All The Grocer articles in 25 July 2009 – Page 3

  • News

    Marston's urges big four to stop ale promotions

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Marston's has called on the big four retailers to stop devaluing the premium bottled ale (PBA) category with promotional offers and multipack buys.The multiples risked damaging the PBA category in the same way they had the standard ale,...

  • KEVIN-HAWKINS
    Comment and Opinion

    Second Opinion: Rip-off Britain in the news again

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    ...but the drive behind value own label is hardly an inflationary factor, says Kevin Hawkins

  • News

    Mattessons sausage ad falls foul of ASA

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Foods has been rapped for broadcasting a suggestive radio ad when children could be listening.Some 21 listeners complained to the Advertising Standards Authority about an ad for Mattessons, claiming it was offensive and contained...

  • RED SQUARE MOSCOW MULE
    News

    Acid Test: Red Square Moscow Mule

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Red Square's RTDs get a kick up the backside

  • News

    VAT and duty to impact volumes as much as 5%

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Drinks suppliers have warned that the government's disastrous VAT and duty hike double whammy could lead to a fall in volume sales of up to 5%.

  • News

    Benecol's first 5-a-day smoothie

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Benecol is claiming a category first by bringing its cholesterol-lowering credentials to the smoothies category.

  • News

    Frozen pea volumes up 4% on last year

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Pea sales continue to rise as more consumers use it as an ingredient as well as an accompaniment. Value sales have risen 11% year-on-year to £216m [TNS 52w/e 14 June], with volumes also rising 2% to 122 million kg.

  • STORE-FACTS-25-JUL-09
    News

    Grocer 33: Friendly staff win the day for Waitrose

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Two retailers boasted full baskets this week, but Waitrose’s Horsham branch clinched our top store award thanks to its short queue, friendly staff and “cheerful” checkout assistant.

  • News

    Can new £100m campaign resolve the binge drinking problem?

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    The latest campaign against binge drinking will favour subtle persuasion over scare tactics. But will it work, ask Nicolette Allen and Richard Ford

  • News

    World News 25/7/09

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Wal-Mart plans to develop a worldwide sustainable product index following a meeting with 1,500 of its suppliers, associates and sustainability leaders at its Arkansas head office.

  • News

    Other Movers 25/7/09

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Anthony Fry, the senior managing director of Evercore Partners, has been appointed deputy chairman of Dairy Crest.