All The Grocer articles in 18 January 2014
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Analysis and FeaturesChampagne price bucks Christmas trend
A 20% surge in promotional activity in the booze aisle reduced the overall cost of many festive tipples this Christmas…
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Analysis and FeaturesMilk powder prices kept high by demand from China
Sticking to new year resolutions to get fit and lose weight could be harder to keep this year…
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Comment and OpinionRecruitment is about more than just the person you're hiring
One of the most important decisions facing any organisation is recruiting the right people…
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Comment and OpinionNew sugar campaign spices up food politics
Sugar has long been a hot political issue. Action on Sugar, launched last week, was about its impact on public health…
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Comment and OpinionLessons from the horsemeat scandal
It’s a year since the horsemeat scandal broke. In our research, half of consumers say they have changed shopping habits…
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Comment and OpinionHeritage brands: the problems raised when East eats West
There has been a recent upturn in M&A activity, partly driven by a return of confidence and an appetite for brands…
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Comment and OpinionSupermarkets need to rethink their brand strategies
The end-of-year trading results of the supermarkets were entirely predictable…
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NewsMark Dunhill follows Sara Halton as Whittard chief exec
Whittard of Chelsea CEO Sara Halton has left the company and been replaced by TM Lewin international director Mark Dunhill.
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NewsFSA data project takes the fight to horsemeat-style food fraud
The FSA has commissioned a major ‘data mapping’ project that it hopes will help prevent another Horsegate…
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NewsRetailers at risk from ‘sophisticated’ criminals
A rising tide of crime cost retailers £511m last year, with a rise in theft and fraud accompanied by a growing threat from cybercriminals.
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NewsRowse honey unveils strategy to stay ahead of Marmite
Britain’s top-selling spread Rowse honey has revealed it is revamping its brand in a bid to capitalise on surging sales…
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NewsGoats cheese shortages hit
Three months after The Grocer warned goats cheese supplies were set to tighten, UK restaurants are reporting shortages…
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NewsKing of Shaves unveils 'revolutionary' Hyperglide razor
King of Shaves is backing its “revolutionary” Hyperglide razor by sponsoring a professional videogaming team…
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NewsGT News profits soar
CTN operator GT News has reported a 13.8% increase in profits as it reaps the rewards of its ongoing store reorganisation …
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Online alcohol sales surge set to continue, say analysts
After a festive surge in online alcohol sales, analysts are forecasting an even stronger 2014 for the sector than 2013 was…
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NewsMcColl's to repeat Christmas Day openings after successful 2013
McColl’s Retail Group plans to open more stores on Christmas Day this year following a successful trial last year…
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NewsKettle Foods launches low-fat Baked Chips
Kettle Foods has unveiled a lower-fat, lower-calorie baked crisps range…
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NewsWrigley adds Wild Berry to Skittles range
Wrigley is extending its fast-growing Skittles brand with a new variant backed by a £10m push including TV…
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NewsCostco starts on Hounslow warehouse as part of growth plan
Costco has started construction of a 130,000 sq ft warehouse in Hounslow, West London…
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NewsSuppliers say Israeli storms have not hit herb supply
Herb suppliers claim that Israel’s worst storms in decades have had minimal impact on the supply of herbs to the UK mults…