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Talas goes to Thierry’s
Lindsay Talas, Tesco’s product development manager for beers, wines & spirits, is to join Romsey-based wine agency Thierry’s as deputy buying director.Talas will be charged with boosting sales of brands such as French Kiss and Hanging Rock...
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Scally optimistic for Londis growth
Market research by the Musgrave Group shows a significant percentage of UK consumers are growing tired of superstore shopping, claims MD Seamus Scally.“They are happy to shop locally if the right service is provided for them in a quality...
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Le Riche on an Xpress route
Channel Islands retailer Le Riche has unveiled plans for the roll-out of its Checkers Xpress retail format in Jersey.A total of 11 stores and three forecourts will be re-branded Checkers Xpress, including Stampers stores, Le Riche’s Bath Street...
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Search for those seeking a new life
from Jon Massey, Twofour Productions, PlymouthSir; Are any of your readers about to up sticks, pack in their job, and do what they’ve always wanted to do? If so, the makers of a new TV series would like to hear from...
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Sir Peter...and other problems
Sainsbury chief executive Justin King is expected to face tough questioning from shareholders at Monday’s agm, demanding to know how he plans to revive the flagging company.King has already stated he is carrying out a review of the business and...
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A vintage year for raspberries
As the English raspberry season reaches a peak over the next three weeks, growers are talking about the possibility of a vintage year if the weather holds. Yields have already been some of the best on record with fruit quality benefiting from...
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Turkey for the summer
British turkey bosses are hoping to drum up demand this summer with the launch of a new campaign. Using the slogan ‘Try it with Turkey’, the meat will be promoted by sampling and PR.The British Turkey Sector Group said the campaign was part of...
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More price cuts at Tesco
Tesco plans to make healthy food more affordable and will cut £50m off prices next week.This will be the third price cut it has announced this year, meaning its prices will have been reduced nearly £200m since Christmas.Marketing...
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Grocer 33 inspires Asda to cut prices
Asda has announced it is to cut prices from today for the next quarter of the year to mark seven years of winning the Grocer 33. The supermarket retailer plans to cut prices on a wide range of products, which will then allow at least £53m to...
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Supermarket alcohol may be too cheap
The government has been called to clamp down on supermarkets that sell cut-price alcohol in an effort to reduce binge drinking.The Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations told MPs yesterday that supermarket alcohol sales should be...
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FSA sets food promotion for kids guide
Plans to address the way foods are promoted to children were finalised yesterday by the Board of the Food Standards Agency (FSA).The Board agreed that steps needed to be taken on the promotion of foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt to...
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Lalani gets £5m for 99p’s growth
Whistlestop founder Nadir Lalani has secured a £5m cash boost from Barclays Ventures to drive expansion of the 99p Stores discount chain.The cash will help the chain grow from 20 stores to 70 with a turnover topping £150m in three years, said...
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Irish workers win 6% pay increase
Thousands of workers in the Irish grocery sector are in line for a 6% pay rise over the next 18 months under the terms of a new national wage agreement.The agreement, which was worked out between union and employer teams in week-long...
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Heinz on the acquisition trail
Heinz Europe is looking for acquisitions to boost its European ketchup, condiments and sauces business. CEO Joe Jimenez said: “We are talking to potential candidates. We are trying to use acquisitions to gain critical mass in new...
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Creamy additions to Sidekick range
Sidekick is hoping to attract the “more discerning shot drinker” by adding three creamy flavours to its range of alcoholic shots.The new cream shots – Honeycomb, Choc Mint and Double Choc – will join Sidekick’s existing flavours Redberry,...
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Essential adjustment...
Somerfield is developing a new c-store format for independent retailers in Scotland that want a stronger chilled offer without investing in the full Somerfield Essentials franchise package.The move follows Somerfield’s acquisition of wholesaler...
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Kids’ advertising decision nears
Suppliers will next week be a step closer to discovering whether a ban on advertising to children is on the cards.On Tuesday, the board of the Food Standards Agency meets to make its recommendations to government on the way foods are promoted...
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FSA four-portion advice hailed
Kit DaviesThe farmed salmon industry has hailed new Food Standards Agency advice which pushes up the recommended weekly intake of oily fish from one portion to four portions a week for men and boys.The advice is welcome backing from the...
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Generic campaign aided by EU cash
Beef is set to be the star of a new £1.4m promotion campaign.The promotion has been made possible with a grant from the EU, to be match-funded by the UK industry, and will be a generic beef campaign focusing on the healthiness and food safety...
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Analysts doubt sell-off wisdom
Morrisons could raise anything between £250m and £600m from the sale of Safeway’s small store estate, depending on the proportion that are freehold and leasehold, analysts estimate.Morrisons sent out information packs on 120 of Safeway’s 138...