All The Grocer articles in 28 February 2009 – Page 3

  • News

    He made them squirm but what does BBC poll mean?

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    With Waitrose voted the surprise winner in a BBC Watchdog poll, what exactly can we learn about consumers from the results? Noli Dinkovski reports

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    Industry heartened by New Zealand's tobacco display ban rebuff

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The tobacco industry's campaign to prevent the introduction of a display ban received a welcome boost this week after New Zealand's PM scrapped his Government's proposed ban because there was no proof it would work.

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    Asda considers online cross-border shopping

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Asda is trying to extend its online shopping service to the Republic of Ireland so shoppers can take advantage of the weak pound and buy groceries through stores north of the border. Asda CEO Andy Bond said that although there were no plans...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Third Party: Apprentices drive real value in tough times

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Recruiting and training skilled workers is costly - apprenticeship funding can subsidise these costs, says Jack Matthews

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    Three lines broaden Blacksticks appeal

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Speciality cheesemaker Butlers is bringing out three new Blacksticks cheeses.From April, White, Silk and Velvet versions will join its existing Blacksticks Blue. Blacksticks White was similar to Blacksticks Blue but milder to appeal to a...

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    Sira goes alternative

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Sira Supermarket is expanding its ethnic retail offer with alternative medicine, exercise and beauty treatments. Chloe Smith reports

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    'Husband to aisle three'

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's made a charming offer before Valentine's Day - love-struck shoppers could propose to their better halves over the Tannoy of their local supermarket. How romantic.As yet, Blogof has no information on how many proposals were made...

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    Romance in the air for Impulse revamp

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Unilever is relaunching its Impulse female body spray range this week - with a more explicit focus on romance.  The company has revamped the packaging by introducing lighter colours and a collage heart to "reinforce the brand's association...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Editor's Comment: Oscar night had nothing on the agony of Watchdog's supermarket poll

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Oscar night is excruciating. As the winners are announced, cameras spy on those who missed out. Employing all the skills of the thespian trade, actors still struggle to hide the disappointment on their faces.

    That had nothing, however, on…

  • News

    Buchanan to advise Waitrose on CSR PR

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose is to take PR advice from Prince Charles' former private secretary. Elizabeth Buchanan has been appointed "special adviser" to Waitrose, where she will work with the ­retailer's communications office to develop its CSR...

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    Advertising: Slim-Fast taps into new year resolutions

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The binge and purge cycle of Christmas consumption and new year resolutions make January and February vital for the health supplement and diet market.

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    Ad of the Week: Sir Bobby plods the Charlton charm once again

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    As Manchester United marches inexorably to yet another Premier League title, how apt that another corporate behemoth, Danone, should again wheel out legendary former Red Devil Sir Bobby of Charlton to plug its death-defying yoghurt drink...

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    Acid Test: Century Hill Sauvignon Blanc

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Is an "easy to open bottle" really the best thing about this white wine?

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    Retailers accused of cutting potato value

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Using potatoes as a loss leader and reducing their price strips value out of the supply chain, analysts and potato industry leaders have warned retailers.Potatoes were not a price-sensitive product, TNS Worldpanel communications director Ed...

  • News

    Buyer found for abattoir in North Wales

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The future of one of North Wales' last remaining abattoirs has been secured after administrators found a buyer. The sale of Cig Cibyn abattoir, in Caernarfon, had been agreed with Irish company Sher Foods, according to joint administrators...

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    Top 50 list shows indie discounters on the rise

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The rise of the discounters has been much vaunted in the past 12 months but, as our latest ranking of the UK's 50 biggest independent retail chains has revealed, it's not just about Aldi, Lidl and Netto. Independent discounters are leading...

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    Industry ire at Change4Life scare tactics

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Three health charities have come in for fierce criticism this week after resorting to shock tactics in a joint ad campaign to alert mothers to the dangers posed by kids’ unhealthy lifestyles. Key industry figures expressed outrage at ads,…

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    Grocer 33: Good service impresses at Morrisons

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Both boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons' High Wycombe store pipped Sainsbury's in Melksham to the post thanks to its helpful staff

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    Food price inflation looks set to stay well into 2009

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The UK had hoped to shake off food price inflation by now, but our data reveals that prices are continuing to reach for the sky. James Ball reports

  • Category Report

    Top 50 Independents 2009

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    The odds may be stacked against independents at the moment, but sales, profits, store and staff numbers are all up. Beth Phillips looks at the main winners and losersIndependents never have it easy. This time last year, the sector was being challenged by energy price rises, greater employment regulation and ...