All The Grocer articles in 7 February 2015 – Page 6
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Feature Synopsis
Focus on: IFE: 14 March
Next month’s International food Exhibition boasts a record number of South and Central American companies
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News
Chris Dee appointed as new Booths CEO
New role in the business created for 20-year veteran of the upmarket Northern retailer
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News
Cost cutting drives profit growth at McBride
Private label household goods firm McBride has reported a 4.1% revenues fall to £364.7m in the six months to 31 December 2014.
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News
City Snapshot: Dairy Crest in talks with CMA to push through Müller sale
Dairy Crest holds its breath as it awaits watchdog review of Müller sale. Plus McBride’s first half results and the latest share price movements.
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News
Adjudicator Tacon announces Tesco inquiry
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon launches first ever inquiry after receiving evidence relating to Tesco’s dealings with suppliers
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News
Media Bites 5 February: Tesco, Boots, Starbucks
Tesco’s latest woes dominates the news this morning with the supermarket to come under fresh scrutiny by the supermarket watchdog over its dealings with suppliers.
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News
Consumer healthcare sales dip at GSK in 2014
GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) consumer healthcare revenues dipped by 1% last year as the global pharma giant struggled to overcome supply chain problems in the US and Europe.
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Comment and Opinion
Is Tesco really a national disgrace?
Much hand-wringing has occurred at Tesco’s closures and abandonments, but can the supermarket fairly be blamed?
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News
Amanda Scott appointed to head up new Ocado and Marie Claire joint venture
Stand-alone website selling Marie Claire-branded beauty products will be established using Ocado infrastructure alongside bricks and mortar
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News
Asda COO Mark Ibbotson moves to Walmart
Mark Ibbotson to take up role as senior VP at Walmart US, Asda responsibilities will be split until replacement is found
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News
ASA orders Colgate-Palmolive to end misleading Sanex advert
Rival Unilever lodge series of complaints over Sanex campaign, three of which were upheld
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News
Smucker’s to cater for cats and dogs with $5.8bn Big Heart deal
US food group JM Smucker has entered the pet food and snacks category with the $5.8bn acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.
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News
Bacardi gets new look to flag up Cuban heritage
Bacardi has given its rum portfolio a makeover with a stronger emphasis on the brand’s Cuban heritage.
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News
Conviviality buys GT News' 37 stores, will convert most to Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail says acquisition is in line with plans for “geographical expansion”
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News
Twinings launching TV ad as part of £10m 2015 marketing spend
Twinings is launching an advertising campaign this month as part of plans to invest £10m in marketing over the coming year.
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News
Private equity firm CD&R sells a further 12% stake in B&M
B&M Bargains could be heading for the FTSE 100 after former private equity owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice floated another 120 million shares in the value retailer.
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News
Media Bites 4 February: Ocado, Tesco, Co-op
Ocado’s first annual profit gets significant coverage across the papers this morning.
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News
City snapshot: Conviviality Retail buys GT News
Conviviality Retail is back on the acquisition trail after announcing the purchase of East Midlands and Yorkshire convenience chain GT News. Plus, food price deflation, B&M share placement and the latest market news from the City.
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Analysis and Features
Ocado puts champagne on ice as it focuses long-term value
Champagne corks were not popping over at Ocado HQ yesterday despite the online retailer posting its maiden full-year profit after 15 years of trading, according to CEO Tim Steiner. His focus remains on driving long-term value for shareholders.
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News
Food deflation hits highest level yet, finds BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index
Food prices fell by the highest rate ever recorded by the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index in January as the New Year price war took hold.