All The Grocer articles in 16 October 2004 – Page 2

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Waving not drowning

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

The future of UK grocery manufacturing will be a key topic of debate at next week’s IGD convention. Julian Hunt reportsUnilever’s decision to close its frozen foods factory in Grimsby, reported in our last issue, made sure it was...
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The Saturday Essay

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

>>aspects of proposed rules on TV DRinks ads are political – Chris Searle, executive director, Bacardi-MartiniDuring the 25 years I have spent in drinks marketing, the broadcast code rules for alcohol have been adapted...
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Seminar explores future for retail and foodservice

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

The Grocer has teamed up with leading business information provider and fellow William Reed division Martin Info to host a seminar on The Future for Retail and Foodservice – A Marriage of Convenience. To be held in London on February 8, 18...
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Local fascia lifts sales

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Today’s Group member Dee Bee Cash & Carry has launched the first Today’s Local store in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.The 1,100 sq ft store is owned by Derek Hallett who says he has seen a significant upturn in trade since converting to the new...
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Fears over potato quality

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Potato yields are likely to be higher than last year, according to growers.Some 51% of respondents to an online poll said yields would increase. A third believed their tonnage would be the same. However, two-thirds were concerned about...
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Immediate fines welcomed

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Independent retailers have broadly welcomed the government’s plan to introduce on-the-spot fines for under-age customers trying to buy alcohol. But they are worried about how the system will work in practice.While 90% of independents in The...
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High Noon for Waitrose and Sainsbury

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Waitrose has teamed up with fine dining London Indian restaurant Quilon to launch a new range of chilled meals to rival Sainsbury’s Bombay Brasserie range.The range of seven offerings, produced by Noon Products, which also makes the Sainsbury’s...
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A holiday sniff round the rivals

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Andrew Davidson finally got his first fortnight’s holiday with his family this summer when they all went away to Spain. Until recently he has never had a member of staff who could run the shop in his absence and so has had to snatch the odd few days...
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Picking a plum job

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

If out of stocks are a headache for customers, they create a migraine for online pickers as deputy editor Siân Harrington found out. She spent the day as a Sainsbury picker in the first of a new series in which members of The Grocer team trade...
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Johnson: we need to work together

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

During the last few weeks we have asked readers to send us the questions they want us to put to Melanie Johnson, the minister for public health. Throughout our Junk the Spin campaign we’ve pushed repeatedly for a response to those questions. This...
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Vittel lights the way

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Vittel Natural Mineral Water is launching a limited edition fluorescent bottle to pour light on its deal as the official water of the nocturnal themed Nike Run in London on November 28.The 10km race is being held at night and Vittel, which is...
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Traffic lights not ruled out

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

The government has refused to rule out the possibility that it will try to foist a single traffic-light labelling system on the food and drink industry. In an exclusive interview with The Grocer, conducted as part of our Junk the Spin campaign,...
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New talent pours into shipper

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

David Whan, regional sales director for the north of England at Diageo, has left to join fine wine shipper Hayman Barwell Jones as sales director.He replaces David Loosemore, who has moved to the legal profession. Whan will sit on HBJ’s...
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Ocado pushes into the north

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Ocado is expanding into the north of England with the launch of a satellite depot in Manchester.The online retailer, which has traditionally focused on the south east, now covers large swathes of the Midlands and will be able to service...
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Opinion

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

>>in a polarised market, M& S must steer clear of no man’s landLike most of you, I suspect, I have got used to the leaflets that flood out of my local newspaper each week: Asda, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury,...
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Sutcliffe in more talks over superstore power

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Momentum is building behind calls to curb the power of the leading supermarkets following a series of meetings hosted by competition minister Gerry Sutcliffe this week.Sutcliffe met representatives from the independent sector on Monday and a...
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The proud pioneer

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

1950s America gave Proudfoot its leading edge says Amy BalchinWilf Proudfoot opened his first shop in the North Riding of Yorkshire soon after the Second World War with £250 and a demob suit given to him on his exit from the Royal Air...
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Pork space squeezed

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

English supermarkets are cutting back on the amount of space they give on their shelves to fresh British pork, according to September’s PorkWatch survey.Results suggest that of the leading three multiples, only Asda had given over more space to...
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n tuna price up

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

Following a lengthy period of raw material rises, retailers have raised both brand and own label tuna prices (180g) by 10p per can.“The prompt response by the trade to escalating costs will save the industry from catastrophic losses, although...
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Waitrose roll-out

2004-10-16T00:00:00Z

A new range of traditional French yogurts and desserts sold in re-usable ceramic pots is set to be launched in the UK.The premium-priced range from South of France producer La Fermière comprises five set yogurts – Lemon, Honey, Vanilla,...