All The Grocer articles in 24 November 2012
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NewsTesco reboots Price Promise in voucher wars with Sainsbury's
Tesco is mounting a fightback against Sainsbury’s Brand Match with a coupon-at-till reboot of Tesco Price Promise…
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NewsMajestic Wine profits boosted by more customers and stores
Majestic Wine has reported a 3.9% increase in profits after drawing in more customers online and through new store openings.
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NewsUnilever lends Domestos help to World Toilet Day
Unilever is using its Domestos brand to help raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group buys 10 London Costcutter stores
The Co-operative Group has acquired 10 Costcutter stores in London.
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NewsTesco magazine is 'most read printed publication' in the UK
Tesco magazine has overtaken The Sun to claim the title of most read printed publication in the UK, according to the latest report from the National Readership Survey.
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NewsMüller Wiseman branding to feature elements of both companies
Müller is to put a visual stamp on its acquisition of Robert Wiseman Dairies earlier this year, with the rebranding of Robert Wiseman Dairies to Müller Wiseman Dairies.
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NewsTesco launches Easy Entertaining party food delivery service
Tesco has launched an online delivered party food service that it said will cater for events of all sizes from formal celebrations to children’s parties.
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NewsHoy and Murray help out at Highland Spring Sports Day
Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy and tennis coach Judy Murray were both on hand at the annual Highland Spring Sports Day yesterday.
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NewsMorrisons sells first UK-grown Smitten apples
Morrisons has launched the first UK-grown Smitten apples in a bid to extend its in-store window of availability.
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NewsHancocks plans to continue expansion following management buy-out
Family-owned confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has been sold in a management buy-out led by CEO Mark Watson and backed by H2 Equity Partners.
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NewsSainsbury's opens energy-efficient supermarket in King's Lynn
Sainsbury’s has opened one of the most energy efficient supermarkets in the country.
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NewsSupermarket bosses call for extension to Sunday trading hours at Christmas
Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips and his Asda counterpart Andy Clarke have written to business minister Michael Fallon to call for the extension of Sunday trading hours this Christmas.
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NewsFarmers blast Morrisons over sourcing for tertiary meat brand
Morrisons has been lambasted by farmers for bringing in a tertiary meat brand under which it will sell imported meat.
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NewsShoppers give thumbs up to Boots' grocery trial with Musgrave
Boots shoppers have given the thumbs up to the extended food offer currently being trialled with Musgrave GB.
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Analysis & FeaturesTrio (United Biscuits)
Most people remember this chocolate biscuit with toffee thanks to its legendary TV advertising campaign, fronted by the loud-mouthed Suzie. The biscuit, which was made by Jacobs…
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Analysis & FeaturesToffo (Nestlé)
It seems as if Nestlé just stopped making these classic wrapped ultra-chewy sweets without any warning. One minute they were there, the next minute they were gone, much to the delight of dentists…
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Analysis & FeaturesFunny Feet (Unilever)
A trailblazing brand that helped revolutionise frozen sweets in the early 1980s, this dollop of foot-shaped strawberry ice cream on a stick tasted lovely but melted far too quickly…
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Analysis & FeaturesBring Back a Brand: The reactivation challenge
The Grocer’s Bring Back A Brand Facebook page attracted more than 10,000 followers and 8,500 votes since its launch in October. Assess the proposals, vote for your favourite design and give us your feedback.
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Longwater
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsWine industry issues stark warning on prices
Off-trade wine sales could slump by as much as 13% in volume over the next few years if prices and duty continue to escalate.