All The Grocer articles in 19 April 2025 – Page 5
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NewsBooker launches comms channel with WhatsApp
Booker’s channel is used to highlight new products, promotions and services, share industry insight and tips, and provide ‘timely and relevant’ updates to retailers
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NewsLamb volumes decline as prices soar by up to 76% year on year
AHDB has revealed that lamb saw a 16.9% decrease in volume sales
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KVI TrackerHot cross buns up 44% this year amid tight sultana and butter supplies
Twenty-two hot cross bun lines are pricier this year than last
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Promotional FeaturesHow exporting can enhance SME business success, even in challenging times
Diversifying, spreading risk and a broader perspective are all advantages associated with exporting. But for those starting out on their export journey, initial support is a vital element in ultimate success.
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NewsAsda poaches James Goodman from Tesco as Hayley Tatum leaves
James Goodman, who is currently people director for Tesco UK & Ireland, will join Asda ‘later this year’ to replace Hayley Tatum
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NewsFresh & Proper slashes theft by offering police free hot drinks
The retailer has also launched ‘Coffee with a Cop’, which invites customers to talk to officers in the store’s staffroom to report crime, express concerns, or learn about their work in the local area
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NewsChina’s biggest retailer JD.com test-launches UK grocery site Joybuy
JD.com has commenced a major recruitment drive for ‘category superstars’ ahead of a full launch later this year
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NewsBurnt Faith launches brandy-inspired liqueur range
The liqueurs use an alcoholic base of brandy and eau de vie
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NewsArla Foods begins work on £179m mozzarella plant in Devon
Last year, the dairy co-operative announced it would be making one of its biggest-ever investments
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NewsUsdaw appoints Joanne Thomas as its new general secretary
A ‘lifelong trade unionist’, Thomas makes history as the retail trade union’s first-ever female head
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NewsIrn-Bru adds duo of zero-sugar ‘mystery’ flavours
Nessie Nectar and Unicorn Tears will roll out on shelves from May for eight weeks
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NewsThis teases ‘This Is’ range in departure from meat mimics
Founder Andy Shovel posted on LinkedIn that the range was made up of ‘totally revolutionary products’
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NewsWaitrose backs craft in major beer and cider overhaul
Around a quarter of the new SKUs are exclusive or first to market
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NewsFareshare appoints Kris Gibbon-Walsh as permanent CEO
Kris Gibbon-Walsh will be supported by Dominic Blakemore, who has been appointed as FareShare’s chairman to succeed John Bason
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NewsMedia Bites 15 April: US-UK trade deal, Nivea, olive oil and wages
US vice-president JD Vance said there was a “good chance” a trade deal could be reached with the UK
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M looks to shore up sales after another weak quarter
B&M is planning to open 45 new stores this year despite weaker sales across its stores
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NewsB&M taking steps to improve performance as weaker same-store trading continues in Q4
Growth in general merchandise was offset by weaker trading in fmcg
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NewsRetail sales see ‘green shoots’ of recovery in March
The strong sales came despite fears that US tariffs will impact consumer confidence
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NewsMolson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley to retire
A search to find Hattersley’s successor will take in both external and internal candidates
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Analysis & FeaturesWill tariffs cause spirits brands to regret their bet on geographical indicators?
Protected geographical indicators have underpinned premiumisation in spirits, but cause headaches in a deglobalised environment