All The Grocer articles in 21 April 2001 – Page 3

  • News

    Mergers: Ahold and ICA

    2001-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Ahold has a weather eye open for retail thoroughbreds in northern Europe, so the nature of the successful partnership with Sweden's ICA is one which retailers here should watch. Julian Hunt reports The way in which Ahold is spreading its tentacles...

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    AF Blakemore promotes home grown talent

    2001-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Several senior appointments have been announced by AF Blakemore & Son, the Wolverhampton based Spar wholesaler and cash and carry operator, following the retirement of two mds who each worked for the company for more than 30 years. Sam Wilcox has...

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    NAYLOR IN ADMINISTRATION

    2001-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Administrative receivers have been appointed to Yorkshire supplier Naylor Food. Based in Leeds and Knaresborough, the group employs 79 people through its six companies which have a combined turnover of £25m. The receivers said the companies would...

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    Co-ops: Northern Ireland Co-op motors on with acquisitions

    2001-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Northern Ireland Co-op has acquired two stores as part of its expansion programme. It is close to completing legal proceedings on a further two stores and is "seriously considering" another eight". Situated in Lisburn and Castlederg, the former...

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    Foot & mouth crisis week 9: vaccination

    2001-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Blair told industry unity is essential Retailers have warned the prime minister they will not back the vaccination of animals in areas affected by foot and mouth if he fails to win the full support of farmers and food manufacturers. Although no...