All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 41
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NewsMartin McColl changes name to reflect convenience focus
Martin McColl has changed its name to McColl’s in “yet another milestone” on its journey to convenience-led operator.
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NewsSainsbury's ads take aim at Tesco's Price Promise
Sainsbury’s has launched an ad campaign promising to protect customer right to fair comparisons after the Advertising Standards Authority threw out the retailer’s complaint over Tesco’s Price Promise.
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NewsSainsbury’s slams Tesco’s Price Promise for ‘unfair’ comparisons
Sainsbury’s has slammed Tesco’s Price Promise, claiming that the scheme does not make fair comparisons between own-label lines.
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NewsCo-op tells lads' mags to cover up
The Co-operative Retail Trading Group – the buying group for 18 co-op societies across the UK, including the Co-operative Group – has warned publishers to cover up their lads’ mags or face being delisted.
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Proudfoot supermarkets founder Wilf Proudfoot dies at 91
Wilf Proudfoot, the founder of Scarborough-based Proudfoot Group, has died aged 91…
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NewsMichael Fletcher joins the Co-operative Group as trading director
The Co-operative Group has bagged another executive from a major multiple for its new-look food team…
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NewsTobacco smuggling probe launched by government
Small shop leaders have welcomed a new government inquiry into tobacco smuggling.
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NewsWincanton trading 'on track' despite 'competitive pressures'
Wincanton has said its trading for the past three months has been in line with expectations, despite “competitive pressures” in the marketplace.
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NewsCompass Group sales buoyed by US as Europe struggles
Compass Group has reported third-quarter sales growth of 4%, buoyed by strong performances in the US and emerging markets.
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NewsCo-op hires Tesco’s Michael Fletcher as food trading director
The Co-operative Group has named Michael Fletcher as trading director for its food business.
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NewsCo-op boss Sutherland reassures members over banking woes
The Co-operative Group’s CEO Euan Sutherland has moved to reassure its members the society remains “fundamentally strong” despite its recent banking woes.
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NewsImelda Walsh, former Sainsbury's HR director
Walsh joined Grand Metropolitan Foods Europe in 1986 as a graduate trainee…
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NewsClare Morgan appointed marketing director at Peter's Foods
Clare Morgan has been promoted to marketing director at Peter’s Foods…
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NewsAlfred Jones commits to convenience sector despite One Stop sale
Alfred Jones (Warrington) has insisted it will remain a c-store operator despite selling 33 of its 70 stores to One Stop…
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NewsHain Daniels soya products remain withdrawn from market
Frozen soya mince could be off the menu for some time after Hain Daniels Group withdrew a number of lines…
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NewsIndustry on alert for fraudulent vouchers
Suppliers and wholesalers are warning retailers to be on the alert for fraudulent food and drink vouchers…
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Shorehead
This is the third time my store has won, but the first at this store…
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Analysis & FeaturesBargain Booze spots 'gap in the market' with AIM float
CEO Diana Hunter plots ‘significant growth’ for off-licence chain…
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s looks for a contemporary twist this Christmas
Sainsbury’s has given traditional festive favourites a contemporary twist this year, reflecting what it claims are more cosmopolitan tastes.
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Bargain Booze targets expansion with £65m float
Off-licence chain Bargain Booze is eyeing a flotation on the Alternative Investment Market.