All The Grocer articles in 5 May 2012 – Page 2
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Grocer 33Morrisons, Gamston
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsPrisk 'not buying' ACS Sunday trading sums
Business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk has given short shrift to arguments that extending Sunday trading laws during the Olympic Games would cost independent retailers £480m.
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NewsCider house rules for Her Majesty
Bridge Farm Cider this week presented its limited edition Jubilee cider to the Queen herself.
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NewsNew Scots body vows to meet soaring demand for venison
A new group for the Scottish venison industry has been launched, to increase farmed production of the meat and reduce reliance on imports.
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NewsPremier shareholders express anger at Schofield payoff
Premier Foods faced a major revolt over executive pay at its AGM yesterday when 26.3% of shareholders voted against its remuneration report.
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NewsOxford Street salutes the Union Jack
Oxford Street marked the Jubilee this week with 147 Union Jack flags lining the world-famous shopping district.
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NewsCo-op acquisition healthy
Trading at David Sands was robust in the months before it was acquired by the Co-operative Group, accounts have revealed.
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NewsAldi brings in baskets after Facebook petition
Aldi has introduced baskets into all its UK stores, following repeated requests from customers on Facebook.
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Comment & Opinion
So you think you can't be dismissed for your age? Think again
It’s not fun being a pensioner today. Gone are the days of early retirement, gold-plated pensions and days spent in the potting shed or baking scones and jam.
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Richard ShonnRichard Shonn
Co-founder of 151 Products on Sandhurst roleplay, Michael Jackson and private jets
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NewsApprentice reject hits back
She was rejected on The Apprentice last month, but Jane McEvoy is hoping to win over buyers with a new chilled soup range for babies and toddlers.
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NewsAsda to follow up on virtual assistant holograms trial
Asda is considering unleashing an army of virtual store assistants on shoppers after trialling a hologram ‘colleague’…
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NewsGame of Thrones ready for fantasy gamers audience
Fantasy fans will soon have the chance to play the Game of Thrones.
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Comment & Opinion
Don't neglect the basics!
I am not a great television watcher, but I do enjoy Mad Men and the way it explores the creative treatment that used to surround brands’ advertising.
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NewsPoundland basket spend is higher
Shoppers snap up more bargains at Poundland than at its pound shop rivals, research by Him! has revealed.
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NewsPremier launches Batchelors Deli Boxes
Premier Foods is continuing its NPD push with the launch of boxed pasta and noodle snack range aimed at women.
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InterviewsMeet the bean counter
If the 1960s was defined by flower power and the 1990s by girl power, the future is all about plant power. At least, that’s the dream of Bernard Deryckere, CEO of Alpro.
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NewsBerryWorld raspberry marks Queen's Diamond Jubilee
BerryWorld has unveiled a new variety of raspberry to commemorate the Queen’s long reign.
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NewsNew Bestway depot opens in Gateshead
Bestway has opened a new depot - in Team Valley, Gateshead.
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NewsTyrrells' red, white & blue crisps
Tyrrells has brought together three coloured potato varieties to create packs of red, white and blue crisps.