All The Grocer articles in 18 September 2004
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Dhamecha Day 1
The first store to trade under the new Day 1 fascia from Dhamecha has opened in Kilburn, London, with a second due to open next week, said chief executive Pradip Dhamecha. To join the scheme, which has been promoted to members of Dhamecha’s...
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Inspiration from above
An AIM listing should give Gina and Charles Hall’s business the shot in the arm it needs for sales of the premium ice cream brand, inspired by the Indian hills, to grow rapidly. Elaine Watson reportsThe most important thing about...
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Inspiration from above
An AIM listing should give Gina and Charles Hall’s business the shot in the arm it needs for sales of the premium ice cream brand, inspired by the Indian hills, to grow rapidly. Elaine Watson reportsThe most important thing about...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesShiraz RoséFrom: Jacob’s CreekJacob’s Creek is catering to the increasing demand for rosé, with the launch of Shiraz Rosé. Rosé is the fastest growing...
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Evian displays its affinity with beauty
In what must rank as one of the year’s most innovative examples of brand stretching, French mineral water brand Evian has lent its name to a new 13-strong skincare range.The Evian Affinity range has been developed by Johnson & Johnson and all...
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In profile: Alan Redman, general manager, Batleys, Cardiff
Alan Redman has spent his entire working life in the cash and carry business – 28 years, to be exact, and counting. It’s a business that the 44-year-old general manager of...
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United to drop McV a:m range
United Biscuits is ditching its McV a:m range due to faltering sales and will instead concentrate efforts on its ‘better for you’ brand Go ahead!.The breakfast snacking range was launched in spring 2003, backed by a £12m marketing spend....
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Argentinian showcase
A new range of Argentinian wines are being launched under the Phebus label.The wines have been created by Fabre Montmayou and will be showcased at the annual Wines of Argentina tasting on Tuesday (September 21). Phebus Malbec 2003,...
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Asda serves the right meal deal
The ambient pasta sauce sector has grown in scale and diversity in recent years, with plenty of brands now on sale as well as speciality retailer own label products. This diversity is reflected by the average of 108 products found across the grocery...
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Dahlings of The Big J juices range
Children’s author Roald Dahl is poised to swap bookshop shelves for supermarket shelves in a new range of licensed juice drinks from The Big J.The drinks have been inspired by three Dahl’s books, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, plus...
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Big margin on new Rizla
Imperial Tobacco is launching a premium Rizla brand that it claims will offer retailers a 50% profit margin.Available from the beginning of October, Rizla Regular Silver follows the launch of Rizla King Size Slim Silver last year.The...
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Star elevates a roll from bog standard
Anna Ryder Richardson is set to become the first celebrity whose face is featured on toilet tissue.The star of the BBC home makeover show Changing Rooms will appear on packs of Makro’s new own label toilet paper, Luxana Duo-Tone, which has been...
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Booker loses out to Budgens
It’s a case of once bitten, twice shy when it comes to symbol group operators, says Deepak Patel, who is converting one of his three c-stores in Clacton-on-Sea to Budgens next month.Patel, who used to drive to Dhamecha’s Barking cash and carry,...
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Hepworth bows out of the Co-op
Malcolm Hepworth is leaving the Co-operative Group after seven years at the helm of its retail division.Hepworth has been widely credited with transforming the society’s food retail business from a declining supermarket player into a major...
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BP tipped for success
Tesco and BP are likely to be the most successful convenience operators in five years’ time, according to shoppers and industry experts.In a survey of 500 shoppers and 150 retailers, suppliers and experts, a massive 96% ranked Tesco in the top...
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Brakes ventures deal with Peter’s
Foodservice giant Brakes has confirmed it is in talks to buy the Tamworth-based chilled food distribution arm of Peter’s Food Service.The distributor, which delivers to a large number of Compass’ UK foodservice outlets nationwide, is thought to...
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In Profile: Jeanette Cheetham, senior brand consultant, Visual Thinking
Cheetham adds visual impact that delivers results Jeanette Cheetham’s role as senior brand consultant is to help retailers increase sales by implementing marketing techniques. She has worked for Visual Thinking for...
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Camelot cracks down as underage sales rise
Camelot has launched a month-long campaign to prevent retailers selling lottery tickets to underage customers after an increase in the number of sales made to children without checking their age.Between January and July this year its...
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Ramsay puts à la carte in a kit
Gordon Ramsay is offering consumers the opportunity to sample his fine-dining experience at home with the launch of three top-of-the-range meal kits. The TV chef has helped to develop the ready-to-cook meals from his own recipes over the past...
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Ramsay unveils à la carte kits
Grampian Country Food Group has launched a new range of Gordon Ramsay upmarket meal-kits as its first branded venture with brand strategy agency InVentaBrand. The agency, set up by former Golden Wonder boss Paul Monk, acts as Grampian’s incubator...