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Jempson's superstore in East Sussex is well merchandised wit
And, as further proof that the independent sector can rival the multiples on choice, quality and price, the nominal value of its Grocer 33 basket (see illustration left) was less than one major multiple and not far off a couple of the others. There...
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Fab new edition
Fab, the iconic ice cream brand of the 1960 and 70s, is to get its first new variant, a limited edition called Fab It's Orange. The 36-year-old stalwart's new incarnation combines orange water ice covered in milk chocolate and sprinkled with...
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Tesco gets entry into Japan
Elaine Watson Tesco is planning an aggressive store opening programme in Japan after closing a £139m deal to buy C Two-Network, a Tokyo-based convenience chain. Publicly quoted C2 operates 78 stores ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 sq ft under...
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Some erotic veg, please
Waiting to pay for her basket of goods at the Sainsbury Local in Clapham, one of The Grocer team noticed a bemused look on the face of the cashier as she came across an aubergine. Holding it aloft, the cashier asked her colleagues: "What is...
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M&S launches Simply Food into m-way services
Marks and Spencer will open a Simply Food store at the Moto Toddington services on the M1 this summer in its first foray into motorway retailing. The 2,100 sq ft store will focus on meal solutions, fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, sandwiches,...
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Forman prepacks lift salmon
Kit Davies High class smoked salmon supplier H Forman & Son is wooing the multiples with a range of prepacked cured salmon products. Forman is also taking over the running of the London Selfridges smoked fish counter in around two weeks'...
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Going for gold and succeeding
Claridge's hotel in London was a suitably unique setting this week for what we modestly believe was a unique event The Grocer Gold Awards. When we launched our new awards scheme at the beginning of the year, we said we wanted to break the...
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Hula Hoops Shoks
Great packaging, great marketing and a great-tasting product have all combined to capture the imagination of the judges Nestlé Double Cream Nestlé's ambitious plan to muscle into the block chocolate market was impressive. A well-executed...
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marketing move
Soft tissue manufacturer LPC UK has made Mark Dawson sales and marketing director. Dawson has spent more than 17 years in the grocery industry and his experience has included stints as sales director for Addis Housewares and Parker Knoll and in...
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Two move in reshuffle
Manor Bakeries, maker of cake brands Mr Kipling, Cadbury and Lyons, has moved two key sales managers after the creation of a three-channel trade structure. The company said the new structure separates grocery, convenience and out of home trade...
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n prices up
The continued strength of the euro has led to price rises for UK butter and cheese. The average UK intervention price for bulk butter in the first week of June has moved up to over £2,100 per tonne, about 10% higher than in January and 4% up on...
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M&S to trial virtual sales assistant
Marks and Spencer is to trial a virtual sales assistant alongside its self-checkout till (SCOT) and said that it would also roll-out the tills to a further eight stores this autumn.The virtual sales assistant is a fully animated 3D image...
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Foster’s brewing up plans for ALH
Aussie beer, wine and leisure group Foster's is considering “strategic options in relation to the future ownership” of its Australian Leisure and Hospitality bars business.Foster's CEO Ted Kunkel said advisers had been appointed to review...
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Asda goes for local drive
The new Asda in Crawley, West Sussex – to open in August – is appealing for businesses in the area to come forward with local products that they think shoppers want to be sold at the store.Store manager John Ponsford said: "Stocking products...
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Asda looks to simply George
Asda is to open and trial two standalone George clothing stores this September.The stores, which will be set up in Leeds and Croydon in spaces of about 10,000 sq ft, will be trialled for at least a year before any further shops are...
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Cadbury cautions over exchange rates
Cadbury Schweppes said it anticipated earnings for the first half – including acquisitions – to be “broadly level with 2002” but warned of the effect of negative currency movements. The chocolate and soft drinks giant said fluctuations in...
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KP shares out Mini Cheddars
KP is to hit the snacking market with the launch of a new Mini Cheddars sharing tub and will also permanently add its Peperami flavour to its handypack range in the wake of £1m of retail sales in 2002.The 150g sharing tubs will be available...
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The VK Coast is clear for GBL
GBL International has unveiled a new RTD brand called VK Coast.The vodka-based drink comes in three flavours – Orange & Passion Fruit, Apple & Mango and Strawberry & Vanilla – and will be boosted by a £10m campaign including advertising,...
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Sainsbury and Oliver cook up new deal
Sainsbury has struck a deal with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to extend their relationship for another year.As part of the deal Oliver will continue to be the face of Sainsbury’s in TV and radio advertising. He will also work on product...