All The Grocer articles in 7 November 2009 – Page 4

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    Unilever axes Persil washing up liquid as it cuts SKUs 40%

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Grocer 33: Tesco scoops top store title at checkout

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Gramias 2009: And the show did go on

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Five years until prices return to 2007 levels

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Stobart introduces low-CO2 rail route

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Tesco sends out £160m of vouchers

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Makro claims it is on road to recovery as food sales rise 4.1%

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    World News 7/11/09

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    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...