All The Grocer articles in 20 October 2001 – Page 4
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We're damaged by this publicity war
Sir; Following your excellent coverage on the most bitter open warfare between superstores we can remember, readers might reflect on the damage this manipulation of the media has on the wholesale/independent industry. At a recent meeting of senior...
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At last, ID that deals with a retail dilemma
Grocer Club readers have voted unanimously in favour of the new government-backed Connexions identity card for teenagers. In a straw poll carried out this week, all retailers questioned by The Grocer said the card was a great idea and long...
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Morrisons debuts in Wales while stocks run low during major
Two new stores and three refits pepped up our weekly shop. Tesco, Carlton, was being refurbished to make room for food to go, a new fish counter and new freezers. However, stocks were low, especially in the freezers where turkeys and Christmas food...
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US may be next as Metro drives
international expansion plans German group Metro is considering taking its cash & carry operation to the US market as it ramps up its international expansion plans. Research teams are compiling a study of the market and management will decide...
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Fleetwood knack
Located in a parade of shops at a busy junction of the Fleetwood Road out of Blackpool, Norbreck News is showing turnover of more than £300,000 a year, including lottery commission. Housed in a substantial terrace property, the business comes with...
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Hot can gets out of hand
Nestlé has lost control of trials of its new self-heating, ready-to-drink can of Nescafé Original as supermarkets nationwide snap up supplies. The trials of Nestlé's new Hot when you Want' coffee were originally intended to be limited to retail...
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Name: Mark Grahame
Position: Sales and marketing director Company: Glanbia Foods UK The job: Grahame has been appointed as part of Glanbia's drive to strengthen its senior management team in the retail sector under new Glanbia ...
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Ty Nant looks to knobble rivals
Welsh spring water company Ty Nant is about to launch eye catching plastic bottles as part of efforts to boost its retail sales at the expense of rivals like Evian and Perrier. The new bottles' knobbly shape is reminiscent of flowing water. Both...
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Stuart Reed, Loxley Post Office & Store, Sheffield
We shall probably get a 25% increase on last year's figures from the beginning of December onwards. Letting people know which brands are on offer is important, and advertising the best bargains in the window helps. We are a c-store, pure and...
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Siviter made Stars News md
United Co-op's head of food marketing Paul Siviter has been appointed managing director of the Stars News c-store chain. Stars News, part of the Wolverhampton based Express and Star group, owns mores than 220 c-stores and has been searching for an...
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multiples: toasting a winning strategy
Morrisons has walked off with some glittering prizes for its drinks offering and the way it has developed its ranges. Keeping its simple is key Morrisons has been winning respect for the success of its drinks offering and praise for the way it...
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Princes was showing off a new range of Napolina pasta sauces
Israel's Sabra Salads plans to launch more houmous lines in the UK. On test in 60 Sainsburys is Houmous Extra, which contains pine nuts and olive oil, and comes in 250g tubs. Galtee Meats was showing its Ted's Kitchen brand of individually cut,...
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premium packaged spirits
Sweet and stylish scene-stealers have created a £1bn extravaganza designed to please impetuous youth P remium packaged spirits are changing the shape of the drinks fixture. They have stolen share from almost every other drinks category and built...