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Film licensing often involves a higher risk than TV or publi
Despite the risk, there are many advantages for a brand to be associated with a particular film, says Katie Rowen, of 360, the agency that sources brands and brokers promotional deals for Twentieth Century Fox. "It adds value for the consumer,...
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Safeway's Halal first
Ed Bedington Authentic Halal meat is now on offer in Safeway stores across the country. The retailer launched the range of chicken and lamb products this week, and claims it is the largest offered by any supermarket in the UK. The own...
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New format hopes for Iceland
Elaine Watson Big Food Group boss Bill Grimsey brushed off dismal second quarter trading figures from Iceland with an upbeat progress report from Booker and reassurances that reformatted Iceland stores were delivering strong returns. While...
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Vosene gets new products in revamp
Medicated haircare brand Vosene is to welcome new products as part of a revamp that includes a packaging facelift and improved formulations, all backed by a £2m marketing campaign. Brand owner Wella claimed the newcomers  Light & Gentle...
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Pears are set for rapid growth
Ed Bedington An explosion in the demand for pears is being anticipated with a substantial increase in Dutch production over the next five years. The Netherlands' leading fresh produce specialist The Greenery forecasts an increase in the...
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Nectar is not the only sweet offering in JS
Sainsbury in Durham produced not only the cheapest basket but attentive staff and a massive promotion of the new Nectar loyalty card. It was Hardys wine, which it sold at 81p less than Asda, that brought in Sainsbury's basket at 11p cheaper....
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Lessons in service in the US
Returning from a short trip to the States I have been struck  yet again  by how much better our cousins across the pond are at customer service. Whether you are having a meal in a restaurant, sipping a cold beer in a hotel bar, or doing a bit ...
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Waiting for an OFT prescription
The multiples have done very well out of RPM abolition and the OFT could do them further favours says Ailsa Colquhoun The grocery sector accounts for £378m of the total £1.16bn up for grabs in over the counter medicines [Taylor Nelson Sofres],...
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Reversing the ratio
Simple changes have boosted Balfour. John Wood reports Anyone familiar with the One Stop chain of c-stores before its takeover by T&S in May 1999 could be forgiven for a sense of d vu when walking into a Balfour store. The colour scheme is...
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Auchan bids for control of Italian retail group
French retail group Auchan is to make a bid for the 41.4% stake in Italian retailer Rinascente that it does not already own. A bid of 735.4m euros will be made by Auchan through holding company Eurofind.Eurofind owns 58.64% of the...
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Tesco boosts staff to fill shelves
Tesco is to hire 5,000 new permanent staff to ensure that shelves across its estate are full.The supermarket chain said each store would get seven new people to work its 24-hour operation to address the problem of out of...
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Sara Lee profits shape up
US consumer products group Sara Lee has raised its first quarter earnings forecast by 21% as the benefits of its two year reshaping programme kick in.With products ranging from its bakery goods to Jimmy Dean hot dogs, Hanes underwear and...
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Asda staff shares in Wal-Mart’s growth
Asda staff who have been saving in the supermarket’s share scheme over the last five years have doubled their money.Asda said that on the back of parent company Wal-Mart’s current stock price staff who have saved £30 per month since 1997...
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FitzGerald to join Reuters board
Unilever boss Niall FitzGerald is to join Reuters as a non-executive director from January.FitzGerald is to replace the former head of Burger King, Dennis Malamatinas, who has resigned as a non-executive director of the...
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New CEO at Wincanton
Logistics specialist Wincanton has announced that Chas Lawrence is to step down as chief executive, with immediate effect, for reasons of family ill health. Chairman of Wincanton Victor Benjamin said he would be replaced by Paul Bateman,...
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Halal meat at Safeway
Muslim customers at Safeway are now able to pick up Halal meat instore.The retailer launched it’s range of certified lamb and chicken, which it claims is the largest offered by any supermarket in the UK.The new own-label products,...
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ABF buys Ovaltine brand
Associated British Foods has bought the food and beverage operations of Swiss group Novartis for some 272.5m euros.ABF is to acquire worldwide ownership of brands such as Ovaltine, Ovomaltine, Caotine and Lacovo, except in the US and Puerto...
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M&S sales continue to improve
Marks & Spencer said store ambience helped group like-for-like sales rise 10% in the second quarter, while consumer demand for quality products has seen its share of the food market grow.For the 12 weeks to September 28 like-for-like sales...
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Glisten exports shine
Niche food group Glisten has posted a 9.8% rise in full-year turnover to June and said its acquisition strategy is to focus on the confectionery, snacking and ingredients sectors.Formed last year by Paul Simmonds, former chief executive of...