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Drinking-up time puzzleQ I am confused. You wrote last week: "Drinking-up time no longer exists and customers are subject only to any closing times that have been imposed on the premises licence." Yet in the Mandatory Conditions...
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Former boss of Greene King's managed division, Mark Angela, was given a pay-off of £300,000 after his employment ended at the company in April this year, according to the company's annual report. The money was paid under the terms of his...
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Punting for profit
On the morning of 22 November 2003, 63 million pints were sunk as Jonny Wilkinson dropped that now immortal goal to win England the Rugby World Cup. Four years later and pubs have every chance of beating that figure - starting on 7 September and… -
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Why our food business is a successProducing consistently good food from locally-sourced produce and maintaining high standards are the key factors in the success of our food operation at the Victoria. We go to great lengths to...
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What the papers said - 11th August 2007
The News of the World claimed this week it had smashed a conman's £6bn smear campaign against Tesco and Asda. The conman faked emails between senior employees at the supermarkets, which said the two employees were discussing a future rise in bread...
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Price Survey - 11th August 2007
It has been a summer of discontent for Asda in The Grocer 33 with no wins on the customer service board and Morrisons controlling the pricing survey. But the long-running winner of our cheapest retailer award has returned, banishing Morrisons to...
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our man from drip Don Pumsey - 11th August 2007
One can't help feeling sorry for the burghers of Surrey this week. There they were, minding their own business, driving Tamsin to the gymkhana and fretting over the plummeting quality of tamarinds at Waitrose, when all of a sudden they are...
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CSM acquires Kate's Cakes for £32.5m
Cake manufacturer Kate's Cakes has been bought by Danish food giant CSM in a deal worth £32.5m. CSM, which also owns BakeMark UK, purchased the West Sussex baker's shares for £20.5m, plus the company's debt costs of £12m. Kate's Cakes, which...
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acid test - Argento Rose and Blue Nun Pinot Grigio
Expert's verdict: 7/10 ?I like the clean, crisp and stylish bottle design and label presentation. Malbec is in vogue currently and this particular rosé delivers a well-balanced wine for all occasions. The underlying dryness and cherry notes offer an...
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Corky's adds third speciality liqueur
Corky's Vodka Liqueur is continuing its march on the speciality drinks sector in the off-trade by adding a Mint Cream addition to its range. The new flavour follows the launch of Strawberries and Cream to the cream range in February, which also...
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Makro steps up store refurbs after promising early results
Makro is ramping up the pace of the makeover of its 33-store network and is to launch a marketing campaign to increase public awareness of the company. The wholesaler began revamping its stores two years ago with improved fixtures, new signage,...
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Price of lamb expected to stabilise after scare
Forecasts of shortage, and then a glut with plummeting prices, have been downgraded to limited disruption as the foot and mouth outbreak appeared to come under control this week. Turmoil in the British lamb market as 1.4m carcasses were due for...
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Crops disrupted after weeks of heavy rain
Britain's summer deluge that devastated many domestic fruit and veg crops is having a wider impact on European trading patterns. Spanish producers are reporting reduced demand for fruits such as peaches, nectarines and melons following poor weather...
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Supplement aims to fill UK fibre gap
Procter & Gamble has launched a 100% natural vegetable supplement to fill what it calls a 'fibre gap' in the UK market. Fibresure Powder, which is made from inulin - a natural vegetable fibre derived from chicory root - can be added to almost...
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Minute Maid aims to rule in 'wellness'
Juice brand Minute Maid aims to become brand leader in the emerging category of wellness juices by targeting 'perplexed' consumers with juices and possibly smoothies. Following consumer research conducted by brand owner Coca-Cola, Minute Maid is...
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Retailers urged to turn women on to real ale
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has launched an attack on the male-oriented marketing practices of brewers and is urging retailers to target female drinkers. CAMRA's first female chairman, Paula Waters, criticised current marketing practices,...
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where did all the women Go?
The lights dim. The drums roll. The chatter drops to an excited whisper. The shortlist for this year's The Grocer Cup is announced: "Tesco's Dame Theresa Leahy, Sainsbury's Justine King and Asda's Andrea Bond. And the winner is..." Then reality...
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Amazon set to grow grocery with pilot of fresh food offer
Online retailer Amazon is continuing to expand its grocery offer with the launch of a pilot online grocery service for fresh foods in the US. Amazon tested a number of grocery items on its US site Amazon.com in April last year before launching a...
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Netto proclaims ambition to be mainstream supermarket
Discounter Netto has revealed plans to reposition itself as a mainstream supermarket. It has introduced a new strapline - 'Everyone's great value supermarket' - in order to align itself with the likes of Tesco and Asda. "Netto is moving away from...