All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 11
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NewsAll Waitrose stores to get free Wi-Fi by spring
Waitrose is planning to introduce free Wi-Fi in all its stores by the spring…
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NewsDavid Brooks becomes Food Brands MD as founder Chapman retires
The founder of Food Brands Group Brian Chapman has retired following the sale of the company to Löfbergs last summer…
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NewsTrade credit insurance claims fall in 2013
Food companies made significantly fewer insurance claims for unpaid or late invoices last year.
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NewsOcado looks to scale up Dordon DC
Ocado is gearing up for the second phase in the development of its £215m distribution centre in Dordon, Warwickshire.
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Comment & OpinionBellwethers ring true
The surprising and encouraging news in this week’s trading figures from Unilever and SABMiller is the resurgence in emerging market growth.
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NewsPosh ready-meal maker Cook enjoys Christmas boost
Frozen food retailer Cook has reported strong Christmas trading figures.
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NewsMark Dunhill follows Sara Halton as Whittard chief exec
Whittard of Chelsea CEO Sara Halton has left the company and been replaced by TM Lewin international director Mark Dunhill.
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NewsGousto tailors recipe kits to consumer tastes
Dinner kit company Gousto has developed technology to help tailor its recipes to individual customer tastes…
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NewsWarburtons' Martin Garlick joins Allied Bakeries
Allied Bakeries has hired former Warburtons executive Martin Garlick as category director…
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NewsControversial hydration ads help to revive Lucozade Sport
Lucozade Sport is back in growth thanks to a controversial ad campaign highlighting its health benefits.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to open larger stores in latest expansion plan
Holland & Barrett is planning to double store openings this year, with a special focus on larger formats…
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Grocer 33Waitrose Newton Mearns
Winning The Grocer’s store of the week is the holy grail for a branch manager!…
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NewsBakkavor promotes Mike Edwards to chief operating officer UK
Bakkavor has promoted Mike Edwards to the newly created position of chief operating officer, UK.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons keeps tightest lid on inflation
Supermarket inflation has held steady at just over 2% this month…
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NewsDavid Doctorow exits Whole Foods Market UK
Whole Foods Market’s second-most senior UK executive, David Doctorow, has stepped down as a company director….
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NewsFortnum & Mason enjoys Christmas sales growth
Fortnum & Mason has reported double-digit Christmas sales growth topping off big increases in annual sales and profits.
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NewsLow interest rates take toll as number of M&A deals declines
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the UK food and drink sector took a tumble in 2013.
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Ocado props up market value of listed food retail sector
The market value of the listed grocers would have fallen in 2013, were it not for the stratospheric rise of Ocado.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy smaller plcs are now the City's hot properties
Investor interest has turned to smaller UK-focused companies like Ocado and Thorntons. Will the trend continue?
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NewsOcado invites pitches from suppliers
Ocado is planning to run more meet the buyer events this year as it kicks off a Dragon’s Den-style competition to find a new supplier.