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Just as there's a wealth of choice in places to buy, today's
Certainly, it gives you a lot of buying power, but bear in mind that you may need this capital for other purposes. Also, with many manufacturers offering low and 0% finance deals, you could be better off spending somebody else's money and...
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M&S buyer calls for more
A leading retailer's fruit buyer is calling for increased production from UK growers. Speaking at an industry workshop Marks and Spencer fruit buyer Stuart Stubbins said English raspberry growers needed to grow more produce to meet demand. He...
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Safeway and Sainsbury close in
There are no changes in the retailer chart this week with Morrisons still at number one. The top three, Morrisons, Asda and Tesco, have, however, lost ground in the number of percentage points held with Safeway and Sainsbury both improving on...
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Mullr gets into corner with teenagers
Mary Carmichael Mí±²í¼¥r is aiming to maximise yogurt's popularity with teenagers with the launch of a handheld snack called Corner Squeezers. The newcomer makes the most of the market-leading Corner branding. And, like the original,...
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Nick Kilby stepped up to the role of marketing and developme
What interests do you have outside the office? Working for Tetley in France was a great opportunity to knock my culinary skills into shape. I love the French appreciation of food and am happiest messing about in the kitchen. I also love...
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Suppliers help sharpen display
Ed Bedington Special advisors are being used to give one retailer the edge in banana sales. Somerfield has entered a joint initiative with fresh produce giants Fyffes and JP to improve handling and merchandising. The two rival suppliers...
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Scottish fight heats up
Anne Bruce The top three supermarket groups in Scotland have declared war for market share as Asda catches up with Safeway and Tesco widens its lead at number one. Asda became joint number two in Scotland last month according to Taylor...
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Trade's fury at insurance hike
Anne Bruce Manufacturers and retailers are mustering for a battle with insurance companies after hikes in this year's premiums of up to 1,300%. The British Retail Consortium is to lead retailers into battle, starting with a nationwide survey...
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Garlic takes naked route
Garlic is losing its inhibitions and hitting the market naked.Parripak Foods is introducing Naked Garlic, a one kilogram tub of ready peeled garlic aimed initially at foodservice, though a smaller pack for supermarkets may be developed. Parripak...
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Getting set to gobble on great turkey
With judging now complete, the turkey industry will be waiting with bated breath for the results of the British Turkey Product of the Year Awards. Major retailers, foodservice operators, manufacturers and butchers are represented across nine...
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Lemsip goes to the Max at last
Simon Mowbray Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare will finally launch on-the-hoof flu remedy Lemsip Max Strength Direct next month, a year after it had hoped the product would hit shelves. The delay in getting the powdered lemon pick me up, which...
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To native New Yorkers, it's the Tiffany's of gourmet groceri
Yet the Dean and DeLuca store at 560 Broadway has been on the glittering Big Apple food map only since 1977, when it became the flagship unit for NYC business entrepreneurs Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca. Their mission statement was typical of the...
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Nairn recruited to help image of Scotch lamb
Ed Bedington Scotch lamb is to be given a boost by celebrity chef Nick Nairn in a major new promotion. Nairn will be championing the Scottish meat industry by becoming the new face of Specially Selected Scotch lamb. The promotion, which...
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Tesco looks to Irish petrol partnership
Tesco Ireland is likely to set up a partnership with a specialist petrol operator for joint branded forecourts in the Republic, similar to Tesco's Esso tie-up in Britain. A spokesman said it was looking at ways to develop its share of the Irish...
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Quality items, and make no mistake
If an Aldi opens up next door to you, you might curse your downmarket postcode.But have you been to an Aldi store recently? Not only will you find a few Mercedes and BMWs in the car park, but products which look and taste better than you might...
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Taste of West push rolls out to multiples
Rod Addy Taste of The West is preparing to roll out its local food promotion, launched in 1,500 independents in May, to all major multiples in the West Country. The regional food group said it was in consultation with the major multiples,...
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Unlocking Nesquik's potential
Rod Addy Nestlé ©s restructuring its impulse drinks division in preparation for an assault on the children's market through its Nesquik brand. Carl Davies has become customer and channel strategy lead, impulse drinks retail sales. Davies...
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Wonderfully sweet'n'sour
Golden Wonder has launched its first new product following its takeover by Longulf  Chinese takeaway-inspired Sweet & Sour flavoured crisps. The new company, set to be called Golden Wonder, claims the flavour is a first for the UK's £2bn bagged...
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Crystal drinks Fontana
Own label soft drinks specialist Crystal Drinks is expanding its branded business through the acquisition of Fontana Drinks.It will add Fontana’s flavoured water and Powercell Energy brands to its portfolio which already includes Robertsons...
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Asda unveils new store in Scotland
Asda’s biggest supercentre in Scotland has opened at Livingston as part of a £75m investment in its Scottish stores.The Livingston supercentre includes a sports shop, DIY section, homewares and electrical department and a baby shop....