All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 82
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NewsDiageo culls 900 jobs in Scots restructuring
As many as 900 jobs are to be axed from Diageo’s packaging operations in Scotland.
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NewsProfits down but Greene King grabs market share
Brewer and pub operator Greene King has posted a 15% drop in full-year group pre-tax profits to £118.5m, on sales up 1.3% at £954.6m.
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Brewing in new sectors
Recession? Pah! Coffee Nation has seized the moment to launch new machines and conquer a caffeine-loving market. Beth Phillips reports
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Any OFT referral 'will be too late' warns Dawson
Any intervention by the OFT to refer the newspaper and magazine distribution market to the Competition Commission for investigation will come too late to save Dawson News, the company has admitted.The stricken newstrade wholesaler has been...
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Category Report
Grocery Retail Structure 2009
The UK grocery market was worth £141.7bn in the 12 months to May 2009, representing an increase of 5.1% over the previous year. Over the past 12 months, the UK food and grocery industry has faced challenging trading conditions as shoppers, manufacturers and retailers have been impacted by a range ...
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Co-op tells suppliers it wants improved terms
The Co-operative Group is flexing its new-found muscles following its acquisition of Somerfield by demanding backdated trading terms from suppliers.The Grocer has learnt that the society sent an email to suppliers last week asking them to...
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Makro fightback kicks off with depot refurbs
Makro Cash & Carry is set to revamp eight depots this year in an attempt to reverse declining sales and pre-tax losses of nearly £20m.The chain this week unveiled a "multi-million pound" customer investment programme, which will include the...
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Northern Foods to close Hull factory
Northern Foods is considering closing its Cavaghan & Gray factory in Hull, affecting 349 jobs.
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Once upon a time in the East
The East of England Co-operative is decking out its stores with new deli counters, food ranges and graphics but not The Co-operative Group fascia. Beth Phillips finds out why
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NewsM&S confirms dividend cut after 40% profits crash
Marks & Spencer has reported an expected 39.9% slump in full-year pre-tax profits and slashed its dividend by a third, amid what the retailer called a “very challenging economic environment”.
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The greatrebranding drive
Despite the recession, wholesalers are continuing to invest in new fascias. So why have they decided now is the time to rebrand, and what effect is it having? Beth Phillips reports
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NewsMusgrave to ramp up promotional activity
Musgrave Retail Partners GB is set to sharpen its promotional activity and own-label ranges this year to give its Budgens and Londis retailers and customers a helping hand through the recession. Speaking to The Grocer, MD Phil Smith said the...
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NewsRetailers to keep battling tobacco ban despite Lords defeat
Retailers have vowed to continue fighting the tobacco display ban, despite a crushing defeat in the House of Lords. This week the Lords voted 204 to 110 in support of a tobacco display ban in supermarkets from 2011 and in smaller...
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Small store enjoys big success
Relaunching during a recession may seem risky, but a store in Derby has increased sales by 25% since converting to the Premier Express fascia. Beth Phillips reports
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NewsAs Dawson News flounders, newstrade 'duopoly' grows
Dawson News has lost contracts to Smiths News and Menzies Distribution, sparking fears of a duopoly. Beth Phillips asks what it means for the industry
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Beleaguered Dawson wants new OFT newspaper probe
Dawson News has called for the Office of Fair Trading to re-examine the distribution of newspapers and magazines, just six months after the conclusion of a lengthy investigation into the sector.
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NewsRetailers slam Darling’s Budget
Retail associations have slammed Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Budget for failing to offer help to struggling retailers.
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Shoppers increase c-store visits and push sales 2.2%
Embattled c-store owners were offered a welcome glimmer of hope this week as Nielsen data seen by The Grocer revealed value sales for the convenience sector were on the up.According to figures for the four weeks to 21 March, value sales rose...
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Brealey moves from Dr Oetker to sales director at Rachel's
Rachel's Dairy has named Neil Brealey as its new sales director. Brealey joins the company from Dr Oetker where he was head of sales for chilled. Prior to Dr Oetker, he worked at Arla Foods, St Ivel and Dairy Crest.Brealey said that...
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First franchising, then foodservice for Cook
Frozen ready meals retailer Cook is set to open up its offer to other retailers in its first move into franchising.Cook, which has 32 stores in south east England, is finalising a franchise package that will allow other businesses to run...