All The Grocer articles in 4 August 2001 – Page 2
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Opinion: Selling British' isn't simple
Get the Union Flags out, dust off the Land of Hope and Glory CDs. For if the whispers from a near deserted Whitehall are anything to go by, not to mention NFU headquarters and the Countryside Agency, grocery buyers will be hit by a massive autumn...
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Clicks not bricks: web sites: Two-way stretch
Consumers need compelling reasons to return to a web site. Interactivity and entertainment are two ways big brands are getting value from their investment. Ed Bedington reports If you're not on the net then you're history! that was the rallying...
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Making a mint in break from norm
Mars is looking to generate sales for its Twix brand by bringing out a limited edition mint version of the popular two-finger snack. Available from August 13 for a "strict eight-week period", the snack comes with mint-flavoured caramel. Packed in...
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Rank Hovis flour hike raises likelihood of bread increase
Higher bread prices have come one step closer with an increase in the price of flour. Rank Hovis, the UK's leading miller, is increasing the price of flour by £39 a tonne, representing a rise of between 20% and 30% across all grades from September...
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Brandwatch profile: Bread
Top 15 brands advertised (by media) £k July '00 - June '01 Total Press Radio Outdoor TV Direct Mail Total 9,924 1,032 ...
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Bulmers' hopes lie in smaller bottles
Leading cider maker Bulmers is fighting back against the premium packaged spirits and cheap premium lagers which have eroded its market. It is throwing out its 330ml bottles and introducing 275ml versions at a cheaper price. This will bring its...
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Profile: Gerry Johnson, md Booker
Wholesale conversion Helen Gregory talks with the md who thought the wholesale sector languished in the shadow of the retail multiples, until he was charged with steering Booker into a new era Booker boss Gerry Johnson used to think wholesale was...
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BEEF: NBA vents fresh fury over imported beef
Imports certain to rise sharply over the next two years due to FMD Supermarket operators are allegedly denying consumers the opportunity to pay more for beef, instead using misleading labels and packaging to trick shoppers into buying meat at...
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Bargain Booze: New CTN fascia to launch
A new CTN fascia called Thoroughgoods, from Cheshire based Bargain Booze, is due to launch in Stoke-on-Trent this month. Thoroughgoods stores will offer a mix of news, convenience and discount alcohol lines geared towards small basket size....
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Get back a Zest for Life
Zest's September issue is giving every reader the chance to claim a free copy of yoga book Salutation to the Sun' by Rita Beintema, worth £3.99. The book offers readers top tips on how to boost their mood, release tension and tone up. The issue...
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Customer habits: Asda takes the top spot for loyalty to the
Asda has the most devoted shoppers visiting its stores, while Tesco ranks highest in the loyalty stakes for shoppers who combine use of its stores, web site and loyalty scheme. Exclusive research from relationship marketing agency, Carlson...
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DAIRY: EU anticipates well balanced market with cheese main
In its annual update of the longer term prospects for the European dairy industry, the EU Commission has forecast a well balanced dairy situation over the next seven years. Milk output is expected to show little change because of the milk quota...
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Forecourts: BP scales back roll-out ambitions for Connect
Oil giant BP has scaled down plans to convert its entire UK estate to the new retail led Connect format. Retail business unit leader Graham Sims said: "We won't launch Connect in Wales or Northern Ireland. Costs are too high. We are going to be...
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C-store multiples: Alldays turns up the instore heat
Exclusive Sheila Eggleston Alldays has signed a deal with Cuisine de France to install L'Art du Pain bake-off units in more than 200 stores. The chain also intends to boost its hot food offer with Cuisine de France's Hotshop hot food to go...
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Sainsbury aims to double box appeal
Exclusive Tim Palmer Sainsbury is breaking new ground in the wine market with the introduction of a box containing two different wines. The Duo box is the brainchild of Patrick Darlington whose company developed the new-style packaging....
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Wotsits aims to kick off playground cult
Golden Wonder is to kick off the new football season with a 30-million pack promotion for Wotsits. Footie Flicka' will allow children to collect colourful star-shaped football cards which can be flicked through the air. Free in packs of regular...
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Safeway: Gas powered lorries aim to beat curfews
Safeway is hoping gas powered lorries could mean an end to delivery curfews in built up areas. The multiple took delivery this week of the first of 40 compressed natural gas powered lorries, the first to be converted and recycled from its diesel...
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Latest Bud TV ads feature American heroes but the lizards st
American brewer Anheuser- Busch has its tongue firmly in its cheek when it pays homage to Real American Heroes in a new series of ads for premium beer Budweiser. The commercials celebrate the great ideas of these fictional heroes such as Mr Foot...
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Bulmers adds ice to Zolensky
Bulmers' contender in the premium packaged spirit market, Zolensky, has been given a makeover as part of a plan to extend distribution. The brand is a vodka-based lemon drink which borrows imagery from Russian vodkas. Part of the revamp includes...
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My favourite ad: Heineken's Close to you' ads
Paul Kirkwood, communications manager, Nestle UK "I like ads that leave you guessing which brand they are for. The current Heineken ad is a good example. There's Paul Daniels singing, Debbie McGee swinging and other celebrities joining in as the...
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