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Hungry for sales growth
Sean McAllister reports on developments at five small but sharp companies we identified as rising stars in FebruaryThe first time we reported on The Grocer’s five Ones To Watch (The Grocer, February 21, 2004), we said if you’re not...
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Most welcome guests
Pub drinkers are responsible for guest beers’ increasing presence in supermarketsSupermarkets are stepping up their offering of locally-sourced beers in response to consumer demand.Both Tesco and Asda are launching new ranges of...
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Sainsbury hurts Somerfield
Sainsbury recently opened a new £16m store in Selsdon, the first to open under the company’s new group chief executive Justin King.The development had faced considerable opposition from a local MP and Croydon Council, which rejected the...
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Sainsbury hurts Somerfield
Sainsbury recently opened a new £16m store in Selsdon, the first to open under the company’s new group chief executive Justin King.The development had faced considerable opposition from a local MP and Croydon Council, which rejected the...
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Ryvita turns impulsive
Ryvita is extending its brand into impulse snacking with a new miniature version of the crispbread favourite.The new bagged snack, Ryvita Minis, will be available from August 2 in four flavours – Mature Cheddar & Onion, Tomato Salsa, Cream...
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Team work knocksstores into shape
Kellogg brings in field marketing troops to ensure satisfactory instore compliance says Steve HemsleyThe fact Kellogg’s Corn Flakes was the only branded product available in every one of the 350 supermarket outlets visited during a...
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Team work knocksstores into shape
Kellogg brings in field marketing troops to ensure satisfactory instore compliance says Steve HemsleyThe fact Kellogg’s Corn Flakes was the only branded product available in every one of the 350 supermarket outlets visited during a...
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At last – two weeks in Spain
Andrew Davidson visits the C& C three times a week but had a visit with a difference a couple of weeks ago.Holmes Cash and Carry and Nisa-Today’s held a prize draw for Holmes’ customers and Davidson’s name was picked out of the hat at his local...
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A new world
Australia’s Cobram Estate aims to gain further listings for its premium olive oils in the UK.The New World estate has its Murray Valley Blend and Lemon Twist 100% Australian premium extra virgin olive oils, both rsp £4.99 for 375ml, on sale...
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A place in the sun
The market is adding value and even the gathering cloud of consolidation cannot eclipse some really sunny spots in the sector. Claire Hu reportsEuro 2004 may have left England fans sobbing into their pints but the tournament was a big...
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A source of reassurance
Some importers are demanding a special category for their increasingly popular brewed-at-source beersImported bottled lager appears to be going through a renaissance, with ‘authentic’ brewed-at-source brands enjoying particular...
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Spudz revamped as Snack-a-Jacks
Quaker has ditched its Spudz brand in favour of bringing the potato and rice-based snack firmly under the Snack-a-Jacks umbrella. Spudz was launched only last year with the backing of a £5m marketing campaign (The Grocer, August 2 2003, p54)...
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Subway talking sarnies at Somerfield
America’s biggest fast food company Subway is in talks with Somerfield about putting its sandwich offer in 100 stores.Area regional manager UK and Ireland Kevin Graham said the company was in “advanced discussions” with the retailer. The...
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Subway talking sarnies at Somerfield
America’s biggest fast food company Subway is in talks with Somerfield about putting its sandwich offer in 100 stores.Area regional manager UK and Ireland Kevin Graham said the company was in “advanced discussions” with the retailer. The...
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Tesco’s virtual tour
Tesco has launched a new website that details its diverse range of services under one roof.The portal – www.tesco-home.com – is designed as an interactive house, which lets browsers navigate through various rooms, each linked to different...
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Baxter resigns from TM Retail
Paul Baxter, TM Retail’s trading director has resigned from the company “to pursue a number of investment opportunities”.Baxter joined TM Retail five years ago as marketing director after leaving another c-store chain, Alldays, where he had been...
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Bestway founder steps down
Bestway founder Sir Anwar Pervez has stepped down as managing director, but will remain chairman of the group.Sir Anwar opened his first convenience food store in 1962 and by the early 1970s was operating 10 outlets.In 1976 he decided to...