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Underhand tactics?
Test purchasing is part of a strategy to tackle underage drinking, but one retailer says it is just a witch-hunt. John Wood reportsIt is every conscientious retailer’s worst nightmare. A member of staff is just catching her breath...
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Working week
>>shs sales director Peter ButlerSHS does sales and marketing for many of the brand leaders in the grocery market, including WKD, Douwe Egberts, Durex, Finish and Shloer.As sales director, Peter Butler is responsible for...
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Wiseman wins again with Tesco milk deal
Robert Wiseman Dairies has been successful in Tesco’s review of its fresh milk supply arrangements, as well as increasing its fresh milk share at Sainsbury, as reported yesterday.The company will now hold a 60% share of Tesco’s fresh milk...
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Somerfield joins Tchibo to expand non-food
Somerfield is significantly expanding the space it devotes to non-food following a deal with German coffee maker and non-food supplier Tchibo to roll out dedicated displays in 100 stores.The Tchibo concept, piloted at selected stores for six...
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Diageo to buy Dutch Ursus brand
Diageo has signed a deal to purchase Dutch vodka brand Ursus, which is the number two vodka brand in Europe behind its Smirnoff brand.Ursus was originally an Icelandic drink before it was purchased by Dutch firm Homebergh in 1995. The...
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Spar chosen as Esso’s symbol group supplier
Spar has been recommended as the symbol group supplier of choice for Esso owner dealers across the UK.Steve Blackmore, Spare retail director, said: “Spar has experience of 400 forecourts in the UK and Northern Ireland.“Now having...
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Toothpaste gets fresher
Colgate Palmolive has teamed up with Bioprogress to create Max Fresh, a new toothpaste with breath-freshening strips mixed in.Bioprogress, which makes products including colostomy bags and non-gelatine drug capsules, has already developed...
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Blueberries could reduce cholesterol
Eating blueberries could cut bad cholesterol and prevent clogged arteries, according to American research.The fruit contains a chemical, pterostilbene, which works in a similar way to drugs used to reduce harmful levels of cholesterol and...
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Tesco sells 181-store Dillons chain
Tesco has sold its CTN chain Dillons Stores to TM Retail. The 181-store chain was part of T&S Stores which was acquired by Tesco in a £530m deal in October 2002.TM Retail operate 1,161 stores across the UK under the McColls, Forbuoys and...
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Fun Foods 4 the children
A new company called Fun Foods 4 All is set to launch a healthy range of character licensed children’s foods.Kicking off the range will be The Simpsons organic dry pasta, shaped in the form of characters from the animated show. The pasta will...
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Tesco summer availability ace
The average multiple stocks 50 different skus of ice cream tubs, with 15% of the category on promotion. At this time of year, 14% of normal lines and 27% of promotional products are low on stock. Asda shoppers love a deal judging by a whopping...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesA Marca BravaraFrom: Halewood InternationalBrewed in Brazil and imported directly to the UK, A Marca Bravara is made from premium hops and select barley....
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Disability call to action
Catering for disabled employees won’t cost much but is now a priority says Steve CrabbIn just under six weeks, businesses are going to face a major shake-up of the way they treat employees with disabilities. So far, a lot of media...
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The big steal tops agendas
UK grocery plc is being pushed into a long-term scenario of lower value growth, with stealing volume from rivals now the only way to get ahead. Elaine Watson reportsOn the face of it, UK grocery plc might appear to...
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New labels for Anakena
Chilean wine brand Anakena has been given a facelift to coincide with the addition of single vineyard and premium labels to the range.The collection, which has won listings with Asda from this month and Thresher from late November, has been...
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Diageo brings its Archers Aqua plans to Fruition
Diageo is extending its Archers Aqua ready-to-drink range with the addition of a fruit-flavoured variant.The limited edition Fruition, available from this month, combines Archers Schnapps and the flavours of wild cherry, apple and banana. The...
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Archer joins crime fight
The Mills Group, which owns 85 convenience stores around the country, has appointed a security ‘heavyweight’ to crack down on instore crime.Gary Archer will be responsible for cutting losses, which amount to tens of thousands of pounds each...
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NBA attacks post-CAP denial
Farmers’ leaders have launched an attack on retailers, claiming they have not yet accepted that the removal of production-linked subsidies will have to mean higher shop beef prices. National Beef Association chairman Robert Robinson said this...
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Blockbuster deal for Key
Key Lekkerland has won the contract to supply Blockbuster entertainment stores with a range of impulse lines.The company beat opposition, including Palmer & Harvey McLane, to service Blockbuster’s 720 UK stores from September 6. The...
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Thai cuisine fires up Blue Dragon
Oriental food specialist Blue Dragon has added two new varieties, Green Tea Rice Noodles and Fine Brown Rice Noodles, to its noodles range. Green Tea Rice Noodles, flavoured with green tea, has been designed to add colour and interest to...