All The Grocer articles in 20 October 2012
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NewsLooney Tunes links with Character for toy tie-ins
Character Group - producer of Dr Who and Deadly 60 micro-figures and toys - has been named UK master toy partner for cartoon brand Looney Tunes.
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NewsWestons Cider acquires Aussie distributor
Westons Cider has announced the acquisition of its distributor down under, World Brands Australia (WBA).
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News'Ugly fruit' to hit Co-operative Group stores
The Co-operative Food intends to sell ugly fruit and vegetables in a bid to support British farmers and growers affected by one of the worst summers on record.
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NewsMurco still for sale as Murphy plans US spin off
American oil giant Murphy Oil has insisted its UK operations are still up for sale as it unveils plans to spin off its US businesses.
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NewsSeven Seas looks into closing Hull factory
Seven Seas has announced it is consulting staff over plans to close its Hull factory and outsource the manufacturing and packaging of its goods…
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NewsSainsbury's dumps Red Tractor logo
The Red Tractor scheme has been dealt a massive blow, after Sainsbury’s said it would be removing the farm assurance logo from its products.
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NewsBooker makes Christmas price pledge
Booker has pledged to hold its prices across popular catering products in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsIGD predicts 'phenomenal' growth for online shopping
Online grocery is set for “phenomenal” growth, according to IGD, which predicts that the channel will grow by 98% over the next five years.
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NewsAsda lines up range of Halloween bakery treats
Howell House has secured a major deal to supply Asda with spooky Halloween treats.
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NewsAldi to open Scottish store on former Haldanes site
Aldi has confirmed plans to open a new store on an Aberdeenshire site formerly occupied by the now-defunct supermarket chain Haldanes.
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NewsVion rejects claim it refused to sell Hall's of Broxburn business
Vion has vigorously rejected accusations it staged a sham attempt to sell its Hall’s of Broxburn business.
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NewsBooker sets its sights on £6bn sales post-Makro deal
Booker has laid out plans to transform itself into a £6bn business if its acquisition of Makro receives clearance from the competition authorities.
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NewsSales growth slows at Nestlé
Nestlé has reported a small deceleration in quarterly sales growth as demand from emerging markets slowed.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time retailers stood up in the badger cull debate?
As scrutiny over the badger cull grows how worried should retailers be about the potential impact on sales and corporate reputation?
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NewsNo minimum pricing until 'at least 2014'
Minimum pricing for alcohol in England and Wales will be shelved for another two years at least, as a legal battle over the plans rages across Europe, MPs have admitted.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets missing out on the bigger ticket toy trick
Supermarkets are doing a roaring trade in pocket money toys but are failing to make the most of the opportunity…
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NewsIceland to step up pace of NPD with Loxton purchase
Iceland has acquired its biggest supplier, Loxton Food Company, after the business fell into financial difficulties…
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NewsUK biscuit brands feel full force of economic crunch
Sales of 14 of the UK’s top 20 biscuit brands - including Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes and Kit Kat - have dipped as shoppers trade down to own label and retailers pull back on multibuys.
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NewsTesco targets London with surprise return of organic veg boxes
Just days after William Jackson Food Group bought Abel & Cole, the veg box supplier faces a new, mighty competitor - Tesco
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NewsAsda encourages shoppers to try low and no-alcohol beers
Asda is launching a leaflet and in-store push encouraging shoppers to try low and no-alcohol beer.