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Hilco 'could wind up Woolworths stores'
Hilco, the turnaround specialist in talks with Woolworths to buy its retail business, is likely to sell off the stores and wind the business up, analysts have claimed. Verdict Research's Nick Gladding said he did not believe Hilco would run...
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John West names Thorpe its new MD
John West has appointed as its new managing director the man said to have helped turn around the canned fruit sector. Stephen Thorpe, previously MD of Mission Foods, replaces Ian Meadows, who has been transferred to work on group initiatives...
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New platform for Sainsbury's payments
Sainsbury's has told suppliers it is the “best supermarket to do business with” following the launch of a new early payment scheme. At its supplier conference this week, the retailer launched what it said was an ‘industry first’ payment management...
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Pepsi to get new-look packaging in 2009
Pepsi is set for an overhaul of its packaging as part of a plan by owner PepsiCo to regain the initiative for its US soft drinks business.
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Fast food giants vow to get healthy
Six major fast food companies have pledged to reduce the amount of salt and fat in their meals.
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Wincanton and Culina in chilled combination
Logistics company Wincanton is to merge its UK chilled operation with rival supply chain company Culina Logistics.
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NewsWoolworths for sale in £1 bargain bin
Embattled high street giant Woolworths has been put up for sale for the token price of £1.
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‘Punk’ beer faces ban for binge drinking link
A beer called Punk IPA is set to be banned in Scotland over concerns that its name could encourage heavy drinking and antisocial behaviour.
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NewsHovis bounce helps as Premier meets banks over debt
The relaunch of Hovis has helped Premier Foods to a 9% hike in sales for the four months to 25 October, as the manufacturing giant continues to wrestle with its £1.7bn debt burden.
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Waitrose embroiled in Israeli produce controversy
Waitrose has been embroiled in an international row over the sale of produce grown in territories occupied by Israel on the West Bank.
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Other Movers 15/11/08
Woolworths' non-executive director Roger Jones has died, aged 71. Jones, who spent the majority of his career at Woolworths and was MD from 1995 until his retirement in 1998, had been "an integral part" of the company for many years, said...
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World News 15/11/2008
US: Wal-Mart has launched Operation Main Street, a campaign that will see thousands of prices slashed over the next seven weeks. "In challenging times, our customers look to Wal-Mart to be their advocate and do what we do best - save them money,"...
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Energy drinks in tune with times soar 15%
Energy and sports drinks sales are booming as people turn to them to bust stress and lift spirits in the credit crunch
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Locally sourced food to hit £15.6bn by 2018
Locally sourced food has the potential to account for 10% of food sales within a decade if the industry adopts a more collaborative approach, a new report has claimed.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda comes in £2 cheaper than Tesco
Asda has maintained its cheapest retailer title with a £50.57 basket that cost almost £2 less than second-placed Tesco.
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Bread sales to hit £3.5m, claims WeightWatchers
WeightWatchers is targeting new year dieters with new bread products and a £9m marketing campaign.
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NewsGrocer 33: Waitrose wins hearts in Herts
Three stores boasted a full basket again this week, but Waitrose in Bishop's Stortford was the only one to offer the full package of great availability, great service and great store
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Sainsbury's thanks 'universal appeal' for 7.6% sales rise
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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Exports increase 8% as Europe gets the taste for British beef
British beef exports have soared this year on the back of the weakened pound and a sharp fall in the availability of South American meat in the EU.
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Mills Group upbeat about acquisition plans for next year
Independent c-store chain Mills Group plans to open six stores next year despite the torrid economic climate.The 75-strong chain, which operates c-stores and CTNs in the north of England, the Midlands and South Wales, was looking to add...