All The Grocer articles in 9 June 2018 – Page 4
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NewsCMA launches phase one inquiry into MFG's takeover of MRH
The CMA’s decision on whether to wave the deal through or proceed to a more in-depth phase two inquiry is expected by 6 August.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent forecourts are battling the supermarkets
Five years ago the future looked bleak for independent forecourts, but today, the situation has changed and they are enjoying an incredible renaissance
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NewsKellogg's brings premium Austrian cereal brand Verival to UK
The 100% organic granola and muesli comes in six variants, with flavours including orange & acerola and blueberry & apple
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NewsPoundworld buys time with intention to appoint administrators
The process gives the chain 10 working days’ protection from creditors, after which an administrator will be appointed
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Comment & OpinionExpect Sainsbury’s digital offer to step up with Moriarty
Moriarty will not only be tasked with keeping Sainsbury’s up to speed with online developments, but she will look to integrate its offering with Argos, Sainsbury’s Bank and Nectar, says food trends editor Emma Weinbren
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Comment & OpinionMeat, fish and dairy companies must invest in innovation - or risk being disrupted
A new index for investors finds meat, fish and dairy companies are not doing enough to respond to disruption from alternative proteins. FAIRR’s Aarti Ramachandran explains why.
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NewsDale Fiddy joins Fowler Welch as strategic development director
Fiddy has 30 years’ experience in logistics and supply roles, and joins FW from rival NFT
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NewsPress appoints Kevin Jones as commercial director
Jones joins Press from Innocent Drinks where he was commercial director, impulse
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NewsAbsolut launches vodka-fruit juice blend duo
Absolut Juice Edition will roll out next week in Strawberry and Apple flavours
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NewsM&S chief executive Steve Rowe's earnings slashed by almost a third
The cheif executive of the high street retailer saw his earnings for the year fall by more than £500k, the company’s annual report revealed
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NewsTesco inflation falls but it's still running ahead of rivals
Tesco has recorded its lowest level of inflation for almost a year as the UK’s biggest supermarket looks to step back into line with the other major players.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 June: Costa Coffee, M&S, Poundworld
Whitbread has mooted the possibility that it could sell its Costa Coffee or Premier Inn businesses rather than pursue its proposal to demerge its coffee business within the next two years.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket inflation eases to 1.1% in May
The Grocer Price Index measure of supermarket inflation fell from 1.2% to 1.1% as Tesco recorded its lowest level of inflation for almost a year. Plus Distil shares rise after year of double-digit growth and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionInside Cadbury: an unsatisfying look under the purple wrapper
Those looking for investigative journalists to lift the lid on secrets lurking in vats of Dairy Milk would have been disappointed with Inside Cadbury
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NewsVita Coco CEO Giles Brook invests in snack startup Bepps
The new “partnership” makes Brook the largest investor at the company
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Analysis & FeaturesTaking the battle to brands: the new trends in own label
Buoyed by a decline in brand loyalty, the rise of the discounters and a value-focused younger generation, own label share
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NewsShortages and Ramadan demand set to hike watermelon prices
Warm temperatures in the UK have increased demand for the fruit
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Comment & OpinionPM must take decisive action on HFSS products
While we welcome PHE’s first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, much more must be done…
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NewsPies & pastries supplier Peter's embarks on refinancing deal
Welsh pies and pastries supplier Peter’s is undergoing an emergency multimillion refinancing after falling to a pre-tax loss of £2.6m last year
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NewsWH Smith exceeds expectations with solid third quarter sales
WH Smith’s “profit-focused strategy” seems to be winning more friends in the City than it has on the high street