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Drinks-branded condoms fail to impress panel
Independent Distillers (UK) will cease to distribute Vodka Mudshake and Vodka Twistee Shots branded condoms following a complaint to The Portman Group.The complaint was upheld by the responsible drinking campaign group’s Independent Complaints...
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Think the shopper, not the consumer
from Siemon Scamell-Katz, chairman, ID MagasinSir; Indeed, these are sorry times for NPD (‘Is 2005 the year that innovation dried up?’, The Grocer, December 10, p36) and brand managers do seek to limit risk with endless brand...
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WEEE crackdown set to be delayed
Retailers may win an additional six months to prepare for the controversial Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) Directive as the government looks set to delay the implementation date yet again, according to the British Retail...
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Deal may create new giant
A major deal combining the frozen food operations of Heinz and Unilever could be sown up in the next few months, a key industry source has claimed.The first round of bidding for Heinz’s up-for-sale frozen business is coming to a head while...
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JS c-stores switch on TVs
Sainsbury is to roll out its in-store TV network to its entire convenience estate this year, taking it into the Local fascia for the first time this month.The scheme, claimed by operator Firebrand Media to deliver a 20% average uplift in sales...
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It’s high time we dusted off the old jam jar
Sales of spreads could be reinvigorated in many ways – convenient new packaging concepts, a more modern image, more unusual ingredients as well as more imaginative merchandisingAccording to manufacturers and retailers alike, despite...
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The Saturday Essay
>>think the community – henry moran, mbl store development team, winner of acs global scholarship awardThere is a belief among many retailers that, without any interference from the OFT, the major multiples will continue their...
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Gilliland leaves InBev as part of restructure
One of the best known names in the UK beer industry has left brewing giant InBev as part of a major restructuring of its senior management team.Stewart Gilliland was running western Europe for the brewer but he has been replaced by Stéfan...
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MPs’ votes go to multiples
Supermarket giants are to be given a clean bill of health by the all-party group of MPs considering whether more needs to be done to curb the power of the major multiples, The Grocer has learned.The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group,...
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Have you got what it takes to go for gold?
It’s that time of year again – when we start looking for worthy winners for The Grocer Gold Awards 2006. Here’s a look back at the top performers who walked away with gold in 2005We have started the search for the best in the...
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Winter shopping: performance of grocery online services
HOW THE STORES COMPARED ON KEY ASPECTS OF THEIR ONLINE SERVICEThe Christmas shopping period was believed to have been the busiest ever for online retailers and, in the build up, the press was full of scare stories about lack of...
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‘A victory for the little guys’
A planning decision forcing a soft fruit producer to remove polytunnels will stop large “bully boy” growers riding roughshod over rural communities, according to celebrity gardener Monty Don.An appeal by the Hall Hunter Partnership against an...
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Spreading healthy indulgence
Spreads may be in overall decline but honey is doing well as are lines that tap into healthy eating or premiumisation, says Jackie MitchellHealth continues to be the major driver in the jam, marmalade and honey market, with consumers...
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Reaching new highs
Mates Condoms is adding what it claims is much needed stimulation to the sex aid category with the creation of a premium range of products – with a price tag to match.Mates Intensify will be the biggest launch in the number two condom brand’s...
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Honey is in the money
Honey continues to grow in popularity, thanks mostly to attention-grabbing headlines linked to its health benefitsThe growth of honey continues to outperform the rest of the spreads category and dramatic headlines such as ‘honey could...
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Honours for leading lights
Several of the grocery industry’s leading lights have been recognised for their efforts in the New Year Honours List.Among the most high profile recipients is Alf Carr, director general of the British Frozen Food Federation, who picked up an...
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Other ways to put the knife in
The ‘other spreads’ category has a diverse sales picture across the multiples, with peanut butter and chocolate spread volatile in their popularity. Marmite remains a strong favourite, howeverThere have been few new entrants in the...
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Lean, meanmachine
The Red Meat Industry Forum has published a whole chain analysis project undertaken by Asda, its beef supplier Dawn Meats and producer Wold Farm.The companies studied ways of reducing waste in the chain using beef brisket joints. Measures...
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Off-licences are losing out
Off-licences and convenience stores are missing opportunities to make more money from beer sales, according to research seen exclusively by The Grocer.A survey carried out by TNS Global for Deloitte revealed that while 76% of 1,000 adults...
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Ocado ‘on the up’
Ocado’s chief financial officer, Jason Gissing, has defended the online retailer’s assertion that it will begin making a tangible profit during 2006 despite recording a loss of £40.5m for the year ending November 30, 2004.In view of the loss,...