobe. I suppose therefore there is a market for a...
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Name: Deborah Spillane
Position: Commercial development manager Company: Jacob's The job: As commercial director for Jacob's in the UK, Spillane is responsible for category management and trade marketing across Jacob's biscuits and snacks ranges. She said: "I...
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got a cutout?
The proliferation in battery types and sizes is creating problems for consumers as well as solving them. "It can be quite humorous," says Duracell's senior marketing manager Suren Raymond. "People come to stores with little cardboard cutouts to...
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Multiples threaten hard times with c-store expansion plans
The independent c-store sector is facing a fresh onslaught from the major multiples and oil giants, with BP, Sainsbury, Tesco and Marks and Spencer announcing new developments. BP has indicated it is ready to set up standalone stores as part of its...
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Quality Cox promises a much improved season
As the English Cox season gets set for its official launch at Kensington Palace later this month the signs are that there will be larger volumes than initially anticipated. It is one of the latest starts to the season for many years, but the market...
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Oddbins pops its cork for Wine Merchant of the Year
Oddbins has been given a break from contemplating its uncertain future after being named Best Wine Merchant of the Year. The accolade was handed to the retailer by the judges of the International Wine Challenge and comes against a background of...
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The traditional silly season has drawn to a close and it is
At DEFRA, to many of us it has been normal service all summer. In the days immediately following the General Election, political pundits were wondering whether the new department represented a greening of MAFF, or whether MAFF had simply swallowed...
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Cardiff needs Welsh wizardry on prices
Independent stores were given the thumbs up when we added them to our hit list again after a break of six months. Two were repeat visits and this time the bill at Plymouth was 10p less than in March because of cheaper Coke. Our shopper also picked...
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Minister hints at extra cash for FMD recovery campaign
Food From Britain could be in line for additional money from the government to help the food industry recover from the foot and mouth crisis, according to food and farming minister Lord Whitty. He said: "I can't rule out awarding Food From Britain...
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The shortlist of three venture capital groups seeking to buy
Asda has denied rumours that its Extra Special own label range is to be redesigned. A spokeswoman said the brand was under ongoing development but said Asda was not making changes to the design of the packaging. Subjects up for discussion at the...
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Bright future for Ireland
Irish beef exports to Britain could rise by more than 55% this year, according to Michael Duffy, chief executive of Bord Bía. Last year the total was 115,000 tonnes, he said, but current export figures were ahead of this time last year and could...
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Outdoor pig production gets a boost with M&S launch
Pork and bacon from outdoor pig production has been steadily increasing its share of the market over the years and now accounts for about 30% of production. Now Marks & Spencer is introducing its Duroc pig range, due to launch in stores from 24...
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Birds Eye Chicken O's Buy one get one free Gondola en
Birds Eye Bigtime Codcakes 4s Price promotion 98p Gondola end Asda Birds Eye Frozen Beef Curry Price promotion 99p Gondola end Tesco Birds Eye Mega Burgers 320g ...
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Grocery employees can find rich rewards away from food
As the supermarkets continue to diversify into more and more non food areas, suppliers of these products are turning to grocery for the talent they need to service accounts in the multiples. It's a trend that is proving beneficial for many involved...
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New World looks to high value for a fresh assault on French
Australia is extending its fight to topple France as Britain's favourite wine exporter by launching an assault on the premium end of the market. Winemakers from Down Under have already led a well-documented charge to dominate wine sales in the UK,...
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We insist on carrying around numerous power hungry gadgets
Yet although the battery market as a whole is worth more than £450m per annum and grew 4% this year in volume, value fell 2% [TNS Impulse, year to July 23 2001]. What's gone wrong? Rayovac's European marketing manager Raj Mathur blames price...
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City broker's challenge turns spotlight on Ahold strategy
A top City analyst has slammed Ahold's growth strategy as being "overly dependent" on acquisitions. West LB Panmure's Philip Dorgan has rated the Ahold stock a "sell" a week after Ahold announced record results and two major acquisitions in the US...
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