All articles by Julia Taylor

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    Whole Foods flies in US talent to revive UK sales

    2009-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Whole Foods Market has appointed its former North Atlantic region president Jeff Turnas as UK president in an attempt to turn around the fortunes of the UK operations.The organic retailer has split UK operations off from its North Atlantic...

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    Living with Westfield

    2009-02-21T00:00:00Z

    When Westfield moved in, it shook up Shepherd's Bush. Is it a welcome newbie or a neighbour from hell? Joanne Grew and Julia Taylor report

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    Top chefs line up for Morrisons’ charity recipe book

    2009-02-20T11:25:29.933Z

    Morrisons is selling a fundraising recipe book with contributions from a host of top chefs. Nineteen celebrity chefs, including Raymond Blanc and Rick Stein, have taken part in the project.

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    Pink hearts and luxury flowers

    2009-02-14T00:00:00Z

    With its Champagne truffles and premium bouquets, the Queen's chocolatier, Prestat, is hoping romance will reign over recession this Valentine's Day. Julia Taylor reports

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    Self-proclaimed 'champion' Waitrose accused of upping pressure on suppliers

    2009-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose is increasing  pressure on its suppliers, demanding deep discounts and promotions despite promising to be their "champion" just three months ago.

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    SABMiller acquires Romanian brewer

    2009-01-29T12:25:42.207Z

    SABMiller has acquired a 71% stake in Romanian brewer Bere Azuga.

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    Today's Group reports successful trading

    2009-01-29T12:20:33.923Z

    Nisa-Today's wholesaling arm Today’s Group has announced its best trading figures since 2003, despite the economic downturn.

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    Do Sainsbury's directors have right experience?

    2009-01-24T00:00:00Z

    Analysts have expressed concern that senior trading directors appointed as part of Sainsbury's head office shake-up, which could cause up to 250 job losses, lack commercial or trading experience.New directors Helen Buck and Luke Jensen come...

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    New jobs total more than cuts

    2009-01-17T00:00:00Z

    With job cuts across the UK, people in the grocery sector will take heart from our new Jobometer, which shows that more jobs have – so far, at least – been created than lost.

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    Discounters in frame for high street grave dance

    2009-01-10T00:00:00Z

    In the week Woolworths closed its doors for the last time, the discounters have been tipped to be the main beneficiaries of empty property and land in 2009, according to analysts from property consultants King Sturge.High-street retail space...

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    Gü named exporter of year at FFB ceremony

    2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Gü Chocolate Puds won The Grocer Food & Drink Exporter of the Year award at the last ever Food From Britain Export Awards.The premium dessert manufacturer received the award at London's Landmark Hotel, along with the New Exporter of the Year...

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    William Reed to help boost British exports

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    The Grocer's owner, William Reed Business Media, has been appointed one of the Accredited Trade Organisations to manage the British pavilion at international trade shows when Food From Britain closes in March.Along with Birmingham Chamber of...

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    Serve in the old-fashioned way

    2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Dee Patel is confident that his Ben's Supermarkets c-stores can fend off the rivalry of the big four simply by sticking to traditional community service. Julia Taylor reports

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    All change at the top for the global grocery retail giants

    2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Both Wal-Mart and Carrefour have new leaders as the global economic crisis bites ever harder. Chloe Smith and Julia Taylor ask what they will bring to the party

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    Carrefour replaces CEO Duran with Nestlé's Olofsson

    2008-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Carrefour has tasked its new chief executive with driving the group’s own-label offer and shifting its focus from non-food back to food in the wake of José Luis Duran’s dismissal. Lars Olofsson, Nestlé’s vice-president in charge of strategic...

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    Defiant in the gloom

    2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King explains why he's still looking up. By Julia Taylor and Adam Leyland

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    British suppliers set sail for lucrative overseas markets

    2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Despite the fragile world economy, UK food and drink exports are set to hit a record high by the end of the year, and could profit further from the weakening pound. Julia Taylor reports

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    Waitrose tells branded suppliers: 'We believe'

    2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

    As rival supermarkets plug own-label and tertiary brands, Waitrose has promised to be the champion of branded suppliers.

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    Sainsbury's thanks 'universal appeal' for 7.6% sales rise

    2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's lifted some of the gloom surrounding the retail industry this week as it announced a 7.6% rise in first-half sales and pre-tax profits up 13.3% to £258m.

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    Unicorn enjoys fresh success

    2008-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Unicorn Grocery co-operative is as far removed from a standard co-op grocery store as you can get. Julia Taylor finds out more about the store that says no to Nestlé