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All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 103
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Will reformulation end up as the heart of the matter?
The Food Standards Agency's saturated fat campaign has avoided shock tactics, but do tough reformulation targets lie in its wake, asks Ronan Hegarty
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FWD lines up potential successor for Murphy
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors has expanded its senior management team as it gears up to “better represent” the needs of delivered wholesale and foodservice members.The organisation has appointed journalist James Bielby to the new...
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Cashflow crisis sinks upmarket Scottish deli chain McLeish
McLeish Brothers, the upmarket chain of Scottish delis, has become the highest-profile independent victim of the downturn to date after going into administration this week. Seven of the 10 stores have closed, with 175 of the 205 staff made...
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C-stores reel as tobacco display ban is confirmed
The confirmation of plans to bring in a total ban on the display of tobacco were met with anger and confusion this week, as hopes of a recession-fuelled reprieve were dashed.The absence of proposals from last week's Queen's Speech appeared...
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Victory hailed as Government cedes on booze and fags
Wholesalers, independents and supermarket chains got an early Christmas present from Business Secretary Peter Mandelson this week as the Government appeared to back away from controversial proposals governing alcohol and tobacco sales. But...
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Mitchell quits Innocent for private equity role
Innocent Drinks UK MD Jamie Mitchell is set to leave the company to explore new opportunities in the world of private equity.He would not give full details of his plans, but said he was talking to private equity firms about potential...
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PayPoint defiant in face of 3R Telecom's complaint to OFT
PayPoint has said it will stick to its guns over its use of exclusivity agreements for independent retailers, despite rival 3R Telecom lodging a complaint over the policy with the OFT.
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Jamie Oliver brand licence holder set to review operations
The company behind Jamie Oliver's burgeoning range of branded food and non-food products has begun a review of operations, but insists the brand is "doing well" and will continue to control the licence.David Page, MD of Fresh Retail...
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It’s just talks, says Tesco as it summons suppliers
Tesco has denied its current tough negotiating stance with suppliers breaches either the current Supermarkets Code of Conduct or the new tougher code currently being drafted by the Competition Commission. Responding to criticism from pressured...
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Tesco tightens the screw on suppliers despite Defra’s call
Days after the Government tells supermarkets to speed up payments, Tesco is accused of a new set of unfair supplier terms. Ronan Hegarty investigates
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Turton confident over Nisa’s financial future
Nisa-Today’s chief executive, Neil Turton, has moved to reassure existing and potential members that the buying group is on a secure financial footing despite the economic climate. Turton revealed to members at its recent conference in Dubai that it...
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Christmas is all about community initiatives
The team behind National Independents’ Week is putting together a plan of action aimed at shoring up the Christmas trading period for independent retailers, which is threatened by the twin challenges of the credit crunch and the supermarkets price...
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Blue-sky thinking on food policy signalled by Lansley
Can the industry expect a much less confrontational approach on food policy from the Tories should they get into power, asks Ronan Hegarty
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Asda favourite to buy Superquinn
Asda’s much-rumoured move into Ireland could become a reality, with the owners of Superquinn, the 23-store Irish chain, poised to sell up. Asda emerged as the favourite to snap up the chain although rumours also abound regarding interest from...
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Profiles
Him!’s Chisholm takes David Sands COO role
Scottish independent chain David Sands has poached Him! director Ewen Chisholm as part of a major expansion plan that could double the size of the business. Chisholm will join next month as chief operating officer overseeing the day-to-day running...
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Display ban won’t cut smoker levels says ACS
The expected benefits of the government’s proposed tobacco display ban have been grossly exaggerated, the Association of Convenience Stores is claiming. The government has set out health benefits worth £1.1bn based on reduced smoking prevalence...
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Whole Foods inthe red
Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey insists the UK operations will break even by 2011 – despite reporting pre-tax operating losses of $18.4m (£9.4m) on its London-based stores and a 31% reduction in its global third-quarter profits amid the...
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Hard line shirked by government
The government’s verdict on the Competition Commission’s grocery inquiry has caused anger and relief in equal measure this week. While retailers are welcoming the hands-off approach revealed this week by the Department for Business Enterprise &...
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Ruddock warns of tax if stores fail bag target
Waitrose is on track to cut carrier bag use by 50% by the end of the year – but will have to increase this to 70% by next spring if it wants to avoid charging consumers, the government has warned. Environment minister Joan Ruddock said that in the...
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Sainsbury’s takes the axe to HR and training
Sainsbury’s is shaking up its HR and training department both at head office and across its store network in a move that could lead to significant job losses. It is understood to be cutting the number of people in its Personnel and Training...