All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 88
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NewsMorrisons picks DLKW Lowe and FutureBrand for creative strategy
Morrisons has retained its advertising agency DLKW Lowe in partnership with FutureBrand following a review of creative and marketing agencies.
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NewsTesco defends use of suppliers' chefs in promotional brochure
Tesco has defended itself over criticism it could be misleading consumers in a recent brochure to promote its ready meals.
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Analysis & FeaturesC-stores pull in celebratory shoppers in the heatwave
The Grocer/Him! Shop Waves survey shows shoppers heading to c-stores in party spirit – but health is also on their minds…
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Comment & OpinionAll's fair in love and 'phoney war'
Sometimes in this job it’s hard to sit back, take time out and enjoy the great things happening in the industry.
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NewsBAT brings Vype e-cigarettes to the UK
British American Tobacco has become the first major tobacco manufacturer to launch an electronic cigarette in the UK.
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NewsIs plain packaging to be introduced 'by the back door'?
The European Parliament has moved a step closer to introducing “plain packaging by the back door”…
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NewsBeer duty stamps plan scrapped by government
Retailers and wholesalers have reacted angrily to the government’s decision not to impose fiscal stamps on beer as part of its strategy to tackle duty fraud, while brewers welcomed the move.
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NewsFWD urges police to do more to tackle tobacco theft
The FWD is calling on the police to step up their efforts to combat tobacco-related crime against wholesalers…
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ProfilesA rare ray of sunshine for cigars
With the cigar category in decline, STG is focusing on smaller formats, value for money and roll-your-own…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons puts focus on food with 1,000 new products for Christmas
Morrisons is aiming to make up for a lacklustre 2012 with a impressively broad line-up of almost 1,000 new products.
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NewsTobacco plain packs scheme put on hold
Tobacco groups and retailers have welcomed the government’s decision to shelve plans to force tobacco into plain packs.
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NewsMorrisons gives tablets to staff in 'radical evolution' of tech
Morrisons is to replace its historic paper and pen ordering system by giving store staff tablets.
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Comment & OpinionPutting the pen to the sword
What a difference a few months make. In March, The Grocer, as well as just about every other business title, was raising serious questions about Morrisons’ strategy…
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NewsColin Graves' brother exits Costcutter for Nisa
The independent retailer brother of Costcutter founder Colin Graves is leaving the group to join Nisa…
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News10-packs, slims, menthols face EU tobacco ban
A crucial vote in Europe this month is expected to herald the biggest shakeup in the history of the tobacco market…
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NewsBass ale revamp reflects trademark history
Brewer AB InBev is giving its Bass brand a makeover to capitalise on the growth in sales of premium bottled ales…
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NewsCutters Choice gets 'True Blend' launch from BAT
British American Tobacco is launching a no-added-flavours version of its Cutters Choice roll-your-own tobacco…
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NewsSubway optimistic of potential as Lidl takes first franchise
The first Subway franchise to be housed within a Lidl supermarket opened this week…
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NewsSainsbury's opens Thameside DC to support c-store growth
Sainsbury’s has opened a new 250,000 sq ft distribution centre in London to support the growth of its c-store business…
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NewsMartin McColl enlists Nisa for c-store supply deal
Leading convenience retailer Martin McColl has agreed a new contract with Nisa…