All The Grocer articles in 21 June 2014
Previous issues.
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Comment & OpinionTesco must rebuild its customer service
Every little does help, but you need to regain shoppers’ trust. This will not be regained by putting big signs outside saying ‘hello’ or revamping trolley bays…
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NewsBen Fogle-backed snack recalled over nut allergy fear
A snack range created by Ben Fogle has been recalled 10 days after being launched.
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NewsFSA targets campylobacter with raw chicken warning
Consumers have been warned washing raw chicken increases the risk of contracting campylobacter food poisoning.
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NewsMinisters reject wholesale changes to business rates system
The government has strongly rejected calls that business rates are not fit for purpose and should be replaced with a new system.
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NewsMajestic Wine sees growth in B2B sales and fine wines
Specialist wine retailer Majestic reported “marginal” decline in sales in store during 2013, while its online growth also slowed.
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NewsWelsh farmers welcome action plan for food and drink industry
Welsh farmers have welcomed the launch of the Welsh government’s strategic plan for the food and drink industry.
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NewsRestructuring costs hit Boparan despite sales increase
Boparan Holdings, parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported a third quarter loss of £28.6m…
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NewsNorthern Ireland’s Skea Eggs wins Sainsbury’s supply deal
Northern Irish business Skea Eggs has secured a deal to supply Sainsbury’s with own-label free-range eggs.
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NewsTesco's credit rating downgraded by Moody's
Tesco has had its credit rating downgraded by Moody’s amid poor sales performance and a tough outlook for the sector.
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NewsHeart of England Fine Foods goes into liquidation
Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) has gone into voluntary liquidation, it was announced today.
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NewsIceland pledges to open 40 stores as it reports flat like-for-likes
Iceland intends to open 40 new stores and create 1,250 jobs as it continues its investment strategy…
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NewsMorrisons to cut 2,600 jobs in management restructuring
Morrisons is to make 2,600 staff redundant in a store management restructure.
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Analysis & FeaturesMoody’s downgrade won’t hurt Tesco too much
The downgrade of Tesco’s long-term debt ratings by Moody’s was widely reported to have heaped further pressure on CEO Philip Clarke
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NewsTea suppliers back global training scheme for smallholders
Big name suppliers are backing the rollout of a training programme designed to help smallholder tea farmers increase their yields and modernise production.
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NewsBritain’s best high street sought in new competition
The government is to launch a competition to find the best high street in Britain, as part of a new branding exercise by high streets minister Brandon Lewis.
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NewsMcColl’s opens 750th c-store as expansion continues
McColl’s Retail Group has opened its 750th convenience store.
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NewsMorrisons job cuts ‘disappointing’, says Sir Ken
Former Morrisons chairman Sir Ken Morrison has labelled job cuts at the retailer “disappointing”.
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NewsTesco kicks off health range with meals-on-wheels service
Tesco is rolling out a restaurant-on-wheels service to support the launch of its new healthy eating range My Fit Lifestyle.
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NewsPremier Foods reports falling sales of power brands
Preimer Foods has announced a fall in sales on some of its key lines…
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier Foods looks to power ahead
Premier Foods’ mammoth restructuring effort looks to be nearing the end after it spun off another non-core business.