All The Grocer articles in 27 July 2002 – Page 3

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    Police launch Raid Control to help retailers confound armed

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    John Wood Police forces across the UK are planning to work with independent retailers in an initiative to fight armed attacks on small stores. The first pilot scheme for Raid Control started at a handful of stores in Croydon this week, and a...

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    scottish aquaculture

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    SQS flags up advances in sea lice control and prevention of escapes Wild salmon: SQS hits at blaming of farming Scottish Quality Salmon chief executive Brian Simpson told the 6th International Salmon Symposium in Edinburgh this week that the...

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    SCOTTISH AQUACULTURE

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Industry unlikely to sustain feed rises as easily as sectors with higher margins' Minimal marine impact ­ but wild salmon a worry Relocation of some salmon farms away from wild salmon rivers could form part of the Scottish Executive's...

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    Name: April Muers

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Position: Director of business development Company: RH Amar The job: Muers will retain most of ...

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    Mr Morrison regrets he's unable to pack any more

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Tesco at Coatbridge, in Strathclyde, beat off competition from Asda, Morrisons and Safeway to claim this week's cheapest full basket at £37.09. The Tesco team north of the border clocked up full marks on their operational duties, and provided the...

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    Cakes and biscuits have always been a handy lunchbox standby

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Surprisingly, moves towards healthier eating have actually provided a boost to sales in the category. "Lunchboxes are a terrific opportunity for biscuit manufacturers since most local education authorities have put some sort of ban on confectionery...

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    Although the family like eating cheesecake, we do not buy ma

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    The packaging was very colourful and the consensus was that the chocolate cheesecake looked the most appetising. This was the one the children were most keen to try anyway. However, the purple packaging of the blackcurrant flavour was rather garish...

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    AD boosts convenience focus

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine UK is seeking to boost sales in specialist and convenience channels with the appointment of Howard Sansome as general sales manager for the sector. In his newly created role, he will report to business group director...

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    Waitrose collects the top Brammy accolade

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury and Marks and Spencer battled it out at this year's Brammy Awards but Waitrose pipped them both to the title of best multiple retailer. The Brammys, which celebrates the contribution of retailers, manufacturers, caterers and the media to...

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    Electra fuels 600 store Thorougoods growth

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    Anne Bruce CTN franchise Thorougoods is set for massive expansion,as parent company Bargain Booze comes under new ownership. Funding for up to 600 new stores in the next four years has been made available by the buyer, private equity company...

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    Henkel pulls Glist 3 ads due

    2002-07-27T00:00:00Z

    to poor stocking by multiples Simon Mowbray German detergents giant Henkel is abandoning advertising support for its Glist 3 in 1 dishwasher tablets in the UK ­ because the major multiples are not stocking the brand. The second burst of a TV...