All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 63
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NewsThe Co-op cuts ties with exporters over Palestine links
The Co-operative Group has ceased business with four companies that export produce from illegal Israeli settlements.
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Grocery world news 28 April 2012
Walmart is conducting a “comprehensive investigation” following allegations of corruption in Mexico.
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NewsP&H to boost local supply
Palmer & Harvey showcased 50 small suppliers at its Pro-retail show this week.
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NewsJepson is Heinz chief marketing officer
Heinz has promoted Giles Jepson to the role of chief marketing officer.
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NewsMorrisons HR boss Pickavance packs his bags
Norman Pickavance, Morrisons’ group HR and communications director, is to leave the supermarket chain in June.
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Shrewsbury
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsSainsbury's webcam updates for locals
Sainsbury’s has rigged up webcams at the construction site of a new store in Carlisle
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NewsNisa weighs up consumer website offer
Retail buying group Nisa is developing plans to launch a consumer-facing online grocery business.
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NewsHappy Shopper ready meals
Booker has launched a range of chilled ready meals under its Happy Shopper banner.
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NewsP&H snaps up Pepsi's wholesale operation
Palmer & Harvey is set to snap up PepsiCo UK’s van sales business as the wholesaling giant looks at ways to reduce its dependence on tobacco distribution
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NewsToday’s signals intent as a stand alone group
Today’s Group is planning to increase its network of symbol stores by 50% in the next two years. Today’s Group is…
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NewsSainsbury's uses Hovis to differentiate c-stores
Warburtons may be the second biggest-selling brand in the UK and the nation’s favourite bread, but Sainsbury’s has chosen to carry…
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ProfilesWhere are they now? Angela Spindler
Angela Spindler started her career as a graduate trainee with Cadbury Schweppes
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NewsHarry Tuffins latest to exit Top 50 as it’s sold to Midcounties Co-op
Harry Tuffins has become the second family-owned chain in three months to be snapped up by the cooperative movement.
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NewsWhitbread FD Rogers promoted to MD of the Costa Coffee business
Whitbread’s finance director Christopher Rogers has been promoted to managing director of its Costa Coffee division.
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Category ReportTop 50 Independents 2012
As the Top 50 independents mark a solid year, MBOs are increasingly in vogue, with Iceland’s Malcolm Walker setting the pace as he looks to take control.
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NewsDiscounters dominate in The Grocer's Top 50
Aldi and Lidl have hogged the spotlight, but the growth of TJ Morris, B&M Retail, Farmfoods and other UK-owned discounters has been no less dramatic.
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 50 Independents: In the driving seat
As the Top 50 independents mark a solid year, MBOs are increasingly in vogue, with Iceland’s Malcolm Walker setting the pace as he looks to take control.
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NewsThe Co-op to 'shout' about value with TV push and promotions
The Co-operative Group is planning to “shout value” this year in a bid to shake off consumer perceptions that its food stores are too expensive.