All The Grocer articles in 26 February 2022
Previous issues.
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NewsCity snapshot: Diageo resurgence underpinned by on-trade recovery
Diageo has reported double digit rises in sales and profits as the recovery in the on-trade was boosted by market share gains and premiumisation trends. Plus trading updates from FeverTree, Britvic and Greencore.
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NewsFive major supermarkets trialling ‘digital age verification’ for alcohol sales
The Home Office-backed trials are intended to explore how the technology can strengthen age checking and reduce violence against staff
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NewsSoft drinks startup Buzzed claims category first with energy tonic water
The NPD would target the health-conscious consumer, delivering an ‘alternative mixer or energy booster for those concerned about artificial flavorings and calorie consumption’, said Buzzed
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NewsCarluccio’s launches range of chilled restaurant-inspired lines into Sainsbury’s
The range spans fresh pasta, stir-in sauces, a selection of 12-inch pizzas and ready meals, including lasagne and tagliatelle dishes
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NewsFalling vacancy rates offer ‘glimmer of hope’ for retail says BRC
Overall retail vacancy rate across Britain fell 0.1 percentage points to 14.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021, suggesting the structural impact of the pandemic had in some regions ‘peaked’
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NewsPoundstretcher begins converting stores to JTF
A Poundstretcher and Pet Hut in Margate, one of the variety discounter’s larger stores, is among the first to be rebranded
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NewsCity snapshot: UK companies in financial distress on the rise
The number of UK companies in significant financial distress is rising as government support is withdrawn from beleaguered businesses, according to business advisory firm Begbies Traynor.
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NewsLewis Hamilton backs ultra-fast grocery app Zapp as part of $200m raise
The funding will be used to further improve the brand’s customer experience and technology
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NewsRice prices on the rise as exports suffer from disruption to supply
There was ‘approximately 1.5 million tonnes of rice stuck at the ports, that India had planned to export this month’, said Mintec
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NewsAquafresh adds Naturals toothpastes made from 97% naturally derived ingredients
The NPD would ‘take advantage of the increase in consumer awareness of environmental issues’ said the brand
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NewsBN biscuits return after four years away
The biscuits – which relaunched via Asda this week – had ‘a place in many British shoppers’ hearts’, said McVitie’s
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NewsUnilever adds trio of ice cream NPD to celebrate 100 years of Wall’s
The new launches offered ‘the perfect way to help shoppers and retailers mark the special occasion with us’, said Wall’s
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NewsCity News: Unilever prepares for possible upheaval after GSK climbdown
News that activist investor Nelson Peltz is preparing to shake up the beleaguered business set tongues wagging
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NewsCity Snapshot: Cranswick enters petcare market with Grove Pet Foods acquisition
Cranswick has expanded its reach into the petcare category with the acquisition of UK pet food maker Grove Pet Foods.
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NewsMedia Bites 31 Jan: Asda, Price rises, Ocado
Asda has suspended its drawn-out search for a chief executive, with one of the Issa brothers now heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the supermarket chain
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NewsDiageo to splash £73m on Guinness microbrewery and ‘culture hub’ in London
The investment demonstrated Diageo’s confidence in London as a tourist destination and its commitment to the hospitality sector, it said
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NewsTyrrells adds non-HFSS Mediterranean Herb flavour crisps
The NPD is billed as offering a “bold and tasty flavour” while meeting the incoming regulations
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NewsRed Loon looks to give salt a ‘run for its money’ with seasoning launch
The brand has launched with a duo of products, Redloon Seasoning and Spicirub
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NewsCity snapshot: UK grocery sales fall in January despite mounting inflation
Take-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 3.8% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022, despite prices continuing to rise as inflation mounts
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NewsMike Morrison returns to Poundstretcher as trading director
Morrison has previously served on Poundstretcher’s board on three occasions