All The Grocer articles in 9 June 2001 – Page 2

  • News

    Symbol groups: Leda Stores crosses over

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Londis has signed up independent CTN chain Leda Stores to trade under the Londis fascia as it makes the transition to convenience. Leda owns 36 stores across the UK with up to 10 stores earmarked for the first wave of conversion. Leda's 1,000 sq...

  • News

    Symbol groups: Costcutter opens up way for stores to get onl

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Individual stores will be able to get online as part of the all- new Costcutter web site, revealed at the company's annual exhibition. The relaunch will allow small stores to have their own web presence as part of the main Costcutter site. The web...

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    Hazlewood Foods: Disposals to continue

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    More disposals are on the cards at Hazlewood Foods as Irish parent Greencore continues its rationalisation and restructuring plan. Greencore has already introduced sweeping changes at Hazlewood, scrapping its Derby head office, selling the FH Lee...

  • News

    Chocolate: fair trade traceability

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    BLIND TASTING? Confectioners are increasing traceability after being stung by claims of slavery on cocoa farms. But how effective can it be? Elaine Watson reports As you flick through this magazine, chocolate bar in hand, do you pause to...

  • News

    Table talk: Deirdre Hutton, chair, National Consumer Council

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Recent crises in food production and farming have rekindled the debate about how we should balance choice and risk. With the emergence of new technologies ­ particularly the increasing use of biotechnology in agriculture ­ this debate is set to...

  • News

    Cash and carry: Landmark sets up low price direct sales forc

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Landmark Cash & Carry is rolling out a sales operation nationwide called Landmark Direct. The new service will use a third party selling force to visit 8,000 retailers on a regular cycle. The roll out follows a trial targeting customers of two...

  • News

    Carrefour rebranding on target

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Carrefour is on target to complete the rebranding of its Belgian hypermarkets to the Carrefour fascia by the autumn. Last July, Carrefour increased its stake in GB, the supermarket division of Belgium's GIB Group, to give it full ownership of 56...

  • News

    Multiples: Carlos presents new Safeway'

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Safeway claims to have blended catering and retailing to create a food concept that is totally unique in the UK supermarket sector. Speaking at the opening of the chain's new 34,000 sq ft superstore in Woking, chief executive Carlos Criado-Perez...

  • News

    Canned fish: Salmon cuts kicking off

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    The heavily discounted offers on red salmon 213g appear on retailers' shelves this week, with some electing for the straight price cut of 99p and others giving a bogof based on £1.97 a can. So far, own labels do not seem to be involved, leaving the...

  • News

    Canned fish: Importers fear shortages

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    With the start of the new pilchard season comes the likelihood of some shortages according to importers, who are worried that the massive South African domestic demands will take first call in the initial product. Due to a recall last season, stocks...

  • News

    Wholesale: BWG

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Breaking up is hard to do BWG's frenetic acquisition programme puzzled observers. Now up for sale itself, will the Irish group stay intact? Julian Hunt reports They came, they saw and they did all they could to conquer in the UK's fragmented...

  • News

    Leading edge: Selling: it's a great buzz!

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Good sales skills involve not just effectiveness at negotiating, persuading, listening and presenting but also a hunger for work, relentless enthusiasm, and doing your homework before you go face to face with customers says Sarah Dowding Think of...

  • News

    Dairy: EU set for higher prices and bumper exports

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Reducing supplies firm up the market; higher demand from third country buyers EU dairy markets are showing signs of taking off to much higher prices levels for the rest of the summer. Milk production has now just passed its seasonal peak and the...

  • News

    Root crops: Watton Produce forms partnership with Briess

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Chipiona Produce strengthens UK import/export links Norfolk based Watton Produce, already one of the largest UK carrot and parsnip growers, is spreading its wings through joint partnership with Covent Garden based Spanish importing company Briess &...

  • News

    Waste disposal: BRC and multiples keep up pressure on direct

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    The British Retail Consortium and leading multiples have stepped up a campaign to amend proposed EU environmental legislation which could cost retailers £500m a year. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive says retailers should be...

  • Category Report

    Brandwatch Mintel category report: Breakfast cereals

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Cereals: a key meal ­ but when? Over the last 20 years, there has been considerable promotion of the breakfast occasion as a key meal of the day, with a high nutritional content. This has contributed to good growth for the breakfast market....

  • News

    Brandwatch profile: washing detergent

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Top 15 brands advertised (by media) £k Mar '00 - Feb '01 Total Press Radio Outdoor TV Total 36,956 ...

  • News

    Jude gets to work with the Marks and Spencer brand

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer has appointed Jude Bridge head of external marketing, reporting to group marketing director Alan McWalter. Bridge, who joins in September, will oversee the development of the chain's new customer-focused marketing strategy in its...

  • News

    Multiples: Safeway boosting variety on record length fish co

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Exotic fish offerings including barracuda from Australia among 160 different types Shoppers in Woking are being offered the chance to taste some truly exotic fish and meat products at Safeway's newly opened superstore. The fish counter is 21ft...

  • News

    One litre carton for Um Bongo

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Kids' juice drink Um Bongo is swelling its ranks, with the launch of a new 1 litre family carton. Its Um Ognob variant is also being relaunched in 250ml and 1 litre sizes. Jo Wren, marketing manager of manufacturer Gerber Foods, said the larger...