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Flexible Asda accelerates
Asda is gearing up for a big store development programme as it plans to beat last year’s record of 40 new openings. It will make a major statement about its store development programme next month, said Asda property communications manager Simon...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Younger’s Special bitterCompany: rogue alesPrice: £2.99 per 650ml bottleconsumer’s verdictWith an abv of 4.8% and amber in...
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Fragrant developments in the air
Making your home smell delightfully fresh has never been easier, with automatic air fresheners appealing to a sizeable audience and sales of plug-in diffusing products growing at 16% a yearMany people simply open their window to get...
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Aldi, Lidl yet to win allegiance of Irish
The low prices offered by Aldi and Lidl may have secured a combined 6% share of the Irish market, but they have still to win the loyalty of the Republic’s shoppers, according to a new survey by ACNielsen. Researchers found that the discount...
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Special treatment for own label ales
UK multiple grocers are battling to be the first to offer a wide range of speciality own label beers as the sector continues to show healthy growth.Asda is planning to add two beers to its Extra Special premium portfolio. Ged Futter,...
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Alpro shines light on soya milk drink
Dairy free specialist Alpro is hoping to lure diet-conscious women away from skimmed milk with a light, sugar-free soya version containing just 1.2% fat.As the first chilled, dairy-free and unsweetened product of its kind on the UK market,...
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Team Talk: Appletiser
>>a ‘dynamic, specific and unique’ outfitJames Bruckner, commercial manager for soft drink brand Appletiser, says he is proud to work in a dynamic, hard-working and close-knit team.Bruckner has been commercial manager at...
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Asda set to roll out RFID
Asda is to enter the RFID arena for the first time with plans to introduce tagging into its warehouses and back of stores throughout this year.The move comes as Tesco admitted that there was a question mark hanging over the deadline for its...
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Rolling back the boundaries
People like a bit of luxury along with softness and strength in their toilet paper and suppliers have responded with stylish rolls that are fragranced, embossed, or impregnated with balmToilet roll is now anything but bog standard and...
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Bananas price crash is feared
There are fears that bananas could become a key weapon in the impending price war between Tesco and Asda.In the wake of Asda’s pledge to slash £102m off its overall prices, industry commentators believe that a price crash for bananas could be...
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Battered, but unbowed
Wholesalers are still holding their own despite tough trading conditions brought about by soaring costs and pressure from the major multiples. That is the clear trend identified by the second annual Big 30 survey of leading wholesalers by The...
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Three sheets are better than two
SCA Hygiene Products is showing that when it comes to toilet paper, three sheets are better than two, with the development of Triple Velvet.The first SCA launch since Double Velvet in 2004, the toilet paper has a special dimpled middle layer...
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Big brands go a bit flat
Discounting bruised some famous names over Christmas, but many brands could drink to great sales hikes, says Sonya HookChristmas is traditionally a period of ruthless price wars in the booze aisles. But many of the big brands emerged...
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Heinz boosts business prospects with Boers
Heinz has made a number of changes to its management.Jan Boers is moving up to the new role of director for business growth and development.Steve Turner, most recently integration director for Heinz’s acquisition of HP, replaces Boers as...
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Twins send message in a bottle
An innovative wine range designed to educate consumers about the tastes of different grape varieties has been launched by Bottle Green.Twin Vines is a family of six wines, featuring three grape variety ‘twins’ from different areas of the globe....
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Business is human
The Operating and Financial Review may have been scrapped but many organisations are now recognising that motivating their employees is the only sustainable route to high performance, says Duncan BrownGuess who said this in 2005:...
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Too many buyers can spoil the listing
Buying has become a complex business. Exclusive research for The Grocer reveals that more people are being caught up in the decision-making process. James Durston reportsWhether it is chefs making broth or buyers making deals, too...
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Buying gets too ‘complex’
The battle to secure product listings is becoming overly complicated as more and more people become involved in the buying process. Research commissioned by The Grocer has revealed that the number of people involved in deciding whether a...
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HP buyout in doubt
Heinz’s bid to buy rival HP Foods is in danger of falling at the first hurdle, a leading competition lawyer handling a similar deal has warned.
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Please call says St Merryn
Red meat processor St Merryn Foods said this week it was looking for more British new season organic lamb to fulfil increasing supply volumes to Tesco.The company, which is part of the Grampian Country Food Group, urged south west and South...