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Weetabix spins Gold for a premium future
One of the UK's most traditional brands is going upmarket with the arrival of a premium version of Weetabix called Gold. The breakfast table stalwart is also planning to cut a greater swathe in the oats sector with a new ready-to-eat...
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What future now for that iconic soup can?
Premier Foods' proposed acquisition of the UK arm of the US-based Campbell Soup Company has thrown the UK future of the iconic Campbell's Condensed soup brand into doubt. As part of the £460m deal, which will see the company buy the Oxo,...
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Pricing gap
The pricing gap between the top four supermarkets is particularly narrow this week, with just 66p separating the fourth cheapest supermarket from first place.The cost of our 33 items from Asda came to £41 - once again, the lowest-priced...
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Hot stuff the latest laptops
Apple Macbook: from £750Fancy an Intel-powered Apple laptop but can't afford to shell out for a Macbook Pro? You're in luck. The replacement for the old iBook is here - and yes, it will run Windows, thanks to Apple's Boot Camp...
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inside track
Drought is the word on everyone's lips in gardening circles and it means retailers are altering their offer. This season, Sainsbury copied Tesco in setting up marquees to sell gardening products. Supermarkets have found barbecues, garden...
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Nisa-Today's keeps trying to please
Nisa-Today's has launched a host of initiatives to improve services to members as its proposed merger with Costcutter continues. It has launched its Price Check Plus scheme for retailers in its supermarket pricing tier. The scheme aims to...
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Tesco: we only move in if the locals want us
Tesco has attempted to placate local opposition groups saying that it only opens stores where it is wanted by the majority of the community. Chief executive Sir Terry Leahy and chairman David Reid told shareholders at the chain's...
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Lucozade turns up the workout music
Lucozade is working up a sweat to promote the various drinks under its brand. Thirsty exercisers will get a musical incentive to buy Lucozade Hydro Active with an instant-win promotion. Each promotional pack directs drinkers to a...
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McDougalls teaches the traditional skills
Eight to 11-year-olds will get the chance to do their own thing in the kitchen with a new Let's Cook range under the McDougalls brand. Launching in September, the two sweet options - Golden Chewy Flapjacks and Easy Peasy Mini Muffins -...
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Rose warns of a 'nanny state' UK
Stuart Rose, chief executive of Marks and Spencer, has warned that Britain risks becoming a "nanny state" amid moves to restrict advertising of some foods and to put traffic light labelling on food packaging. Rose, speaking exclusively to...
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Reader Survey Newstrade
Most independent retailers stocking newspapers and magazines have sold more than ever this year, but wholesalers are still not delivering on service levels to shop owners questioned in our latest survey.And seven out of ten retailers...
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Speciality
A global battle is going on in the bottled beer category as authentic beers from around the world fight for shelf space. Speciality and imported beers are flying in from all over the world -not only are Britons welcoming them, they are also...
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Who we visited
Budgens Queen Charlotte Street, BristolMills Yew Tree Lane, Solihullsnax 24 Daleside Road, Nottinghamtesco express Wellingborough Road, NorthamptonCoopers Edward Street, WestburyHow they...
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Independents frustrated by service levels
Most independent retailers stocking newspapers and magazines have sold more than ever this year, but wholesalers are still not delivering on service levels to shop owners questioned in our latest survey.And seven out of ten retailers...
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Q: Should you install a cash machine in-store?
Graham Mott, head of external relations & development, LinkRetailers may not generate enough transactions per month to make a free cash machine viable for the operator. Free machines are often busier and could make locations a destination...
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Premier Foods acquires Campbell
Premier Foods has agreed to buy the UK and Ireland businesses of Campbell Soup Company for £450m.The deal gives Premier Foods control of brands including Oxo, Batchelors, Homepride and Fray Bentos.In the year to end 31 July, 2005,...
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Tesco considers Polish bid
Tesco is considering making a E800m (£554m) bid for the Polish retail business of French retailer Casino.Reports suggest that both Tesco and French retailer Carrefour are eyeing the business. Casino has already committed selling E2bn of its...
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Birds Eye Mediterraneo company: Unilever UK price: Vegetables £1.99 for 350g; fish £2.99 for 400g
Expert's verdict...5/25?This range consists of oven-baked vegetables and stir-fry fish and vegetable dishes. The instructions suggested using a tablespoon of olive oil to cook the Sicilian Fish Fillets with Roasted Vegetables....
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Quinn's makes a splash with 100% fruit ferment
Diageo Great Britain has released TV advertising for its Quinn's fruit ferment, as part of an £8.5m marketing spend behind the brand. The drink, which was launched in April, was described by Diageo as the first of its type and a natural...
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Product: ABK6 Cognac Company: Francis Abécassis Vineyards Launch date: 2006
Francis Abécassis Vineyards is hoping to rejuvenate the Cognac category with the introduction of ABK6 - a new range of Cognac targeted at image-conscious urbanites.Launched to cash in on a growing thirst for brown spirits, the newcomer...