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Other Movers 28/2/09
Morrisons has named Philip Cox as a non-executive director. Cox, who joins on 1 April, is CEO of International Power as well as a non-executive director at Wincanton
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'Cheesegrater' Blackhurst to slice 10 more categories at Asda
Asda is removing duplicate brands from 10 more categories. Chloe Smith asks how suppliers will be hit by the range rationalisation
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100% natural label is 'virtually impossible' after ASA's ad ruling
Food and drink manufacturers will find it “virtually impossible” to label products as 100% natural in the wake of a ruling by advertising regulators. The Advertising Standards Authority this week ruled that an advert for Müller’s Little Stars...
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NewsFood price inflation looks set to stay well into 2009
The UK had hoped to shake off food price inflation by now, but our data reveals that prices are continuing to reach for the sky. James Ball reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Good service impresses at Morrisons
Both boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons' High Wycombe store pipped Sainsbury's in Melksham to the post thanks to its helpful staff
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NewsIndustry ire at Change4Life scare tactics
Three health charities have come in for fierce criticism this week after resorting to shock tactics in a joint ad campaign to alert mothers to the dangers posed by kids’ unhealthy lifestyles. Key industry figures expressed outrage at ads,…
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NewsTop 50 list shows indie discounters on the rise
The rise of the discounters has been much vaunted in the past 12 months but, as our latest ranking of the UK's 50 biggest independent retail chains has revealed, it's not just about Aldi, Lidl and Netto. Independent discounters are leading...
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Buyer found for abattoir in North Wales
The future of one of North Wales' last remaining abattoirs has been secured after administrators found a buyer. The sale of Cig Cibyn abattoir, in Caernarfon, had been agreed with Irish company Sher Foods, according to joint administrators...
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Retailers accused of cutting potato value
Using potatoes as a loss leader and reducing their price strips value out of the supply chain, analysts and potato industry leaders have warned retailers.Potatoes were not a price-sensitive product, TNS Worldpanel communications director Ed...
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NewsAcid Test: Century Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Is an "easy to open bottle" really the best thing about this white wine?
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Ad of the Week: Sir Bobby plods the Charlton charm once again
As Manchester United marches inexorably to yet another Premier League title, how apt that another corporate behemoth, Danone, should again wheel out legendary former Red Devil Sir Bobby of Charlton to plug its death-defying yoghurt drink...
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NewsAdvertising: Slim-Fast taps into new year resolutions
The binge and purge cycle of Christmas consumption and new year resolutions make January and February vital for the health supplement and diet market.
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Buchanan to advise Waitrose on CSR PR
Waitrose is to take PR advice from Prince Charles' former private secretary. Elizabeth Buchanan has been appointed "special adviser" to Waitrose, where she will work with the retailer's communications office to develop its CSR...
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NewsRomance in the air for Impulse revamp
Unilever is relaunching its Impulse female body spray range this week - with a more explicit focus on romance. The company has revamped the packaging by introducing lighter colours and a collage heart to "reinforce the brand's association...
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'Husband to aisle three'
Sainsbury's made a charming offer before Valentine's Day - love-struck shoppers could propose to their better halves over the Tannoy of their local supermarket. How romantic.As yet, Blogof has no information on how many proposals were made...
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Sira goes alternative
Sira Supermarket is expanding its ethnic retail offer with alternative medicine, exercise and beauty treatments. Chloe Smith reports
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Three lines broaden Blacksticks appeal
Speciality cheesemaker Butlers is bringing out three new Blacksticks cheeses.From April, White, Silk and Velvet versions will join its existing Blacksticks Blue. Blacksticks White was similar to Blacksticks Blue but milder to appeal to a...
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NewsAsda considers online cross-border shopping
Asda is trying to extend its online shopping service to the Republic of Ireland so shoppers can take advantage of the weak pound and buy groceries through stores north of the border. Asda CEO Andy Bond said that although there were no plans...
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Industry heartened by New Zealand's tobacco display ban rebuff
The tobacco industry's campaign to prevent the introduction of a display ban received a welcome boost this week after New Zealand's PM scrapped his Government's proposed ban because there was no proof it would work.
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He made them squirm but what does BBC poll mean?
With Waitrose voted the surprise winner in a BBC Watchdog poll, what exactly can we learn about consumers from the results? Noli Dinkovski reports