All The Grocer articles in 29 November 2003
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Tesco 55% at factory gate
Tesco has negotiated factory gate pricing contracts with more than 1,000 suppliers making up 55% of its volumes.Distribution director John Boulter said he was confident of substantial progress in 2004.He dismissed suggestions Tesco had...
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Affluence as a force for change
As the UK has become more affluent, fewer people have mortgages and more of the population are seeking larger detached houses. There are nearly half a million fewer traditional terraced homes and a million more detached homes. These trends and many...
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Feelfine offers pick-me-up after festive indulgence
Swedish ‘recovery’ drink Feelfine is getting support from a three-pronged advertising campaign over the festive season.Print ads in the Christmas editions of lifestyle titles feature everyday scenarios and show the passionfruit flavour offering...
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Inside Aldi
Little is known about the notoriously secretive hard discounter, so Liz Hamson tracked down a former insider to quiz him on the secrets of its success and ask whether he thinks the formula will thrive in the UKMost of the time,...
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Aldi dossier
>>established 1948The Albrecht brothers, Karl and Theo, opened their first store in 1948 under the Albrecht Discount fascia in Essen, Germany. In the early 1960s they had around 350 stores and divided the business into two, Aldi...
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Another loaf hike likely
Bread prices will have to rise again in early 2004 if bakers are to recoup a second sharp upsurge in the price of wheat this year, the UK’s leading bakeries have warned.Manufacturers are still struggling to recoup this summer’s £20 a tonne hike...
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Asda deflects blame for war
Asda has blamed smaller “terrorist” retailers who have a limited stake in the beer market for sparking a pre-Christmas price war by slashing the price of Stella Artois.The chain says its reduction to £9.87 for a 330ml 24-pack this week was a...
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Hi-tech boost to availability
Tesco claims it has seen a 1-2% improvement in on-shelf availability through the rollout of wireless technology in its stores and supply chain. Replenishment at Tesco now goes through a single system, which store staff can tap into at the...
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Walkers to hit back over obesity
Walkers is to tackle the health lobby head on next year with a series of initiatives aimed at dampening the argument over child obesity.The snacking giant believes a lot of the criticism levelled at manufacturers so far has been unfair. And it...
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Barbie bags
Mr Lucky Bags has added a new £1.99 single bag and a range of party bags to its Barbie range. It has also increased its Scooby Doo portfolio with Mystery Lucky Bags in £1 and £2 packs and two sizes of Lucky Eggs, the larger of which contains...
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United Co-op bans terror pair
United Co-operatives says it has made legal history by obtaining a civil court injunction that bans two problem customers from entering its stores.The Staffordshire-based co-op, the second largest in the UK, has had Darren Boote and...
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Beauty buds with tips
Cosmetic accessories manufacturer SLG has brought out a range of liquid-filled cotton buds called Beauty Tips.Making their debut in Sainsbury now, rsp £2.99 for 24, the formulations either remove eye make-up, nail polish or waterproof mascara...
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Bebbington’s UK role at K-C
Kimberly-Clark Europe, manufacturer of tissue and personal care products, has made John Bebbington group director for UK & Ireland customer management.He will oversee the development of products such as Andrex toilet tissue and Huggies...
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Latin lovers are best
Bacardi-Martini has unveiled a new TV ad for Bacardi Breezer as part of a £2m seasonal push. The top selling RTD is back on the small screen next week with the latest creative in its ‘There’s Latin Spirit in Everyone’ campaign.The...
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Bestway leaves Landmark
The Landmark Cash & Carry buying group is about to lose its biggest member, Bestway, which accounts for more than £1bn of its £2.6bn turnover. Both sides insisted the separation, which will take place from January 1, was amicable, and Bestway...
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Booker places success at heart of new slogan
Booker has added a new strapline, Your Success Counts, which will appear with the Booker brand.Retail customers will see the new logo on all printed materials from the wholesaler and it will also be included in the latest update of the lorry...
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Brand unity nears
A new brand identity for the co-operative movement will be unveiled in 2005 in a bid to give societies a more coherent and consistent public face.A Co-operative Group spokesman said the brand panel established after the Co-operative...
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Research new brand names carefully
from John Dodds, consultant, Nomen UKSir; One of the most effective naming strategies is to identify a new product with positive emotions inherent in the consumption experience. So it is all the more unfortunate for Centura...
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Political heat builds over levels of obesity
The food industry’s responsibility for obesity and other health issues was in the spotlight this week, with top government and industry figures debating its role and snack industry chiefs facing a grilling from MPs.Speaking at Westminster Diet...
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Cardhu peace talks
Scotch whisky bosses are meeting Diageo next week in a bid to find a solution to the dispute over the marketing of Diageo’s Cardhu brand. The whisky has a ‘pure malt’ tag even though it is now a blended whisky because of a shortfall in production at...