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Asda is still the champion
Ronan HegartyIt’s official: Asda has emerged as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for an amazing eighth year in a row. The result means that Asda has won the award every year since we launched The Grocer 33 shopping survey in 1997.It met some...
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Cheesewright to return to Asda from Canada
Andy Bond has called for the return of his former logistics director David Cheesewright one year after he departed to become Wal-Mart Canada’s chief operating officer.Asda has not confirmed which role Cheesewright will take up, but spokesman...
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Asda boosts organic and local
Organic and locally produced fruit and vegetables are to be at the heart of Asda’s plans for its fresh produce aisle.The retailer will increase the number of lines from 25 to 39 in July and 44 in September. Catherine Fay, marketing manager...
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Availability: who’s best
SUPERMARKET AVAILABILITY: June 2004 to June 2005 – quarter by quarterWhen it comes to getting product on shelf, it seems that nobody does it better than Morrisons. Having scooped the award for best availability for the past two years,...
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Brits ripe and ready for avocados
Avocados have grown in popularity in the UK in the past decade, but 80% of households still do not buy them. Growers are seeking to push up consumption without dragging down pricesA decade ago they were known by Brits as the...
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row over margins will not go away
from Kevin Hunt, MD of Spar retailer Lawrence Hunt & CoSir; With reference to last week’s feature on PayPoint, the row over margins to retailers will not go away until they reach a level that is acceptable to...
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Brushing away the dross
Electric toothbrushes are becoming more like manual ones as manufacturers listen to customer demandsManaging customers’ expectations will be key to the success of new oralcare concepts such as Oral B Brush Aways teeth wipes, analysts...
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the empire fights back
Wal-Mart has realised it must confound its critics. Simon Mowbray reports from the retail giant’s annual conference in BentonvilleSam Walton would be spinning in his grave,” ventures the taxi driver as we cruise through the lush...
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Real beauty for modern women
Consumers are looking to simplify healthcare and beauty routines and, as such, are moving back to basics. Ailsa Colquhoun reportsA few years ago, the words ‘here comes the science bit’ underpinned everything that was desirable in...
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Beef supply prices set to rise
A major shake-up in the beef supply chain throughout the EU over the next decade is expected to tip the balance more in favour of primary producers, according to industry analyst David Evans.While not going the whole way towards the National...
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Tesco is ‘beef’s best customer’
Tesco’s commitment to British beef is great news for the UK’s livestock farmers, according to John Dracup, producers’ club manager at St Merryn Foods.Dracup, speaking at Beef Expo 2005 in Wales this week, said: “I am convinced that St Merryn...
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The best in Bramleys
It’s time to get entries into the Brammy Awards, which are now in their 12th year and recognise companies and individuals in the supply chain and the media that have made the most of the Bramley’s superior properties.This year, for the first...
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Natural, organic bodycare
People are becoming as concerned about what they put on their skin as they are about what they eatAs pioneer of the ‘real women, real beauty’ message, Unilever UK Home and Personal Care’s Dove brand is one of the fastest growing in...
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Shake up for Boots
Boots has announced a major restructuring of its management team in order to focus on its core health and beauty markets.Increasing pressure from supermarkets keen to expand into the health and beauty, and a drop in full-year profits have...
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Breaking up is hard to do
The New Economics Foundation has proposed curbing Tesco with a break up. Outrageous? Or viable? Rachel Barnes reportsThis week the New Economics Foundation – the independent think-tank that promotes “real economic wellbeing” –...
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A head for business
A flexible approach is delivering a sound future for the new-look Heads chain, says Gaelle WalkerA relaxed round of golf, a gentle game of tennis, best of all, a quiet stroll through the Hertfordshire countryside alone with his dog...
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Call to drive out rogue traders
Wholesalers must unite to drive “rogue traders” who dodge tobacco and alcohol duties out of business, says Rodney Hunt, chairman of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors.In his opening address at the FWD’s 15th annual Drinksummit in...
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MPs call for retail review
A group of about 150 MPs is lending its might to the campaign for a full review of the retail market.The Parliamentary All Party Small Shops Group is seeking to uncover evidence of unfair dominance of retailing by both grocery and non-food...
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Sylvia Jay joins L’Oréal UK as vice chairman
Lady Sylvia Jay, former director general of the Food and Drink Federation, has joined L’Oréal UK as vice chairman.Lady Sylvia will take up her new position on September 1, replacing Tom Vyner, who is retiring after eight years with the company....
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KWV chief raises a glass to a clearer proposition
KWV chief Willem Barnard is driving a clearly communicated and ethical strategy for South African wine. Sonya Hook reportsSouth African wine company KWV recently announced it was setting up a committee of winemakers to offer a...