All articles by Elinor Zuke – Page 15
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ProfilesJohn Irish, former chairman, Spar UK
“After LSE and the army, I joined Marks & Spencer as a management trainee in 1954.”
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NewsRelex says it can give Brits 99% availability
On-shelf availability in British supermarkets is unacceptably low, according to a demand forecasting company that opened for business in the UK this week.
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NewsSpar lays out plans to reclaim convenience
Spar UK has revealed a 10-point plan to regain leadership of the convenience market and grow sales by £1.5bn in the next five years.
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NewsHyperama buoyed by foodservice business
Sales at Hyperama have risen by £5m thanks to the cash & carry wholesaler’s growing foodservice business.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow did availability become a problem again for the mults?
This year’s Grocer 33 figures show that availability is slipping at all of the major multiples. What can be done?
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NewsP&H appoint Brick to grow Mace business
Palmer & Harvey has appointed Rory Brick as head of symbol. Brick will focus on growing the business of P&H’s 892…
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Analysis & FeaturesPromotions fall as retailers take a bunt on the Jubilee
The number of deals in the major multiples has fallen sharply in the past month, as Jubilee fare elbowed its way into space…
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NewsAsda widens gap over rivals in price wars
Asda is Britain’s cheapest supermarket - for the 15th year in a row - after winning an incredible 37 weeks out of 50 in the Grocer 33.
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NewsNew lines send Londis fresh sales booming
Londis stores are on course to post a dramatic uplift in fresh food sales, sales director Paul Courtney has revealed.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe human face of Peru's coffee crisis
Climate change is not just threatening the Peruvian coffee industry, it’s jeopardising global supplies. That’s why Cafédirect is acting now to combat it.
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News'Lower cost' startup wholesaler Ooberstock bags large suppliers
Ooberstock, a new drinks distribution business that claims to operate at lower cost than wholesalers while offering more transparency…
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NewsMakro deal set to open doors for Booker globally
Booker snapped up Makro Cash & Carry UK in a cash and shares deal worth £140m this week - securing a tantalising tie-up with Metro Group…
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NewsByBox locker delivery scheme extended for consumers
Shoppers will soon be picking up their online orders from electronic lockers outside supermarkets following a push by ByBox…
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NewsBrands are frittering money on 'ineffective' promotions
Brands are throwing money away on price discounts when there are far more cost-effective ways to drive volume sales growth…
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NewsDBC staff owed more than £3m in redundancy pay
Staff at DBC Foodservice are owed more than £3m in redundancy pay and wages following the company’s collapse in March.
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NewsBrakes parent Cucina reveals further losses
Losses at Brakes parent company Cucina Lux deepened by 13% to £106m in 2011…
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NewsA whole wild Alaskan salmon for sale at £2
First, there was the £2 chicken. Now Asda has attracted the ire of food campaigners by offering shoppers a £2 whole Wild Alaskan salmon.
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NewsCafédirect gets Steel as new CEO
Fairtrade coffee brand Cafédirect has appointed John Steel as CEO.
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NewsHancocks' jelly bean stand offer
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks Cash & Carry has developed a jelly bean dispenser, which it claims will draw customers into indie stores.
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NewsBill's to open new store in Horsham
Bill’s Produce looks set to open its eighth store - in Horsham, West Sussex - after an epic wait.