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NewsMorrisons Portsmouth wins Easter #instorespot with unusual entry
Submitted by Nicola Bourne There was something a bit fishy about Morrisons Portsmouth’s entry into our Easter #instorespot contest, but the judges loved the unusual arrangement. “We thought the Morrisons Portsmouth fish bunny display was a worthy winner. You might question it, but the effort required to ...
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NewsChicken 'worse than beef' for environment, claims WWF UK
Duncan Williamson, food policy manager at WWF UK, said meat in general was the primary cause of environmental problems arising from UK diets, with chicken the biggest villain of all
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NewsHazel Blears bids for Co-op Group position
The society is looking to elect three member directors as part of its corporate governance reforms and new-look board
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NewsCheestrings turns up strength for older kids
With a more ‘mature’ flavour, Cheestrings Strong is aimed at children aged nine and over
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NewsThe Co-operative Group reports improved results on back of disposals
Underlying operating profits rose 1.5% to £251m thanks to the society’s ongoing True North strategy which saw it make cost savings of £93m
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NewsMedia bites 9 April: Aldi, Waitrose, Starbucks
This morning’s retail news is dominating by Kantar Worldpanel’s figures yesterday suggesting that Aldi has now overtaken Waitrose as the nation’s sixth largest grocer.
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NewsCity snapshot: Disposals boost Co-op's profits
The Co-op Group has turned a £255m loss in 2013 into a profit of £124m last year despite a fall in group revenues, Cranswick sees volume growth, PZ Cussons trading update and all the rest of the moves and news from the City.
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NewsOnline payment security a major concern, say consumers
The findings showed three quarters of British shoppers would consider a website more secure if it prominently displayed payment authentication and digital certification logos
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NewsBob Mortimer to be the new face of Bombardier
The ex-Shooting Stars host will depict a new version of the Bombardier Bedford character in a TV ad that launches on 23 April – St George’s Day
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NewsCaribbean Twist pre-made cocktails to carry prize code
Halewood International is rolling out an on-pack offer across four varieties of Caribbean Twist, giving shoppers the chance to bag a pair of designer sunglasses
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NewsBirds Eye unveils new ice block billboard filled with cash
The frozen blocks contain £700 cash – the amount the average family wastes on food a year - and passers-by were able to collect falling coins and notes as the board melted
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NewsPret A Manger caters for the evening crowd with new concept
The popular sandwich bar chain has introduced mood lighting, a bar, jazz music, alongside a new evening menu as part of the ‘Good Evenings’ concept at its flagship 2,500 sq ft store
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NewsSpar International pushes ahead with Russian expansion
Dr Gordon Campbell, CEO of Spar International described the retailer as having a ‘proven record of resonating with Russian shoppers’ over the past 15 years.
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NewsEnergy cost problems result in manufacturer jobs threat
Under the government’s Electricity Market Reform, companies will face recovery action for heavy energy use
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NewsCaterway shuts its doors following collapse in trading
Wholesaler Caterway has ceased trading after attempts to secure the external investment it needed to survive failed.
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NewsBritish Corner Shop to encourage worldwide celebration of British Food Fortnight
Organisers of the annual event, which this year takes place between 19 September and 4 October, have enlisted the support of UKTI and British Embassy
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NewsAldi overtakes Waitrose to become Britain's sixth biggest supermarket
Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose only retailers to increase market share, Sainsbury’s back in growth
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NewsBone broth market hits boiling point with new products
Gloucestershire-based Daylesford is this week rolling out three broths to its own Daylesford Farmshops and on Ocado in 500g pouches
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NewsChupa Chups brings chewy sweets to market
The sweets are rolling out this month in a 50g bag (rsp: 60p) following a “successful” debut in the US
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NewsMedia bites 8 April: Organic food sales, shop prices, tobacco lobbying
Organic food sellers have notched up fruitful growth as economy recovers, according to The Telegraph.