All The Grocer articles in 23 November 2013
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NewsMajestic Wine sales bolstered by e-commerce
New customers and an increasing focus on online sales helped Majestic Wine in the first half of the year, the company has reported.
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NewsVion losses hit £50m before UK exit
Losses at Vion Food UK Limited – the company that covered Vion UK’s former pork, poultry and head office operations – had …
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NewsNisa symbol director John Heagney steps down
Nisa’s group symbol director John Heagney has left Nisa following 36 years with the company.
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NewsMajestic pledges online growth won’t erode bricks and mortar
Majestic Wine is aiming to grow its online sales to around 15% of its UK business over the next five year, chief executive Steve Lewis has said.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Company sold to Camelot owner OTPP
Burton’s Biscuit Company has been sold to Canadian private equity firm Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsSupermarkets lambasted for ‘dodgy discounts’ in Which? report
Which? has accused supermarkets of ignoring an OFT set of principles on special offers and promotions by continuing to bombard consumers with “dodgy discounts” and “misleading multibuys”.
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NewsCo-op Group chair Wardle quits early over Flowers appointment
Len Wardle has stepped down as chairman of The Co-operative Group with immediate effect, following the furore surrounding former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers.
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NewsMüller exits A2 venture but continues milk supply
Müller Wiseman Dairies is set to exit the A2 Milk UK venture but will continue to supply the company with milk and handle processing and distribution for it.
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NewsCo-op Group launches governance review following Flowers furore
The Co-operative Group has launched an immediate review of its democratic structure after former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers was captured on film buying the Class A drug crystal meth.
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NewsAldi shines as the big four face squeeze on share
The big four supermarkets’ share shrank in the 12 weeks to 10 November, as Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose continued their strong form - while own-label lines saw a rise.
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NewsAsda sourcing arm IPL boosts meat traceability
IPL, the sourcing arm of Asda, has revealed it is on the lookout for more direct meat suppliers in the wake of the horsemeat scandal.
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NewsAsda brings click & collect to six London Underground stations
Asda is bringing grocery click & collect services to six London Underground stations in partnership with Transport for London (TfL).
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NewsASA raps For Goodness Shakes over innuendo in online advert
An ad for protein shake brand For Goodness Shakes has been banned for causing serious and widespread offence by making implied references to male masturbation.
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NewsSainsbury’s hits key green targets as it looks ahead to 2020
Sainsbury’s has made “significant progress” in its 20x20 sustainability commitments in the past year, according to CEO Justin King.
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NewsAsda George expansion continues apace with second Malta store
Asda is set to open its second George clothing store in Malta.
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NewsXbox One launch prompts Tesco to change signage
Tesco is altering the signage of some of its stores to mark the launch of the Xbox One console this week.
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NewsEstrella Galicia launches alcohol-free lager in the UK
A Spanish lager brand is launching an alcohol-free lager exclusively into the UK off-trade.
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NewsSABMiller UK lager sales rise 5% as Pilsner Urquell hits the spot
Lager sales at SABMiller’s British division Miller Brands UK have risen 5% year-on-year, the company has revealed.
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NewsPayPoint sales rise as Collect+ turns a profit
Sales and profits are up at PayPoint, while its Collect+ parcel scheme has turned a profit for the first time, half-year results have shown.
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NewsMilk smuggling in Northern Ireland faces cross-border probe
The Food Standards Agency has threatened the removal of any milk products from the supply chain that are found to be linke…