All The Grocer articles in 19 July 2014 – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesImperial Tobacco's US growth is a bold risk
Few doubt that Imperial Tobacco’s US expansion is transformational - whether it’s wholly desirable is more contentious.
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NewsMaxxium rolling out Jim Beam maple whiskey
Jim Beam is expanding its bourbon range with a maple-infused version.
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NewsDiscounters replace Waitrose and Sainsbury's at top of the public opinion charts
Public opinion of Aldi and Lidl is at an all-time high, according to the results of a recent poll.
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NewsOcado stocks Mello raw fresh melon juice
Raw fresh melon juice brand Mello has secured its first national listing…
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NewsCawston Press cuts sparkling drinks bottle size to 250ml
Premium adult soft drink brand Cawston Press has replaced its 330ml bottled sparkling drinks with a 250ml bottle…
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier Foods pricing holds up despite price war at supermarkets
The price of key SKUs at Premier Foods has remained firm despite the supermarket price war.
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NewsPernod forced to change label to flag up alcohol content
Pernod Ricard UK has been forced to change the label on its Pernod spirit after The Portman Group ruled consumers might not realise it was an alcoholic drink.
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NewsFinsbury Foods profits to be ahead of market expectations
Finsbury Foods has reported that it now expects full year profit to come in ahead of market expectations.
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NewsCarrefour chalks up best sales growth in five years
Carrefour has reported its best quarterly sales growth in five years – with sales growing 4.9% on an organic basis to €20.5bn.
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Analysis & FeaturesWH Smith, Sainsbury’s, Ocado among FTSE’s most shorted stocks
The grocers may have been battered by the stock market in 2014, but investors seem convinced they are yet to hit rock bottom
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NewsSpam, spam, spam... and Monty Python popcorn
And now for something completely different… Spam popcorn.
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NewsBestway acquires Co-op Pharmacy for £620m
Bestway has acquired The Co-operative Pharmacy from The Co-operative Group for £620m.
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NewsIceland to launch new Food Warehouse discount store
Iceland’s new upmarket Food Warehouse concept store pays homage to success of discounters Aldi and Lidl…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will Bestway do with Co-operative Pharmacy?
It’s a solid performer in an attractive sector that generates high footfall, and holds many possibilities for further deve…
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NewsWestbourne Drinks Co launches new premium Caribbean rum
The Westbourne Drinks Co has launched a new premium golden Caribbean rum. The London-based company, which is headed up by ‘rum adventurer’ George Frost and Jessica Swinfen, formerly of Innocent Drinks, has already secured a listing with Selfridges for the 40% ABV The Duppy Share.
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NewsBakers attack report on pesticide residue in bread
Bakers have criticised a report claiming 60% of loaves sold in the UK are contaminated by pesticide residues.
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Grocer 33Store of the week: Morrisons Cheadle Heath
“We recently switched over from HOT service to Morrisons’ new Five Star service rating”…
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NewsSteve Chantry named Birds Eye UK marketing director
Steve Chantry is the new UK marketing director for Birds Eye.
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NewsThe Famous Grouse launches limited edition Commonwealth Games single malt
Maxxium UK is launching a limited edition Famous Grouse single malt whisky as it celebrates the brand’s sponsorship of the Commonwealth Games.
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NewsCurry Queen Perween Warsi mulls S&A Foods sale
Perween Warsi CBE, the founder and owner of S&A Foods, is considering a potential sale of the Indian ready meals specialist