All The Grocer articles in 7 November 2009
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World News 7/11/09
US c-store giant 7-Eleven is launching what it claims is the country's largest in-store TV network. 7-Eleven TV will reach an estimated 190 million viewers a month in more than 6,200 stores in the US and Canada, broadcasting national and...
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Makro claims it is on road to recovery as food sales rise 4.1%
Makro Cash & Carry's pre-tax losses widened from £19.4m to £26.7m in the year to December 2008, while turnover fell 2.6% to £899m, according to accounts filed at Companies House. Makro said its total number of customers had fallen...
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Tesco sends out £160m of vouchers
Tesco is distributing £160m worth of Clubcard vouchers over the next fortnight in its biggest-ever mail-out. More than 17 million Clubcard holders will receive an average of £12 in vouchers ahead of the Christmas period.
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Stobart introduces low-CO2 rail route
Logistics giant Stobart Group has set up a new rail service that it claims is the first low-carbon alternative for transporting fresh produce from Spain to England. The new service, developed in conjunction with rail operator DB...
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Five years until prices return to 2007 levels
Retail food price inflation will continue to fall sharply over the coming months but it could be at least another five years until food is as affordable to consumers as it was in 2007."The era of cheap commodity food is at an end," Siôn...
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Gramias 2009: And the show did go on
Last week's Gramia awards showcased the advertising and marketing sector's determination not to let the recession hamper creativity. Alex Black reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco scoops top store title at checkout
Competition was fierce this week with four retailers providing strong availability, but Tesco in High Wycombe pipped its rivals to the post thanks to its chatty and efficient checkout assistant.
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Unilever axes Persil washing up liquid as it cuts SKUs 40%
Unilever has ditched Persil washing up liquid as part of its strategy to cut 40% of its SKUs by the end of the year. Customer services director Simon Bailey said it was on schedule with the rationalisation programme first revealed by The...
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NewsAcid Test: Apsinthion
Some may found the mouthwash-green colour and strong aniseed flavour a bit of a challenge. Best not drink the whole bottle in one go, either.
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Dolmio ad campaign targets Saturday TV viewers
Mars is running a new TV ad campaign to raise the profile of its Dolmio Bolognese sauce among viewers of hit Saturday night shows such as The X Factor and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
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My Alternative CV: Adam Margolin, head of marketing support, Spar UK
Adam Margolin, head of marketing support at Spar UK, on cheese, Megan Fox and crocodile salad
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Price-marked stock will add to VAT change woe
Price-marked packs are set to add to independent retailers' woes during the VAT changeover in January.Retailers will get an extra two weeks to change prices in-store after VAT returns to 17.5% on 1 January. Under current rules, store...
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Ronaldo adds the sparkle to Soccerade’s UK arrival
A natural water-based sports drink backed by football star Cristiano Ronaldo is heading for the UK retail market to give Red Bull and Lucozade a run for their money. The Soccerade range is a flavoured sports water free from artificial...
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New Guinness ads seek to lighten brand’s image
Diageo hopes a £5m ad campaign for Guinness will breathe new life into the "pigeonholed" brand and attract lighter drinkers to the black stuff.The latest activity kicked off on Wednesday with World a TV advert that shows men building a...
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Focus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: Dolmio leads in the advertising stakes
Sales of pasta and pasta sauces have thrived despite a significant dip in advertising spend. Mars cut its advertising budget for Dolmio almost in half, from £8.29m last year to £4.33m this year. However, Dolmio was still the most heavily advertised...
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Will the FSA halt its advice to ministers on traffic lights?
A new report suggests traffic-light labels have not affected how consumers choose their food - in contrast to the FSA's own study. Nick Hughes reports
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Campaign Trail: Staying late for After Eight
After Eight returned to TV this week for the first time in eight years, as part of a £2.6m push from Nestlé. The new ad shows 'godfather of social networking' Jim Haynes using After Eights to encourage dinner guests to stay a bit longer....
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Tango back on top after wave of initiatives
Tango has declared itself to be the fastest-growing fizzy fruit drink.In the past year, sales of the Britvic-owned soft drink have risen 9% to £25m [Nielsen MAT to 3 October, 2009] compared with a 17.1% drop to £23.1m in the year to 4...
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Red? Go ahead, say indifferent shoppers
Traffic light labelling does not persuade consumers to make healthier choices when buying food, new academic research published this week has revealed.
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Comment & OpinionDon Pumsey on Al Tel, a belly-dancer who's no great sheikhs
It may have appeared in the Daily Mail but nonetheless the story is true. I can authoritatively confirm that our former Dear Leader Anthony Wedgewood Blair was within an inch of a real breakthrough in his Middle East talks. Yes, concerned readers,...