All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 79
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NewsScotland votes No: Industry reaction
As the dust settles on the Scottish Independence Referendum result in which the no campaign won with 55% to 45%, industry bodies and suppliers give their reaction as well as looking forward to what happens next.
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Comment & OpinionLook who's talking: Lidl opens up
Lidl has been opening up - what a change from the past
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NewsEx-Morrisons top chef Neil Nugent aims to stay in grocery
Morrisons executive chef Neil Nugent is keen to remain in the grocery industry after parting ways with the supermarket…
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NewsMorrisons considers dedicated availability 'champions'
Morrisons is considering creating in-store availability ‘champions’ to ensure more well-stocked shelves…
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons sales slump hides a silver lining
Morrisons’ interim results weren’t great. So why are some industry watchers seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for the supermarket?
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NewsMorrisons’ profits plunge in first half as price war eats margin
Morrisons’ underlying profits before tax fell 51% to £181m in the six months to 3 August on the back of the retailer’s price-cutting strategy, while like-for-like sales fell 7.4%.
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NewsMorrisons’ executive chef Neil Nugent departs
Morrisons’ executive chef Neil Nugent has left the business, The Grocer can reveal.
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NewsMarlboro to launch Gold in roll your own
Philip Morris is extending its iconic Marlboro Gold cigarette brand into the fast-growing roll-your-own market.
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NewsIce bucket challenge: stores struggle to meet demand
The charity ice bucket challenge has resulted in soaring sales of ice across the country.
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NewsSmiths News rolls out 'time-saving' ordering app SNapp
Smiths News has launched a time-saving smartphone app that enables its retail customers to link to its ordering system…
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NewsCostcutter promises to fix supply problems in 'six weeks'
Costcutter and P&H have told retailers the problems arising from the Nisa switchover will be resolved in six weeks…
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NewsMorrisons confirms plan to extend store opening hours
Morrisons has confirmed plans to extend the opening hours at many of its stores, as it looks to address its falling sales.
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NewsLidl 15% cheaper in Grocer 33 and service also impresses
Lidl has trounced its rivals in terms of price as it makes its debut as a guest retailer in this week’s Grocer 33…
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NewsE-cigarette ad banned for ‘Love your lungs’ strapline
An advert for an e-cigarette that encouraged consumer to “Love your lungs” has been banned by advertising watchdogs.
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NewsPlanning system blasted as 'rudderless' by ACS
The government and local councils are not taking the ‘town centre first’ planning policy seriously enough says ACS…
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NewsMorrisons job cuts first wave now imminent
Morrisons’ in-store management restructure, which has left 2,600 staff facing redundancy, is set to kick off in the coming…
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NewsSuppliers angry as retailers keep digging for old debts
The Grocer can reveal some retailers are still digging further back than the agreed two-year limit…
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NewsAndrew Higginson's appointment at Morrisons welcomed by City
Analysts have welcomed the appointment of former Tesco finance boss Andrew Higginson as the new chairman of Morrisons…
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News"E-cigarette market could be lost to specialists"
Supermarkets risk missing out on the burgeoning e-cigs market to the growing number of specialist vaping shops and cafés…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda builds its presence in South with new approvals
…but the chain is still keen on growing in its Northern heartland…