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Stellar growth by Morrisons keeps up pressure on rivals
Morrisons' extraordinary growth spurt has accelerated, with TNS Worldpanel data showing its sales increased 11.3% in the 12 weeks to 27 January.The chain, which had registered growth of 9.3% in the 12 weeks to 30 December, has also...
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Climbing the ladder - Nia Williams
What was your first job? Life-guard and fitness instructor. Give us a quick rundown on your career to date. I started in graphic design and moved to marketing. After completing a two-year marketing project for Goodlife Foods I was offered the...
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Don't negotiate until you see the whites of their eyes
Negotiating via email has many advantages, including taking the emotion out of the process and allowing time for consideration - but is it the best way to do business?A skilled negotiator prefers negotiating face-to-face. When sitting in...
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Raw material costs hit McBride
Own label household and personal care manufacturer McBride has reported a 13% drop in half-year adjusted pre-tax profit to £13.7m on sales up 23% at £342.9m.Sales were boosted by recent acquisitions but margins were hit by “unprecedented”...
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Milk merger collapses
The £1bn merger between Milk Link and First Milk has collapsed because the parties failed to agree on a valuation for the businesses.But following a due diligence process that has been carried out since last October, the two companies...
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Rank Hovis recalls flour
Rank Hovis has recalled batches of Elephant Atta, Fassal and Goldcrest flour because the product could contain small pieces of metal.The products are supplied by wholesalers but many of the customers are members of the public, said the Food...
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Egg advert banned
An advert for omega 3 eggs has been banned because it uses children's voices.The ad, for Noble Foods' omega 3 eggs, had included children singing the song “Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken, lay a little egg for me”, but the Broadcasting...
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Reader survey - the year ahead
Independent retailers are upbeat about their prospects for 2008.Despite fierce competition from the multiples, soaring energy costs and increased legislation, 80% of retailers polled by the Grocer say they expect to grow profit margins this...
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Shop Profile - Jack Fulton
Store numbers: 78
Staff: 620
Start date: 1960
Type of operation: frozen food discounter
Opportunity. That’s the current buzz word at Frozen Value, the company behind frozen food discounter Jack Fulton, which operates 78 stores across… -
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Unilever acquires Russian ice cream maker
Unilever has acquired Russian ice cream company Inmarko for an undisclosed sum.The acquisition would strengthen Unilever's portfolio and competitive position in Russia, which is one of its priority countries, Unilever said.Inmarko is...
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Jamie Oliver to launch £16m premium range
Jamie Oliver is launching a 40-strong premium food range in March with ambitious plans to hit sales of more than £16m within two years, The Grocer can reveal. The range of ambient Mediterranean pasta and pesto sauces, herbs, oils,...
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What the papers said - 2nd February 2008
Tesco has decided not to release comprehensive sales figures for its Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market business in the US until 2009 amid growing scepticism that it can mount a serious challenge to Wal-Mart, according to American food...
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Price Survey - 2nd February 2008
Morrisons has toppled Asda from its perch to claim the title of UK's cheapest retailer for the first time since 29 September. The only serious challenger for the crown over recent months, Morrisons finally produced the cheapest basket at £43.82 -...
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Mole Valley Farmers retail sales hit £66m
Greater promotion and emphasis on regional foods has helped rural retailer Mole Valley Farmers to increase sales by 6.3%. The south west farmer-owned co-operative announced a £4m sales increase in its retail division to £66m last year...
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Price of food rockets 8% as rising commodity costs bite
Food prices have leapt 8% in two years as a result of soaring commodity costs, according to The Grocer's exclusive research. Latest data from The Grocer Price Index shows the average cost of our secret 100-item trolley of staple products...
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Vilnius shut down for worker abuses
A gangmaster that supplied labour to fresh produce companies in Suffolk has been shut down for its "callous disregard for worker safety and exploitation". Vilnius Recruitment of Leiston in Suffolk supplied 350 workers to companies in East...
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acid test - Zhujiang Beer & Jacobsen
Expert's verdict... 8/10 ?The heritage of Zhujiang is strong as it is one of three national beer brands in China. The packaging is bright and should achieve good shelf standout. While it has the story of the brand on the back label, the text is too...
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Chocolate brands leaping into action
Cadbury and Mars are going head to head to cash in on the leap year's extra Friday this month by splashing out on themed ads. Galaxy will be giving away spa breaks and shopping trips, backed by a £1.2m marketing push including radio and...