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Seeking out fresh talent
Is it time to recruit top-quality store managers from outside the grocery industry?Steve Hemsley reportsSir Clive Woodward’s desire to test his skills in the world of soccer after guiding the England rugby team to World...
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Hard truths for fruit scheme
Restrictions laid down by rules governing maximum apple sizes in the fruit-for-schools scheme mean fruit could be too small and hard for children to eat.A school in Hampshire contacted The Grocer claiming that Egremont Russetts provided under...
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Fury at superstores OK
A government decision to lift the cap on the development of superstores in the Irish Republic has provoked angry protests from independent retailers and business groups.The change in the planning guidelines, taking effect from next month, will...
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Tesco RFID hits higher gear
Tesco is embarking on a major roll out of RFID in its supply chain with plans to install readers across its entire depot and store network by the end of the year.Under a deal struck with electronic security systems expert ADT, Tesco will...
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Supercharged to grow
Superquinn may be revitalised by its takeover says Elaine WatsonWhile no-one was expecting Feargal Quinn to hang on to his business forever, news that the 68-year old senator had finally cashed in his chips at Superquinn to a group of...
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Kraft turns the heat on Senseo
Kraft has upped the ante in the hot beverages market by launching a new in-home hot drinks system to take on Douwe Egberts’ Senseo coffee machine.Developed in partnership with electrical specialist Braun, the Tassimo machine, which goes on sale...
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Storms in north hit trade
Manufacturers and retailers were badly hit by the storms and floods that ravaged the north of England and Scotland.UBUK was forced to close its McVitie’s biscuit factory in Carlisle after the ground floor was flooded. The plant makes a variety...
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Patches to hit the spot
The Mentholatum Company is to offer pain sufferers drug-free relief with new patches under its Deep Heat range.Positioned as a rival to products such as Nurofen Back Pain Heat Patches from Crookes Healthcare, WellPatch Deep Heat Patches roll...
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La Reserve integrated
Following its acquisition of La Reserve Wine Merchants, Jeroboams has begun rebranding the new stores to integrate them into the Jeroboams portfolio.Refurbishments at the Walton Street, Hampstead and Milroy’s of Soho shops in London started...
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Tractor takes Union Jack route
A new logo developed by British Chicken Marketing – the body set up to promote consumption of UK-produced chicken – is to combine the British Farm Standard little red tractor mark with a Union Jack.PR agency Counsel has developed the mark and...
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Nik Naks to lift the libido
Golden Wonder is courting controversy by sexing up kids’ bagged snacks brand Nik Naks with an aphrodisiac-laced limited edition.Naughty ‘N’ Saucy flavour is claimed to be the first savoury snack to contain the Chinese herb ginseng, said to help...
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Time to raise the volume
The multiples must target their CD and DVD offers much more effectively at younger consumers. Rod Addy reportsConsequently, the supermarkets must create a better instore atmosphere to overcome the key disadvantages they have in...
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Tesco: can it do no wrong?
Six out of every 10 people visited a Tesco store in the four weeks to Christmas, spending an average of £148.22 each.The UK’s top food retailer took almost 30% of trade in these key weeks, according to The Grocer’s exclusive TradeTrak research...
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Women on top
Female faces remain a rarity round the tables of Britain's oak-lined and male-dominated boardrooms. But their numbers are creeping upwards and nowhere is this more evident than in the food and drink industry. Liz Hamson and The Grocer team...
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Fortnum & Mason sales standstill
Fortnum & Mason is expected to report almost flat company sales of £39.6m compared to £39.4m in 2003, when it announces it annual accounts over the next few weeks.The company said sales are currently running below the levels seen in 2003/4....
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Yoplait Dairy Crest closes factory
Yoplait Dairy Crest, Dairy Crest's fresh dairy products joint venture, has announced plans to close its Yeovil factory by June 2005, with the loss of approximately 260 jobs. The site currently manufactures own label dairy desserts for...
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Fosters acquires Southcorp stake
Fosters may be planning a bid for Australia’s largest wine group, Southcorp, after it unexpectedly brought 19% of the company this week.The full purchase would create one of the world’s biggest wine groups, combining the Beringer Blass...
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Tesco RFID hits higher gear
Tesco is embarking on a major roll out of RFID in its supply chain with plans to install readers across its entire depot and store network by the end of the year.Under a deal struck with electronic security systems expert ADT, Tesco will...
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Baxters launches its biggest ever ad campaign
Baxter Foods Group, the Scottish soup manufacturer, is launching a £1.75m TV advertising campaign today. The campaign, which has the message: “The Baxters family have been making soup for over 100 years and everything we know goes into...