All The Grocer articles in 25 October 2014 – Page 2
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NewsBAT cigarette volumes decline in 'challenging' market
British American Tobacco has reported a small fall in cigarette volumes in the first nine months of the year as its headline revenues were hit by currency movements.
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NewsMorrisons toys with new concepts at three ‘lab’ stores
Morrisons is to open three new ‘lab’ stores in Milton Keynes, Weybridge and Birtley to experiment with new tailored formats.
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NewsAsda recalls Prosecco over shattering bottles
Asda has recalled batches of its Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry wine following complaints about the bottles shattering.
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Analysis & FeaturesWoes in food retail extend beyond the supermarkets
Shoppers’ changing habits have hit the wider food retail sector Tesco will dominate the headlines tomorrow, but the beleaguered retailer is not the only UK food and drink firm suffering in the current market. One of the more notable findings of a report on the financial health ...
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Comment & OpinionAldi's organic range is its poshest move yet
In a few weeks Aldi’s luxury Christmas range will hit the shelves
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NewsTesco confirms profit hole of £263m
The black hole in Tesco’s finances was even worse than expected and “similar practices” have been going on in previous reporting periods, the Deloitte investigation into the retailer has found.
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NewsTesco results: what the analysts say
We round up reaction to Tesco’s interim results and the findings of its accountancy investigation.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis sets out three-pronged turnaround plan
Embattled Tesco boss Dave Lewis Dave today set out a three-pronged strategy to rescue the crisis-hit giant.
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NewsPremier Foods dampens profit expectations as Q3 sales fall 4.7%
Premier Foods has reported a 4.7% drop in third quarter underlying sales and said its full year profit will be at the lower end of expectations.
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NewsCo-op Bank Project Verde deal 'doomed to failure'
The Co-operative Bank’s failed acquisition of 632 Lloyds Bank branches, dubbed Project Verde, was “doomed to failure” and its capital shortfall “could have been discovered sooner”, a Treasury Select Committee inquiry has concluded.
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NewsUnilever's third quarter revenues hit by currency headwinds
Unilever has reported third quarter underlying sales growth of 2.1%, but foods remained the group’s worst performing category.
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News‘World first’ protein popcorn launches
Sports nutrition brand The Protein Works is launching what it says is the world’s first protein popcorn.
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NewsBritvic blames poor summer weather for Q4 sales drop
Poor summer weather squeezed performance of Britvic soft drinks in European markets in the fourth quarter, the company has reported in a trading update.
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NewsCranswick moves into premium poultry with Benson Park buy
Meat producer Cranswick has acquired premium poultry producer Benson Park in an undisclosed deal.
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Comment & OpinionRetailers should harness media brands in the run-up to Christmas
Advertisers could do worse than partner with magazines, websites and radio stations this Christmas, says Krissie Ford of Bauer Media.
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Comment & OpinionPrice cuts are not the only tactic in retail war
Some smart firms are playing the long game when it comes to promotions, says Andrew Marwick, managing director at Opia.
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Category ReportFocus on Petcare
Talk about pampered pets! A year ago, our report on falling prices and own-label growth in petcare could have raised doubt…
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Category ReportFocus on Soup: hard times...
Soups have gone off the boil. Last year’s warm winter has left brands and own label out in the cold…
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NewsHeinz UK & Ireland names Jan Kruise MD
Jan Kruise has been appointed managing director for Heinz UK & Ireland.
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Analysis & FeaturesHovis Fruity Nibbles: acid test
Fox’s Biscuits, which already produced Hovis-branded breakfast biscuits…