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Lindemans ready for the Olympics
Forget Euro 2000 and Wimbledon roll on the Olympics. Australian wine company Southcorp has got its campaign under way for its Lindemans range. The range is the official wine sponsor of the British Olympic team and its first tailormade promotion...
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Transfer to Manhattan
Given that most Americans once believed British food should only be served in Hell, it was good to see so many of them licking their lips as their sample-carrying colonial cousins flew into New York this week. When 73 British firms braved the...
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Tesco: Replenishment plan to be tested
Tesco is to test continuous replenishment of fresh foods in up to 10 stores over the Christmas period, according to a leading analyst. Schroder Salomon Smith Barney's David McCarthy says in a briefing note: "Assuming the system works, and that any...
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Raspberries from Scotland
Esk Frozen Foods has teamed up with Scottish Soft Fruit Growers Ltd to to bring out a range of Esk branded Scottish raspberries. From August, they will be available in plastic punnets (454g) carrying the Esk label that includes the Scotland the...
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ATMS: Suppliers defend £1 fee for c-store cashpoints
Suppliers of cashpoints to independent retailers have dismissed fears their fees may be seen as a rip-off by consumers after the major banks caved in on fees this week. The last three banks holding out said charges for cash withdrawals will be...
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Bacon: Joint sales are up 16% in value
A steady tightening of the pig supply in the UK and on the continent will continue to push up asking prices to curers. But after more than two years of cheap rashers, it remains to be seen how multiple buyers will react to requests for any increase...
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Food from Britain and HSBC Export Awards 2000: Export achiev
Have you ever felt you were battling against all odds to sell your products around the world? But despite that, have you persevered and built up your export business? If the answer to both questions is yes', then it's about time your efforts were...
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Launches: A new read for the 30s
Project Florence, the latest magazine from Gruner + Jahr (UK) publisher of Prima, Prima Bay and Vitality is scheduled to hit the news stands later in the year. G+J's publishing director Fiona Marcar said: "The new magazine will offer 30...
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Mace: Aberness buys three more stores
Aberness Foods, the Mace wholesaler for Scotland, has bought three more shops which means it now runs an estate of 30 company owned stores. Two of the stores are in Dundee and the third is in Ardersier, north of Inverness. Retail director...
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Global operations: Wal-Mart circling above Metro
Wal-Mart has emerged as favourite to buy German retail group Metro. Hans-Joachim Körber, chief executive of Metro, tried to play down the rumours this week. He told shareholders at the company's agm that it has had no concrete discussions with...
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It's buy and build' says Accantia
Accantia Hair & Beauty has shrugged off suggestions it may streamline the brand portfolio acquired last week from Smith & Nephew Consumer Division. In fact it has declared its strategy will be one of "buy and build". The company's umbrella covers...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Gall
Lighting up the tobacco fixture Gallaher Ltd Members Hill Brooklands Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QU Tel: 01932 859777 Fax: 01932 832709 Key contacts Sales development director David Glynn-Jones Key Brands Cigarettes ...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Swed
Swan’s offer is strikes ahead Swedish Match UK Sales Sword House Totteridge Road High Wycombe Bucks HP13 6EJ Tel: 01494 533300 Fax: 01494 537943 E-mail: duncan.kerr@swedishmatch.co.uk. KEY PERSONNEL Trade marketing manager Duncan…
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Impe
Rizla's ready to rock and roll Imperial Tobacco PO Box 244 Southville Bristol BS99 1LQ Tel: 0117 963 6636 Fax: 0117 966 7405 Website: www.imperial-tobacco.com KEY PERSONNEL Sales director UK Division Geoffrey Couchman Trade marketing...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Sant
Capturing the spirit of the age Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Marblehead PO Box 167885 London W11 0ZJ Tel: 0800 731 1500 KEY PERSONNEL Brand principal Adele Lewis KEY BRANDS Natural American Spirit cigarettes ...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Roth
Brand loyalty but at a price Rothmans (UK) Ltd Oxford Rd Aylesbury Bucks HP21 8SZ Tel: 01296 335000 Fax: 01296 335960 Key PERSONNEL Managing director Ian Muir Trade marketing and distribution director ...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Zig-
Cutting a dash in the RYO sector Zig-Zag (GB) plc Carrington Business Park Carrington Manchester M31 4DD Tel: 0161 776 4990 Fax: 0161 776 4379 E-mail: zigzag@jcint.com KEY PERSONNEL Commercial director Andrew Armstrong Sales director...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement: Impe
Join the independent party Imperial Tobacco PO Box 244, Southville Bristol, BS99 1LQ Tel: 0117 963 6636 Fax: 0117 966 7405 Website: www.imperial-tobacco.com KEY PERSONNEL Sales director UK Division Geoffrey Couchman Trade marketing...
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The Grocer Guide to Tobacco, an advertising supplement:
The king size problem for tobacco retailers that just won't go away The government has put tobacco manufacturers in the dock, but as arguments rage over advertising, retailers are fighting their own war of attrition Tobacco is an industry under...