All The Grocer articles in 25 April 2009 – Page 3

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    Advertising: Successful retailers need the human touch in tough times

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Retailers should engage consumers emotionally, not just give them the hard sell, according to research by Cognosis. Glynn Davis reports

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    Acid Test: Jose Cuervo Authentic Margaritas

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Perfect for lazy barbecues, or just for tequila fans?

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    Grocer 33: Staff make a difference at Morrisons

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    All the retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons in Aylesbury beat the competition thanks to a friendly checkout assistant and helpful staff.

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    Recession-hit Arla to axe 250 global jobs

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Arla Foods is to cut 250 jobs as part of plans to save £120m across its international operations this year.Jobs are being lost in Leeds, Viby in Denmark, and Stockholm, and 50 ­vacant positions will not be filled. An Arla spokeswoman...

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    Quality Test: Tinned Sardines in Brine, Own-Label, 120g

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    The use of both a box and tin by Morrisons seemed wasteful, but the disappointing packaging was partly allayed by a decent eat.

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    Profits up 49% to £9.1m at Scotmid Co-op

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    The resurgence of the co-operative movement continued this week with Scotmid Co-operative Society, the UK's fourth-biggest co-op, reporting a 49% jump in profits.Pre-tax profits rose from £6.1m to £9.1m for the year to 31 January on sales up...

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    Pepsi Max in £1m cricket promotion

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    PepsiCo is launching a £1m on-pack promotion for Pepsi Max as part of the brand's ICC World Twenty20 England cricket sponsorship.The Max it for a Million on-pack activity will give consumers the chance to win £10,000 every day and also...

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    World News: 25/4/09

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    FRANCE: Carrefour has unveiled a budget range of own-label products, which will launch next month in French stores to compete for consumers hit by the credit crunch. Carrefour Discount features 400 everyday products such as orange juice, mince and...

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    Other Movers 25/4/09

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Martin Adamson retired as chairman of Associated British Foods this week after 10 years at ABF, six of which were as chairman. He has been succeeded by non-executive director Charles Sinclair.