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    New decision possible on levy bodies' future

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    New farming and food minister Lord Rooker could tear up Lord Bach's verdict on the levy bodies' future and come to his own decision, Defra warned this week.A spokeswoman for the department said Lord Rooker had requested more time...

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    New decision possible on levy bodies' future

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    New farming and food minister Lord Rooker could tear up Lord Bach's verdict on the levy bodies' future and come to his own decision, Defra warned this week.A spokeswoman for the department said Lord Rooker had...

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    On how to master your persuasion techniques


    Relationships are critical...

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    On how to master your persuasion techniquesRelationships are critical aren't they? It's not enough to know the facts and figures and be able to present them to a client or, indeed, to colleagues. We all recognise...

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    Bordeaux wines made simple

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    A French producer is bringing out a range of wines to help consumers discover traditional Bordeaux grape varieties without any confusing labelling. Vincent Lataste, already recognised for innovation in the wine industry, has...

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    Brands rule petfood roost

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Visuality's final Shopper's Eye column features one of people's favourite tasks in a supermarket - buying petfood. There must be many fmcg manufacturers who would love to be in the petfood market, as shoppers are in such a positive...

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    Give independent retailers a break, says Jerry Marwood, MD of Spar UK

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Afew weeks ago David Ramsden, acting as spokesman for the organisation Deregulate, clarified why he thought that the Sunday trading regulations should be changed (The Grocer, April 8, p30). As MD of Spar in the UK, I firmly believe...

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    Brewing up a sales storm

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The enduring link between beer and football means alcohol producers are likely to be the biggest winners in the tournamentThe alcohol arena is one in which the fiercest battles will be fought. The fit between beer and football means...

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    Brewing up a sales storm

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The enduring link between beer and football means alcohol producers are likely to be the biggest winners in the tournamentThe alcohol arena is one in which the fiercest battles will be fought. The fit between beer and football means...

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    Brewing up a sales storm

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The enduring link between beer and football means alcohol producers are likely to be the biggest winners in the tournamentThe alcohol arena is one in which the fiercest battles will be fought. The fit between beer and football means...

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    Brittons gets new owners

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Pastry supplier Brittons of Devon is under new ownership after a management buyout of the company.The company has been bought from Quanon by MD Steve Hathaway, operations director Paul Whitaker and sales and marketing director...

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    Budgens supermarkets go West

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Consumers based in the west of England will be able to get a true taste of local food and drink thanks to the creation of a Taste of the West brand being launched into two Budgens stores this month. The range, created by regional...

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    Drive to expand business with new initiatives

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Booker's cash and carry depot in Reading is a good place to start if you want to find out how the wholesa­ler's recovery strategy to focus, drive and broaden the business is going. One of its key focuses is expan­ding operations and...

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    Drive to expand business with new initiatives

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Booker's cash and carry depot in Reading is a good place to start if you want to find out how the wholesa­ler's recovery strategy to focus, drive and broaden the business is going. One of its key focuses is expan­ding operations and...

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    Drive to expand business with new initiatives

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Booker's cash and carry depot in Reading is a good place to start if you want to find out how the wholesa­ler's recovery strategy to focus, drive and broaden the business is going. One of its key focuses is...

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    Cains

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Cains Finest Lager - brewed by craftsmen in the heart of Liverpool - is the only truly British lager on sale in the UK and the first lager sold under the Cains brand in its 154 year history.Launched to great critical acclaim and...

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    Nisa-Today's shareholders called to meetings

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    It is understandable that Nisa-Today's members will want to know more about the proposed merger with Costcutter ('Costcutter plan sparks rebellion', The Grocer, May 13, p5).For that reason, we are organising a series of roadshows...

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    Nisa-Today's shareholders called to meetings

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    It is understandable that Nisa-Today's members will want to know more about the proposed merger with Costcutter ('Costcutter plan sparks rebellion', The Grocer, May 13, p5).For that reason, we are organising a series of roadshows...

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    Nisa-Today's shareholders called to meetings

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    It is understandable that Nisa-Today's members will want to know more about the proposed merger with Costcutter ('Costcutter plan sparks rebellion', The Grocer, May 13, p5).For that reason, we are...

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    Camelot works to help retailers win

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Camelot is to launch a raft of new national lottery services for retailers this year.Its auto-replenishment initiative for scratchcards will be rolled out after tests with TM Retail. This uses EPoS and Camelot sales and shipment...

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    The trader who lives over the shop can't be replaced

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Creative & planning director Nexus Communications and consultant to theFWD PR Action Group (PRAG) driving the My Shop Is Your Shop campaignNext Thursday morning (May 26) the Daily Mirror and the Daily Record, in Scotland, will...