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Tesco unveils RDC colossus
Work has finished on the UK's largest building - Tesco's new eco-friendly RDC in Livingston, Scotland. The 73,000 sq m construction outsizes Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5, previously the country's biggest free-standing...
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Fairtrade mark grows consumer recognition
Ethical shopping is no longer just a niche segment of the market but there is still extensive room for growth, according to exclusive new research for the Fairtrade Foundation. The report by OC&C Strategy Consultants, in conjunction with...
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Gadsby exit: one crisis too many for Oddbins?
Oddbins is growing accustomed to controversy, high-profile departures and predictions of its demise but the resignation of sales director Andy Gadsby has brought together all three at once. Gadsby, the loyal squadron leader with a...
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Lean times for farmers despite store price hike
The retail price of pork products has risen by more than 10% in the past five months but the price paid to farmers remains unchanged. New figures from the Meat and Livestock Commission have revealed that the average retail price for a...
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marks & spencer's new eco-store
This is a retailer, not a green adventure zone," insists Mark Calderwood, store manager at Marks & Spencer's new 'eco-store' store in Glasgow. If that's the case, it's certainly doing a good impression of one. The 70,000 sq ft...
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Kilkenny fury over Tesco store refusal
Kilkenny, the only one of the Irish Republic’s 26 counties without a Tesco store, is set to remain that way for the foreseeable future following the Planning Appeals Board’s rejection of a proposed 26,000 sq ft outlet.
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Haribo Lite
For those on a new year quest for healthier eating, Haribo Lite offers a solution for diet-conscious customers who are counting the calories but want a sweet treat. Haribo is giving 20 readers a shelf-ready display carton containing 12 x...
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Harsh realities of welfare hit a nerve with shoppers
Celebrity chefs' efforts to overhaul the way we think about chicken is getting through - 23,000 people are already behind our campaignWhen it comes to the chickens we eat in Britain, I'm beginning to think we may be on the verge of a...
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More healthier lines
?"We are confident we will have another good year, although if last year was anything to go by, with flooding hitting parts of Britain, you should learn to expect the unexpected. We had a pretty good 2007 and expect more of the same although I...
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Store visit Unpackaged
If you spot a trendy Islington resident leaving their house armed with empty plastic boxes and bottles they may not be heading to the nearest recycling facility - or at least not the sort most of us are familiar with. Islington is home...
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Climbing the ladder - James Gentle
What was your first job? Lifeguard at a swimming pool. Give us a quick run-down on your career to date. I started at Kraft where I held various marketing and commercial roles. I then moved to Ferrero at senior brand manager level where I spent six...
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Greencore doubles up on commercial power
The commercial director role at Greencore Grocery has been split in two, with recent acquisitions and increased business leading to the creation of separate sales and marketing roles.Former Asda head of advertising Matthew Jenkins has...
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Memmott is new Irn-Bru ops director
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has appointed Andrew Memmott as its new operations director to replace Alan Bibby, who is retiring later this year. Memmott will be promoted to the position after 18 years with the company in various operational roles. His most...
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Learn to select the optimum incentive for each situation
Customer incentives are a big part of any business, but the trick is to understand what people want rather than what they say they wantOne of the major differences between airports and supermarkets is that if queues develop at security...
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Fresh & Easy's Ford heads Peter Rabbit
Children's food brand Peter Rabbit Organics has appointed former Tesco Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market operations manager Ben Ford as its new chief executive. Ford has spent the past two years in Tesco's international division, working...
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Woolworths rounds off team 'made in heaven'
Woolworths now has a management team 'made in heaven' after poaching Tesco's former international chief operating officer Simon Turner, according to chief executive Trevor Bish-Jones.Turner will become retail and distribution operations...
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Store visit - Unpackaged
Established: November 2007Total number of lines: 100+Store size: 450 sq ftForecasted turnover: £200KIf you spot a trendy Islington resident leaving their house armed with empty plastic boxes and bottles they may not be heading...
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Retail Surgery - consumer squeeze
With shoppers watching their money more carefully, it is crucial that independents regularly review ranges, ensure popular lines stay in stock and provide the best possible customer serviceJames LowmanCEO, Association of Convenience...