All The Grocer articles in 27 July 2019 – Page 6
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NewsCauseway Capital to shut a further 14 Patisserie Valerie stores
The new private equity owner of Patisserie Valerie is to shut a further 14 stores at the cost of 100 jobs.
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NewsPaloma Faith links with Boë Gin for ad and unique cocktail
An ad starring the singer will air on the brand’s social media channels
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Comment & OpinionM&S’s giveaway toys have a whiff of desperation and confusion
Given the current backlash around plastic, could there possibly be a worse time for M&S’s idea?
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NewsMedia Bites 11 July: Heineken, UK economy, M&S
Heineken’s pub chain is to be investigated over concerns it strong-armed landlords who wanted to cut ties with the brewer into continuing to sell its beer.
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt Benckiser agrees $1.4bn US drugs fine
Reckitt Benckiser has agreed to pay a $1.4bn fine to close a US Department of Justice investigation into the sales and marketing of an opioid addiction drug under its former pharma arm. Plus, McBride warns of further sales weakness and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSainsbury’s to open ‘world’s first’ low and no alcohol pub
It will serve a range of low and non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits, as well as a new drink called Celtic Soul, which it claims is “the UK’s first non-alcoholic dark distillate”
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NewsTyrrells to revamp veg crisps as part of revival plan
The autumn will see the supplier ‘using new and exclusive technology to create the biggest and best-quality veg crisp experience’
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Roast Dinners: 17 August
The number of roasts eaten alone is rising, both during the week and at the weekend
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Comment & OpinionWant to attract millennials and Gen Z? Focus on authenticity, not fads
Many retailer challenger brand schemes wrongly focus on ‘weird and wonderful’ products, says Philip Koh, co-founder and strategy director at Without design studio
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Batteries: 24 August
As consumers get ever more frustrated by running out of juice, brands are fighting it out to deliver their longest-lasting products yet
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NewsGroceryAid eyes bigger venue for Barcode Festival after raising £450,000
New venue will have capacity for at least 3,500 people after this year’s sell-out success
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Comment & OpinionConsumers love a brand with values… but beware opportunism
Younger consumer ‘tribes’ will switch to brands with values - but they are quick to spot gimmicks
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Comment & OpinionHolland & Barrett has what it takes to propel clean beauty beyond Goop
Clean beauty is the influence behind Holland & Barrett’s latest range. And it may just have mainstream appeal
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NewsEvolution Foods adds fruit & nut snacks in plastic-free packs
The 25-strong lineup will be available from Monday (15 July) in Wilko
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NewsMedia Bites 12 July: Digital tax, Reckitt Benckiser, M&S
Britain is on course for another trade showdown with President Trump after deciding to forge ahead with a special tax on Amazon, Google and other big technology companies
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NewsCity snapshot: Tulip’s annual losses rise to £85m
UK pork giant Tulip has plunged to a pre-tax loss of £85m as low global pork prices and writedowns hit turnaround attempts at the Danish Crown-owned business.
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Range PreviewRange preview: Asda Christmas 2019
Asda’s four key trends this Christmas are opulence, betterment, ‘something for everyone’ and novelty
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NewsKFC calls on industry to do more as it signs major chicken welfare agreement
It will see the fast food giant adopt a set of six criteria agreed by 28 animal protection charities from across Europe
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Feature SynopsisDairymen 2019: 14 September
The Dairymen 2019 Download synopsis PDF here Publication date: 14 September Editorial submission deadline: 19-26 July (see below) Advertising booking deadline: 21 August British dairy has got a lot on its plate. From a crisis in milk profitability to the rise of plant-based alternatives, the industry ...
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Rankings10 biggest alcohol brands in the UK 2019
Together, the top 10 alcohol brands have racked up an extra £3.4bn. So who’s up, who’s down, and what’s behind their performance?