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NewsDawson News hit by major contract losses
Newstrade sources have expressed concern over the future of newspaper and magazine wholesaler Dawson News, which has lost five major contracts in the space of six weeks. Dawson News revealed last week its £52m contract with Telegraph Media...
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Record-breaking full-year profits for Midcounties Co-op
The resurgence of the co-operative movement continued this week, with Midcounties Co-op, the UK's second-largest co-op, reporting record-breaking full-year profits. Midcounties' trading profits for the year to January rose 35% to £16.2m, with...
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Tesco set to open discount stores
Tesco is set to trial a discount store format as its obsession with the discounters continues, The Grocer can exclusively reveal.A source close to the retailer claimed it was working on a discount store format of about 15,000 sq ft. The...
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New frozen herb lines from Dorot
New frozen herb varieties have been launched under the Dorot Garlic & Herb brand. Chopped Basil, Chopped Parsley and Italian Herb Mix were launched in Sainsbury's on promotion in March, while a Red Chilli Pepper variant is due for launch in May. An...
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Matthews' Drummers go Southern-fried
Bernard Matthews Farms has added a Southern-fried variant to its Golden Drummer range.The turkey specialist said it was responding to data showing that Southern-fried was the second-most popular flavour in frozen breaded products and worth...
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Morrisons widens music and film offer
Morrisons has doubled the size of its CD offer in all stores and has also introduced Blu-Ray films.The retailer, which previously stocked the top 40 chart CD albums, has doubled its offer across all stores to the top 80. Blu-ray is...
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NewsGovernment reneges on insurance pledge
The Government this week ruled out providing cover for companies whose suppliers’ insurance had been pulled - as yet more businesses had their cover withdrawn or reduced. In January, it was reported that the Government planned to part-support…
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NewsTurning Japanese
Daniel Torras tells Ronan Hegarty why JTI will continue to flourish despite the challenges posed by legislation
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Spar’s McCammond set for move to Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has poached Mark McCammond, operations director of retail for Spar’s Northern Ireland wholesaler Henderson Group, to take charge of its convenience stores in northern England and Scotland, The Grocer has learnt. McCammond is due to start...
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NewsRolling stock for Waitrose
Waitrose is storing its back stock in rolling cages other than on shelves at some stores to improve availability. The 'rolling warehouse' system groups stock by aisle to speed up shelf replenishment. "Almost half of our shops are now using...
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Weak pound, foreign demand to blame for food inflation – BRC
The weakening pound – and subsequent demand overseas for food produced in the UK – are responsible for continued food price inflation, according to the British Retail Consortium has claimed.
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Branded foods are now “a luxury” for consumers
The majority of consumers now see branded food and drink products as luxuries, according to new research.
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NewsCoca-Cola takes £30m stake in Innocent
Coca-Cola has taken a minority stakeholding in Innocent Drinks, the smoothie and veg pots brand, for £30m, The Grocer can reveal.
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NewsCadbury chews over bid for Chewits owner Leaf
Confectionery giant Cadbury has made a bid for Leaf International, the owner of Chewits sweets, according to press reports.
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Cranswick snaps up Bowes of Norfolk
Pork specialist Cranswick has acquired the family-owned pork business Bowes of Norfolk for £17.2m.
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World News 4/4/09
Sara Lee has said it is considering selling its international household and personal care business after receiving expressions of interest. The company, which owns brands including Ambi Pur, Sanex, Radox and Brylcreem, trades with...
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Other Movers 4/4/09
John Lindop, group finance director for Cranswick, will retire at the end of May after 17 years with the business.
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Typhoo boss says recovery plan will reduce £10m loss
The new chief executive of Typhoo has insisted the company still has a future, despite making a £10.3m loss and breaching its banking covenants. Keith Packer told The Grocer the company had the full backing of its shareholders - even though...
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Sainsbury's admits 100% UK pork claim is ‘incorrect’
Sainsbury's has backtracked on claims that it only sells 100% British pre-packed pork after an investigation by The Grocer revealed it was selling Danish products. The supermarket was found to be promoting own-label pre-packed fresh Danish pork last...
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NewsGrocer 33: Aisle and till service shine at Waitrose
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Waitrose’s Cheadle Hulme branch won our top store award thanks to its short queue and “immaculate” customer service