All The Grocer articles in 20 September 2014 – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesWill investors buy into Premier Foods' transformation?
Departing Premier Foods commercial director Ian Deste proclaimed that the “turnaround phase is complete” and the “transformational phase” has begun after this week’s restructure.
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NewsConviviality Retail chief exec Diana Hunter sells £1.36m of shares
Chief executive of Bargain Booze-owner Conviviality Retail Diana Hunter sold £1.36m worth of shares in the company yesterday.
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NewsShareholder group targets Diageo executive pay
Diageo heads into another AGM today with its executive pay policies under fire.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can make money from Post Offices
While the traditional post office is in decline, c-stores can benefit thanks to new ‘Local’ and ‘main’ formats…
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Analysis & FeaturesJempson's gives local convenience another go
Jempson’s gives local convenience another go with Wadhurst store…
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Analysis & FeaturesBeacon technology's shopper marketing potential for indies
Beacons are the hottest retail technology on the block, allowing brands and retailers to ping offers straight to smartphon…
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Analysis & FeaturesBooker could benefit from tempting customers into impulse buys
New research suggests there are a number of key opportunities in the wholesale sector for Booker to tap
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Category ReportSpirits Category Report 2014
It’s a tale of two extremes in the spirits market. Premium spirits are flying, while cheaper brands are also performing strongly…
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Comment & OpinionStevia: a messaging struggle for the 'natural' sweetener
Stevia might be a more natural sweetener, but it’s not as easy as it seems to get that message across…
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NewsSeabrook encourages sharing with front-opening crisp bags
Seabrook is next month launching bags with peel-open front panels for its Lattice Cut range…
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Comment & OpinionGadget Man: geeky intelligence, gadgets and scary drones
It’s a long walk from Hollywood to Sainsbury’s, but on Gadget Man Richard Ayoade was in a chirpy mood…
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Analysis & FeaturesMüllerlight Fruitopolis - Strawberry: acid test
With Greek-style yoghurts filling chiller cabinets, a key challenge for suppliers is finding a way to stand out…
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Analysis & FeaturesMarks & Spencer White Tea & Raspberry Infusion: acid test
Tea sales have been off the boil for some time and there’s little sign of them warming up…
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Analysis & FeaturesPotato prices fall on back of fine summer and high yield
From famine to feast, the price of spuds keeps plummeting…
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NewsGü moves into dairy drinks in licensing first
Dessert brand Gü is being extended into the chilled dairy drinks category…
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NewsScotland votes No: Industry reaction
As the dust settles on the Scottish Independence Referendum result in which the no campaign won with 55% to 45%, industry bodies and suppliers give their reaction as well as looking forward to what happens next.
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NewsMSC-certified seafood continues to increase but growth rate slows
The number of UK seafood products achieving Marine Stewardship Council accreditation continues to grow…
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NewsTesco backs Responsibility Deal's 2017 salt reduction pledges
All of the major supermarkets are now backing latest measures on salt after Tesco signed up to the 2017 salt reduction targets under the Responsibility Deal.
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NewsHeineken rebuff of SAB Miller advance boosts shares
The market was intoxicated by the heady prospect of a global brewing mega-deal this week…
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Category ReportFocus on Spirits: highs and lows
The spirits market is increasingly polarised, with premium lines and premixes thriving alongside cheaper, lower-abv produc…