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Move ramps up an independent’s survival
It’s almost a year since husband and wife Deepak and Daksha Chandarana rallied to the aid of the Bedfordshire village of Clophill, saving the local Post Office from threatened closure.They opted to incorporate the Post Office counter into their...
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Jamaican sets tastebuds tingling
Caribbean food from Jamaica could be the next big thing as consumers search for new tastesAdventurous Brits seem to be constantly on the lookout for the next big thing when it comes to exotic tastes, and the Caribbean is currently...
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Make way for the Mexican wave
Indian remains Britain’s favourite ethnic dish by far, but Mexican is the hot favourite to edge Chinese out of second spot. Jaq Bayles reportsShoppers of the ethnic aisles are becoming much more adventurous as people join the Mexican...
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The shock of the new
The MLC’s days are looking numbered under proposed sweeping changes to the agriculture levy system. Simon Mowbray reportsThe ink had barely dried on economist Rosemary Radcliffe’s 180-page, eight-month review of the agricultural and...
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Research Notes
UK Ethnic foods market growsThe ethnic food market has continued to grow in the latest year. As consumers broaden their horizons with travel and the number of ethnic restaurants expands, demand for more diverse flavours is increasing....
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Supplier Spotlight
The day when consumers buy their strawberries and raspberries by variety, as they do apples and potatoes now, is drawing closer, according to Angus Soft Fruits, creator of the first branded strawberry.The independent Scottish...
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Asda to open largest store
Asda is expected to open its biggest store in the UK tomorrow (November 19).The 110,000 sq ft supercentre, situated in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, has been built in an attempt by Asda’s US parent company Wal-Mart to replicate its success...
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Sainsbury recovery “on track”
Sainbury’s recovery programme is “on track” despite a highly competitive market, the retailer has said.Releasing its results for the 28 weeks to end October 8, Sainsbury reported pre-tax profits of £118m, up from £117m for the same period...
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Hitch at Tesco Aberdeen site
Tesco has abandoned plans to build its second Homeplus non food store in Aberdeen, but is on the lookout for alternative sites.The first Homeplus was opened in Denton, east Manchester, last month and although the concept is still at a trial...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: WeightWatchers savoury biscuitsCompany: Walkers ShortbreadPrice: £ 1.09 per packA savoury offering from WeightWatchers that is...
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ACS slams review of Sunday hours
The Association of Convenience Stores has been quick out of the blocks to criticise the Department of Trade and Industry’s decision to review Sunday trading laws.Last week, secretary of state Alan Johnson said the DTI was conducting a...
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Heinz gets back in the beans ad fray
Heinz has been forced into a dramatic u-turn over the advertising of its Baked Beanz brand following the entry into the market last month of Branston Beans.The company has lifted the freeze on above-the-line activity it made this summer to...
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Price war looms after repeal of Irish order
A pre-Christmas price war is being predicted in the Irish Republic following the government’s decision to axe the controversial groceries order, which has outlawed below-cost selling for the past 18 years.Announcing the decision this week,...
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Grant’s aims to be destination purchase
Grant’s Scotch whisky is rolling into Asda in time for Christmas in its mini barrel format.The small cask (rsp: £32.97) holds a 1.5-litre bottle of Grant’s Family Reserve. The whisky brand, distributed by First Drinks Brands, is also...
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Creating the right ambients
Premiumisation is a strong trend in ambient sauces but promotions are causing an overall value declineA rise in innovation – prompted by the early success of chilled pasta sauces – has led to more consumers trading up in the ambient...
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Walters promoted to board at Capper & Co
South Wales-based Spar wholesaler Capper & Co has promoted Bryan Walters to its executive board as sales director designate.Walters, who was previously retail sales controller for the Eastern region, becomes responsible for the independent...
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Retailers angry as Nisa fails to deliver
Nisa-Today’s has outraged retailers after its flagship new ambient distribution centre in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, failed them on its first day.Major chains supplied by the centre claimed they received none of their scheduled deliveries...
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Co-op to cut trading areas
The Co-operative Group is to cut the number of trading regions from eight to five in the new year as part of its transformation programme, although its total trading area will stay the same.The society has been ringing the changes ever since it...