All The Grocer articles in 27 April 2019 – Page 14
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News
Premier MJ’s Store named Convenience Retailer of the Year
Store owner Justin Whittaker collected the accolade at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on Thursday evening, along with the award for Best Small Store
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Comment and Opinion
Does Brexit really spell death for the booze cruise?
The owner of the Calais Wine Superstore said he had “never seen anything” like the crazed clientele flooding his store ahead of 29 March
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Comment and Opinion
Clean Air Zones mean investing in greener fleets is now a necessity
Businesses need to prepare for Clean Air Zones with low-emission solutions or face fines, says James Hurrell, director for grocery at Wincanton
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News
Dairy Crest launches Vitalite vegan baking block
Almost a third of dairy-free spread sales were for use in baking last year, according to IRI
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News
Florette owner Agrial snaps up Essex grower Angflor
The buyout became the latest step in the Agrial’s strategy to establish its own growing operations in the UK
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News
City snapshot: Casino plans €2.5bn of asset sales as its targets convenience and online growth
French hypermarket chain Groupe Casino has raised its target from the sale of non-core assets from €1.5bn to €2.5bn over the next year. Plus, the pound rises to multi-month highs as ‘no deal’ Brexit threat recedes and all the latest news from the City.
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News
Media Bites 14 March: Brexit, Spring Statement, Morrisons
The pound has jumped to highs last seen in June 2018 after Parliament rejected a no-deal Brexit and investors saw less risk of a disorderly exit from the European Union.
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News
Morrisons refuses to rule out Brexit driven price hikes
Morrisons chief executive David Potts refused to rule out passing Brexit-related cost increases onto customers, after ‘no deal’ tariff rates were confirmed
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Comment and Opinion
Badly timed, confusing tariffs information just adds to Brexit mess
With just 16 days to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, the chances of wading through and then readying for implementation by 29 March is clearly now mission impossible
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News
Boparan offloads Green Isle Foods and Donegal Catch to Irish consortium
The sale marks the 2 Sisters owner’s latest divestment as it focuses on its core poultry operation
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News
Vegan brand Qwrkee hits retail with milk alternatives range
Whole Foods’ UK grocery buyer Miguel Uribe tipped pea milks as one of the “top new trends for 2019”
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News
Shloer goes beyond grape with Spritzed and Pressed ranges
The SHS Drinks hopes to strengthen its position as an adult soft drink alternative to alcohol
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Comment and Opinion
It's time for all retailers to take action on knife crime
Poundland took kitchen knives off sale in October 2018, says retail director Austin Cooke. Other retailers now need to play their part
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Comment and Opinion
M&S-Ocado proves collaboration is necessary to follow the customer
The huge increase in industry collaboration signals a changed world where going it alone is a mistake, says Eagle Eye’s Tim Mason
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On Crisps, Nuts and Snacks: 13 April
From fast-paced M&A activity to a raft of new healthy crisp alternatives, the world of snacking is hotting up
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Range Preview
Range preview: Aldi Easter 2019
Aldi has unveiled a raft of intricately decorated, eye-catching confections to make luxury gifting more accessible
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Profiles and QandAs
Snapchat explained: Q&A with Adrian King, head of CPG, Snap Inc
Can’t tell your filters from your lenses? We asked Adrian King, head of CPG, Snap Inc, for the key details fmcgs should know about the platform
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Comment and Opinion
TfL's eggs and bacon ad ban is potentially damaging folly
Its censorship is an example of the confusion, and consequent health damage, that nutrient profiling causes, says Joanna Blythman
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Comment and Opinion
Gender balance should be the norm for marketers, not a statement
Achieving gender balance in advertising is not just about putting more women on screen, says Hannah Walley, Kantar Millward Brown’s joint head of media & digital
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Comment and Opinion
Female-founded businesses are being let down by investors
The investor community has some catching up to do on gender diversity, says Kerstin Robinson, co-founder of Nix & Kix