All The Grocer articles in 8 June 2019 – Page 4
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Media Bites 6 June: Applegreen, Arcadia Group, Game Digital
The owner of Welcome Break motorway service stations has claimed Brexit has ‘impacted on consumer sentiment’.
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Symington’s adds Twistd world food-inspired ambient meals
The 25-strong lineup comprises couscous, grains & pulses, risotto, snack pots, and rice
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Propercorn expands into crisps with rebrand as Proper
The four-strong Properchips range is lentil-based, with under 100kcals per 20g portion
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Comment and Opinion
Waitrose's packaging-free trial is challenging, but vital
Yes, it could result in queues, pricing confusion and mess. But don’t let that detract from the power of the idea
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Scotch whisky sales surge drives record food and drink exports
Over 300 million 70cl bottles of scotch whisky have been exported between January and March 2019
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Camelot reports £255m boost in National Lottery sales
Altogether £1,654.7m was generated for good causes and £4,128.5m was awarded in prizes to players
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Network Rail reports retail sales jump across 18 train stations
Across Network Rail’s managed station estate, like-for-like sales rose by 2.4% for the fourth quarter
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Derek Lawlor unveils 'simplified' Asda sales team structure
The change sees Tracy Ford become head of edible grocery at Asda
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Heck to supply vegan sausages and burgers to Bidfood
The brand’s vegan products are already available in more than 1,000 stores across all retailers
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Comment and Opinion
Retailers should use their power to push brands towards sustainable palm oil
When it comes to palm oil, ensuring branded products and own-label products are sustainably sourced is vital. Retailers hold the key to reforming the palm oil industry, says Tristan Price, CEO of MP Evans
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Analysis and Features
10 stores around the world making veg aisles a sensory experience
Tcc Global’s Bryan Roberts looks at how creative merchandising can make veg a feast for the senses
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That Boutique-y Drinks Company pours craft gin cocktails into RTD cans
its sister whisky and rum brands will feature in later releases.
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Roberts unveils recyclable paper pack for core loaves
The bag is made from sustainably sourced paper with a ’very thin’ polypropylene coating
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Applegreen reports solid trading so far in 2019
Forecourt trader Applegreen will continue to explore opportunities in the US, chairman Daniel Kitchen will announce at its AGM this morning.
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Media Bites 5 June: Sainsbury’s, Camelot, Ferrero
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe enjoyed a hike of almost 7% in his overall pay in the past financial year despite the collapse of the group’s planned takeover of Asda
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Central England Co-op bans sale of single-use plastic bags
The action aims to save 12 million pieces of single-use plastic per year
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Morrisons marks Prince Harry's first Father's Day with Gingerbread Prince
The biscuits will be available at all 494 Morrisons stores from today
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National Buying Consortium group urges new members to sign up
The first 23 members of the newly formed buying group, National Buying Consortium, are confirmed
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JTI brings Nordic Spirit tobacco-free nicotine pouches to UK
Available in Mint and Bergamot Wildberry, each pouch can be kept under the user’s lip for up to 60 minutes
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'Tinder for retailers and suppliers' secures £300k investment
Buyers from Tesco and John Lewis are among those that have signed up to the technology