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Mobile top-up kiosk offer
Coin-counting machine specialist Coinstar is in talks with retailers to install 400 electronic top-up kiosks.The company, which has its coin counting machines at 80% of Sainsbury’s large stores and 95% of Asda’s estate, has developed...
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I Can do for little ones
Tesco is introducing a new range of toddler toiletries and wipes called I Can.The range, which features child-friendly packaging, fun illustrations and fruity fragrances, is aimed at encouraging toddlers to develop a personal hygiene...
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Smokehouse looks to UK
Shetland Smokehouse has had discussions with a representative of one of the UK’s most prestigious department stores, and is also in the early stages of securing a key distributor for Scotland, following its attendance at the Edinburgh Speciality and...
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Why Morrisons is top of the stocks
Industry-beating availability helped Morrisons scoop a top prize in The Grocer Gold Awards, says Julian HuntFor the second year running Morrisons has scooped our award for being the best retailer in the business when it comes to...
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STAR PRODUCTS
THREE STARbagged snackswalkers’ great british takeawaysLaunched: July 2003Sales: £12.5m (w/e 8/5/04)This was another fine effort by the king of snacking to grow its market share, although not quite as...
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On top of the world
Tesco has been crowned Grocer of the Year for 2004. Siân Harrington charts the strategic growth of a British giantIt is the UK’s biggest retailer and has entered the Global Premier League of grocery chains. It takes one in every £8...
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Decisions made for the future of M&S Food
New Marks and Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose will outline his plans for the company’s food division on Thursday at an all day conference with suppliers.M&S declined to comment on the purpose of the meeting, which will be held at M&S’...
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New editions for Kit Kat
Nestlé is to take its Kit Kat brand upmarket in a bid to halt falling sales.The confectionery giant will launch Kit Kat Editions in September, backed by a new TV campaign.Rolling out initially in two variants – Golden Caramel and...
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The Grocer Gold Awards – the winners
Asda, Tesco and Jacksons scooped top honours in The Grocer Gold Awards 2004. The award for Britain's favourite supermarket, as voted for by consumers, was presented to Asda. The award is made in conjunction with ACNielsen and is based on the...
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Tesco ethics under scutiny
A briefing to MP’s today will reveal how Tesco is damaging communities, threatening the livelihoods of many UK farmers and putting local shops out of business.MP’s will also learn how Tesco is failing to live up to its promises in ethical...
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Bacardi Breezer loosing sales
Bacardi’s profits have fallen after slow sales of its ready-to-drink Bacardi Breezer cocktail.An inventory cutback in the US and Mexico also led to the company’s net earnings falling 21% in the last fiscal year.As reported in the...
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Headhunter hits back at Sainsbury
The row over Sir Ian Prosser’s appointment as chairman-elect of Sainsbury erupted again yesterday.Newspaper reports state that headhunter Whitehead Mann has accused the supermarket group of passing over all the blame for the failed...
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Plans to reduce salt in Heinz beans
The Heinz baked beans recipe will change again in response to rising concerns over the levels of salt in processed food.The company also plans reducing the salt content across the rest of its range by 15%.The move will take the salt...
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Strike threat at Morrisons
Staff at two of Wm Morrison’s biggest distribution centres may strike after a row with the Transport & General Workers’ Union (T&G) over the issue of binding arbitration.Newspaper reports state that over 1,600 workers at Wakefield and...
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Another player in the battle for Londis
Newspaper reports over the weekend stated that the Co-operative Group is ready to bid £66m for Londis.It is expected that the Co-op’s chief executive Martin Beaumont will act before 22 June when the shareholders will vote on Irish wholesaler...
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Lone dining on the up
Ready meals are putting the future of the traditional family meal at risk, according to reports in the Financial Times today.Findings by Shroder’s property business show that more than 40% of people eat alone, caused by the rise of single...
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The Grocer 33: Asda’s top
Asda has emerged triumphant in The Grocer 33 weekly shopping survey and has been named as Britain’s cheapest supermarket for the seventh successive year. The chain’s remarkable achievement came despite some serious...