All The Grocer articles in 8 August 2015
Previous issues.
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Feature SynopsisDigital Feature: 10 Things You Need To Know About... Breakfast
The Grocer’s exciting programme of online features continues in August with analysis of the breakfast market
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NewsGinsters turns to Coca-Cola's Kieran Hemsworth for MD role
Hemsworth has worked for Coke for 15 years, most recently as European vice president for operational marketing
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NewsNew Fantastical Flavours liqueurs launch with retro branding
Fantastical Flavours is a range of 15% ABV drinks sold in 70cl bottles
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NewsArgos owner calls for high street 'revolution' as competition begins
The competition will seek out the best high streets across the country and showcase how effectively they are capitalising on digital
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NewsLittle Waitrose to go in new South Bank Tower development
The unit will be handed over to the supermarket in May with an expected opening in July 2016
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NewsCharlie Bigham's revamps pie recipes
Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie look to enhance old recipes as part of relaunch
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Category ReportMale grooming category report 2015
Bristling beards and moustaches are the look of choice for many British men, 45% of whom now sport some kind of facial hair
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Category ReportHalloween category report 2015
How have the supermarkets responded to the risk? How will sales of costumes and Halloween goods in general fare this year?
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Comment & OpinionFarmers must be careful to keep consumers on side
The current restrained protests have kept public opinion behind the farmers, but caution is needed
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NewsHMRC uncovers 130,000 litres of counterfeit vodka on Widnes industrial estate
A joint operation of HMRC, Cheshire Police and Trading Standards raided the site last Friday, seizing the alcohol
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NewsMedia Bites 4 August: Heineken, Sainsbury’s Bank, Kraft
Heineken’s first-half results show why the Dutch brewer is often highlighted as a takeover target; Sainsbury’s Bank cuts interest rates for Nectar cardholders; Kraft recalls 36,000 cases of individually wrapped cheese slices which pose a choking hazard; and Walmart removes realistic toy guns from its shelves.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Adnams falls during "long cold spring"
Adnams beer volumes fell 5% in the first half as the rapid evolution of the craft beer market posed a threat to its traditional English bitters
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NewsThatchers is clear on new cloudy cider direction
Sales of the Thatchers range are at £26.5m, up 25.9% - with £18.9m accounted for by its main variant Thatchers Gold
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NewsCaptain Morgan sails into Bacardi territory with new white rum
Captain Morgan is the number two rum brand, and is growing fast, with sales up 19.1% to £87.6m
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NewsLucozade push aims to give energy to 'daily strivers'
The drive, which launched in June, aims to reposition the drink away from younger consumers and towards ‘daily strivers’
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NewsTrebor refreshes identity as it looks to master mintyness
The new packs feature the slogan ‘Master of mintyness’ under the brand name
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Comment & OpinionHow to get your pricing strategy right at Christmas
For many grocers, the Christmas period is crucial as it allows them to drive a substantial portion of their sales and margin for the year
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NewsCarlsberg takes latest ad for a kickabout
New ad is part of a £12m media investment for Carlsberg this year
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NewsTopps Attax the rugby market with new cards
Each card in the 240-card set features a player’s photos alongside player star ratings and a range of statistics
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NewsMorrisons appoints Claire Grainger to group HR director
Grainger has nearly 25 years of experience in HR and management, mostly in the retail sector with Morrisons