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Self-checkout
Self-checkout is the most exciting growth area in customer-facing retail IT, with the majority of the world's leading food retailers trialling or rolling out systems. Self-checkout pioneers include Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Auchan, Casino and...
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Self-checkout
Self-checkout is the most exciting growth area in customer-facing retail IT, with the majority of the world&'s leading food retailers trialling or rolling out systems. Self-checkout pioneers include Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Auchan,...
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world view
Product: 7-UP Company: Cadbury Schweppes Country: United StatesThe claim also appears globally, and in products at all price points and sold in all types of stores. Once restricted to health food and natural foods stores, we now...
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world view
Over the past few years we have noticed significant growth in products labelled as 'all natural', appearing in virtually all categories, says David Jago, editorial director of MintelThe claim also appears globally, and in...
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Friendor foe?
Kit Kats. He likes Kit Kats. We know what Gordon Brown thinks about tax, the free market economy, child poverty. And we are fast learning about his green aspirations. But as the new PM prepares this week to lead the country for the first time,...
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Q: Should you opt for branded or non-branded drinks chillers?
A: Sunda Patel, a retailer, says…“I have three stores and a variety of different chillers in each one. I only go for branded chillers for soft drinks, particularly Coke and Pepsi fridges.There are contingencies though: Pepsi only...
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Asda threatens legal action
Asda is threatening legal action in an attempt to block a potential strike at its distribution centres.The supermarket group has been in a long-running dispute with the GMB union over working conditions and union recognition.However,...
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Waitrose to sell 'ugly fruit'
Waitrose is launching a range of 'ugly fruit' at discount prices for use in cooking.The supermarket chain said that from today it would sell a range of 'class two' strawberries, tomatoes, plums and other seasonal fruit that are visually...
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In the can
TunaStatistics coming out of the recent World Tuna conference in Bangkok highlight the concern of stock preservation, particularly of yellowfin, bluefin and albacore. Skipjack stocks seem to be holding up in spite of continuing...
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In the can
Statistics coming out of the recent World Tuna conference in Bangkok highlight the concern of stock preservation, particularly of yellowfin, bluefin and albacore. Skipjack stocks seem to be holding up in spite of continuing growth...
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World News - 17th June 2006
Australia. Coles Myer is considering merging its supermarket chain Coles with its discount supermarket format Bi Lo as part of its five-year strategy. A company spokesman said: "We're currently in the throes of developing our next...
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Classic Mix company: Diageo price: £4.99 per 70cl bottle
Expert's verdict...15/25 ?This range consists of four pre-mixed all-time bar favourites. The first thing that grabs me is the reassuring presence of market leaders Gordon's gin, Smirnoff vodka and Morgan's Spiced rum within the blends....
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Classic Mix company: Diageo price: £4.99 per 70cl bottle
?This range consists of four pre-mixed all-time bar favourites. The first thing that grabs me is the reassuring presence of market leaders Gordon&'s gin, Smirnoff vodka and Morgan&'s Spiced rum within the blends. Delivery on...
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The brand on centre court for 70 years
When Britvic Soft Drinks decided to make the most of its sponsorship through Robinsons of Wimbledon to launch its first advertising campaign for the squash brand in 13 years, it begged the question: was its serve a bit off? After all, every...
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The brand on centre court for 70 years
Remember that summer sport we used to watch before the World Cup? Liz Hamson finds it courting BritvicWhen Britvic Soft Drinks decided to make the most of its sponsorship through Robinsons of Wimbledon to launch its first advertising...
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"The development of brands would lead to growth across the supply chain"
The fresh fruit and vegetable market is dominated by commodity-driven products. In response, the industry has added categories at a rapid pace, hoping to gain greater margins. Major developments include organic, fair trade, ready-to-eat,...
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"The development of brands would lead to growth across the supply chain"
Stuart Nelson, of Seminis, says the fresh produce sector must go down the brand route if it is to generate the growth that will create a virtuous circle with R&DThe fresh fruit and vegetable market is dominated by...
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Suppliers are actually doing nicely thankyou
Suppliers do not get the hard deal that many say they do, a City analyst said this week, drawing on insights into the relative financial performances of both retailers and suppliers. Speaking at IGD's Global Retailing conference on...