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NewsAsda ups search for new COO
The retailer announced in January that it had begun the hunt to fill the vacancy following the departure of Mark Ibbotson, and this week confirmed it is looking for a ‘very experienced board level retailer’
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NewsPoundland sales break through £1bn despite fourth quarter slowdown
Sales at Poundland soard through the £1bn barrier last year after the fixed price discounter achieved an 11.8% revenue boost on a constant currency basis.
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NewsDike & Son claims industry first by offering complete online shop
The West Country retailer, which was founded in 1851 and is now the biggest regional independent, will offer delivery seven days a week throughout the local area
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NewsButterworth and Sons to revive tradition of picture cards with tea
From this month until February 2016, every 40-bag pack of Butterworths’ Suffolk Special Blend and English Breakfast Blend will contain one of 25 cards
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NewsOcado to name 'Britain's Next Top Supplier'
The competition, now in its second year, will see the winning supplier scoop a listing in the online retailer and a £20,000 marketing package to promote their product
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NewsWaitrose re-launches Florist and Gifts websites
Both the websites have been redesigned to offer a ‘much improved’ customer journey, which makes sending a gift to someone special ‘convenient and easy’
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NewsLurpak ad campaign encourages consumers to 'freestyle'
The ‘Go Freestyle’ campaign starts on 19 April and calls on consumers to “re-evaluate their food choices and have some fun with them,”
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NewsMedia bites 14 April: Tesco, Morrisons, retail sales
Tesco could post a bigger than expected writedown on its UK supermarkets when it announces its annual results next week, Casper Meijer “forced out” of Morrisons for refusing to relocate to the UK.
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NewsCity snapshot: Poundland sales up 11.8% as revenues pass £1bn
Poundland achieved an 11.8% revenues boost in the 12 months to 28 March with sales, excluding its Spanish trial, reaching £1.1bn. UK retail sales increased by 3.2% on a like-for-like basis during March, Majestic Wine shares soar plus the all the latest from the City.
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NewsBakeaway sale saves the jobs of 60 staff
A Midlands-based baking products manufacturer which supplied the supermarkets and the food service industry has been sold out of administration, saving the jobs of all 60 staff.
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NewsFirst Jersey Royal potatoes land in supermarkets
William Church, sales and marketing director at the Jersey Royal Company, said supplies had gone out to retailers
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NewsAnother Morrisons senior director departs as Casper Meijer moves out
The retailer said Dutchman Meijer had decided not to commit to living a fuller part of his life in Britain, as his family remain living in the Netherlands
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NewsAmanda Holden to front new Alpen campaign
The Brighter Mornings campaign, running from today, is focused around an on-pack challenge that encourages consumers to start their day with a bowl of Alpen
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NewsPernod Ricard launches summer drinks marketing push
A Wimbledon-inspired Jacob’s Creek bottle and Havana Club Mojito tin cup are among a range of activity launched by Pernod Ricard to drive sales this summer
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NewsStar Wars, Disney among licensed refreshments Dream Drinks bringing to UK market
The fruit juices are “certified to the highest standards of food production”, said the business, and contain natural vitamins, minerals and at least 30% fruit juice content
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NewsLabour manifesto pledges include sharp rise in NMW, targets on sugar and alcohol content
Labour also confirmed plans to extend the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, and a levy on tobacco companies
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NewsNew M&S range to celebrate 'forgotten' British food
Alongside branded products, M&S has introduced a range of more than 300 own label lines as part of the initiative
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NewsPaul Stone's fifth Manchester Spar tops £30,000 in first week
The Spar retailer opened the store, on Princess Street, last month. It is its fifth store in the city.
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NewsTakestock food waste firm picks up joint venture backing
Takestock.com is a marketplace for surplus food and drink, including beverages, fresh fruit and frozen food, but also sells food packaging and other equipment
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NewsCity Snapshot: Carr's posts record first-half performance
Listed agriculture and milling group Carr’s has increased pre-tax profits despite its revenues dipping in a record first-half performance. Plus Halfords loses another leading executive.