All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 85
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Analysis & FeaturesU-turn of the year: plain packs
The PM is a fan of plain packs so it was a surprise when in June the government said it was putting plans on hold…
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NewsGo diet on all soft drinks for more profits, industry urged
Soft drinks suppliers are being urged to switch production entirely to diet drinks to combat obesity…
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Analysis & FeaturesTobacco: Tailormades lose share to rolling tobacco
In the world of non-electric cigarettes, hand rolling tobacco (HRT) has once again been the success story of the year….
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NewsWilliam Reed buys research specialist Allegra Foodservice
William Reed Business Media (WRBM), publisher of The Grocer, has confirmed the acquisition of the Allegra Foodservice business – formerly a division of Allegra Strategies.
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Analysis & FeaturesMultiples up promotions in preparation for festive fight
Although potatoes have risen in price over the past month, they are significantly cheaper than they were a year ago…
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NewsFailed efforts to revive town centres ‘disturbing’ says ACS
The planning policy aimed at putting town centres first, introduced last year, has been branded a failure.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs this what the future of the UK tobacco trade looks like?
The government is wide open to legal challenges if it can’t prove Australia’s packs (pictured) have stopped kids taking up…
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NewsMorrisons staff complain about new ordering pads
Morrisons staff claim the new tablets replacing its pen and paper ordering system have been dogged by technical problems…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Morrisons online deliver?
Morrisons will make its online debut on 10 January with a house call by Dalton Philips himself…
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NewsPlain packs review prompts accusations of 'political games'
The government has been accused of playing politics with tobacco control legislation…
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Comment & Opinion
Up in smoke
It is rare that anyone will feel sympathy for tobacco manufacturers but this week, with the announcement of a new review into plain packaging, you have to say they have fallen victim to the worst kind of politicking.Last year the government held a lengthy consultation on plain packs, receiving hundreds ...
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NewsPlain cigarette packs back on the agenda in new review
The government has announced an independent review of tobacco packaging today, just four months after shelving its plans claiming it needed time to assess the impact of plain packs in Australia.
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NewsMorrisons offers free dry cleaning for Santas
Morrisons has hit on a novel way of promoting its dry-cleaning service in the run-up to Christmas - by offering free cleaning on all Santa outfits.
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NewsAsda targets Morrisons in new price comparison ad
Asda has fired a shot across Morrisons’ bows as the supermarket price war intensifies in the run up to Christmas…
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NewsSainsbury's mystery shopper tests improve availability
New mystery shopping tests have helped Sainsbury’s significantly improve its availability in the past year…
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NewsMorrisons online service puts fresh food at the heart
Morrisons is set to make its first online delivery on 10 January, as CEO Dalton Philips promised a fresh-focused offer that “will be quite an entrance” to online grocery.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group sets 97.6% target in availability drive
The Co-operative Group has launched a major initiative to improve availability…
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NewsWaitrose's Christmas ad is a TV turkey, say consumers
“Morbid”, “depressing” and “horrific” – that was the viewers’ verdict on Waitrose’s festive TV campaign this week…
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Grocer 33Morrisons Netherfield
I’m delighted with the result and it’s all down to the great efforts of the team.
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NewsSainsbury’s celebrates Christmas in a Day with 50-minute film
Sainsbury’s will kick off its Christmas advertising campaign tonight with a three-and-a-half minute trailer for a new film it has been working on in conjunction with Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald.