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Lucozade fielding Owen
England striker Michael Owen is set to lead the attack in an on-pack promotion for energy drink Lucozade Sport.Rolling out now and running throughout the Euro 2004 championships, promotional packs will flag up the ‘Are you ready to win £1m?’...
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FWD gets legal firepower
Wholesalers have ramped up their defence of independent retailers with the appointment of top London legal firm Macfarlanes to fight their case against Tesco’s acquisition of Adminstore. The Federation of Wholesale Distributors is asking the...
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Sick people or sick firms
Employees taking sickies cost companies a lot of money. But the way to address the problem should be a positive company response that provides a range of preventative solutions says Duncan BrownHow are you feeling today? A bit...
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Government funds fuel remploy service
from Greig Smith, sector manager, retail & service, Remploy InterworkSir; re ‘Tesco’s vow on disability’ (The Grocer, April 10, p96).Remploy does not have charitable status. The company is a government-funded agency which was...
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A taste of liquid gold
The London International Wine and Spirits Fair is broadening its base. Rosie Davenport and Nigel Huddleston reportPaparazzi photographers could have a field day at the London International Wine and Spirits Fair. The plethora of...
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Government to look at store violence
Stronger safeguards to protect shop workers from violence and abuse are being considered by the UK government and are being called for in the Irish Republic.A review of current measures has been promised as attacks and threats against staff...
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RHM recruits Grivvell to spur on Hovis
RHM has recruited Darren Grivvell as head of marketing for its Hovis bread range, replacing Simon Foster who moved to Manor Bakeries earlier this year.Grivvell moves from Quaker, where he held the same post, and joins the company at the...
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Tesco holds the winning ticket
Luck is with the UK’s top grocer in the lottery for Safeway stores, says Siân HarringtonThe one thing missing from Tesco’s triumphant results announcement this week was any news of Safeway store acquisitions. Considering the UK’s...
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kraft shuts york
Kraft Foods plans to transfer production of several of its leading Terry’s confectionery lines from the UK to continental Europe.The company announced it intended to close its confectionery manufacturing plant and warehouse at Bishopthorpe...
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Missing one or two tricks
Exclusive research for The Grocer shows how retailers are letting opportunities to convert top-up shoppers to primary shoppers pass them by. Siân Harrington reportsIt is no surprise to find that the bulk of consumers who do...
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Welcome set for the next step
The Co-operative Group is finalising plans for a new generation of Welcome stores as the current crop has spearheaded growth in both turnover and profitability of its food business.Unveiling profits up 63% to £113.4m on sales up 17.4% to £3bn...