All The Grocer articles in 17 October 2009
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Other Movers 17/10/09
Premier Foods has named Jim Smart as its new group finance director. Smart joins the food manufacturer from Friends Provident, where he was chief financial officer. Prior to that he was finance head at Boots.
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World News 17/10/09
Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $11m (£6.8m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of 97,000 current and former workers in Iowa over allegations they were forced to skip breaks or work off the clock. The lawsuit, filed in 2001,...
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NewsSustainable scampi first for Young’s in wake of £1m outlay
Young's Seafood is introducing the first sustainable scampi to the freezer aisle, after a £1m investment to its key fishery on the Western Isles of Scotland. The Young's Premium Whole Isle of Lewis Scampi (rsp: £3.99) claims to be the the...
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NewsDavid Beckham to stand by calamity-hit GO3
GO3, the frozen food range fronted by David Beckham, recorded sales of just £600 in September, but the football superstar has promised to keep the faith as a series of disasters beset the brand.
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury’s shines with great service
Sainsbury's in Barnwood, Gloucestershire, netted our top store award this week for its outstanding customer service.
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Quality Test: Own-label healthy eating fromage frais, 500g
Tesco's fromage frais was a touch bland to the taste. It had also separated slightly in the pot, costing it a further point.
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Brown named chairman of 99p Stores
The former managing director of high street retailer Wilkinson, Gordon Brown, has been appointed chairman of 99p Stores.
Brown said he was planning to take 99p Stores to the “next level” and ensure its continued growth.
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Comment & Opinion
Go on, tell us the one about the old bint...
Remember Horsham c-store owner John O'Sullivan, who hit on the cunning ruse of using humorous fake headlines on his news stand to attract punters? A bit like the Express printing all those hilarious spoof stories about the assassination of Princess...
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Consumers confused about fats
British consumers are confused over the fat content and health value of foods, according to new research.Some 11% of 1,234 UK adults surveyed by the Chilean Hass Avocado Association thought avocados were unhealthy and 19% believed all...
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Saturday Essay: Sustainable tuna is an achievable target
Susan Jackson on how the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation can ensure effective conservation of tuna
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NewsAcid Test: Paw Ridge
Don't hate it just because the pun's so awful. This clever way to trick kids into eating porridge actually tastes pretty good too
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Strike action may harm workforces, warns FDF
Britain's biggest union, Unite, has come under fire as it ups the ante in its attack on food and drink manufacturers.Unite was set to ballot members for strike action at Carlsberg UK following a dispute over job losses in distribution....
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Focus On Cakes & Biscuits: Television ads drive sector in recession
There have been big changes in advertising budgets in the cakes and biscuits category both up and down. And the money that is being spent is almost exclusively destined for TV.
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Jameson aims to drive trial with smaller bottle
Pernod Ricard has unveiled plans to boost the appeal of Jameson whiskey among young men, aided by the introduction of a smaller bottle size.The Irish whiskey brand has recorded 6.6% growth to £1.3m this year [Nielsen 52w/e 9 September...
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My Alternative CV: Laura Willems, brand manager, Mentos and Smint
Laura Willems, Mentos and Smint brand manager, on strawberries, laughter and blood pressure machines
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Ray Hanley, Ginsters
What's it like to work for your company? Ginsters (a division of Samworth Bros) is a private company and has a very flat structure that gives each individual autonomy and full accountability in their role. Decision-making is extremely quick and this empowers our teams to continually focus on improvement in ...
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Pie auction is a big fat tease
Retailers looking to make a pastry-based killing need look no further than eBay, where a cancelled order from Asda has resulted in a million unwanted pies going up for sale at the bargain (opening) price of 99p.However, within a day the asking price...
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NewsShops fight back!
From CCTV to a police station in the store, Beth Phillips looks at how indies are taking a lead in deterring criminals
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Seattle’s bacontrepreneurs
From sporting accidents and TV shows to Jewish weddings and late-night chats, J&D's had an unusual start. But is the UK ready for Seattle's latest export? By Simon Creasey
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Tesco clears stock to make room for banks
Tesco is clearing the storerooms of some of its Extra stores to use as bank branches.The retailer has started storing back stock on the shop floor on its top shelves and is planning to use the free space in storerooms to help achieve its...