All Supermarkets articles – Page 443
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Picture This... franz ferdinand co-operates
Alex Kapranos, singer and guitarist for indie band Franz Ferdinand, this week launched The Co-operative Group's partnership with British Music Experience, which promotes the history, science and culture of British pop music. The society will give...
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Sainsbury’s focuses on freshness with UK flower varieties
Sainsbury's is planning to stock more fresh-cut British flowers following a 40% rise in value sales of some home-grown varieties during the past year. The retailer, which now sources 25% of its flowers from British growers up from 15%...
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NewsAd watchdog finds fault with George’s ‘no quibble’ guarantee
An advert for Asda’s 100-day quality guarantee on George clothing has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for presenting standard consumer rights as a unique benefit of shopping at the supermarket.
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NewsWaitrose shines amid promotional shambles
Waitrose has been voted best for in-store promotions for the first time in a new survey on trade investment for The Grocer.
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Retail Prices: What about EDLP? Asda ups number of promos by 17%
It has said it will be running fewer deals – but Asda has increased its number of promos by more than its rivals over the past month says Ronan Hegarty
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda cheapest with soups and sauces
Asda claimed first place this week, offering 12 items on promotion and six cheapest items, including McCain's fries (£1.92), New Covent Garden carrot and coriander soup (£1.50) and Sharwood's black bean sauce (£1).
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Asda offers beef farmers greater pricing security
Asda is introducing pre-agreed prices into some of its beef farmer contracts in a move that producers claim could set a blueprint for the industry. Under the terms of the contract, Asda will agree to pay farmers £2.70/kg for their...
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Picture This... The bees’ knees-up
Waitrose has donated £67,500 to a university project to decode the waggle dance of honey bees.Researchers hope to better understand how bees forage for food by studying the waggle dance they use to communicate with each other.
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Waitrose opens its own cookery school
Waitrose is to become the first UK supermarket to own and operate a cookery school when it opens a new facility above its Finchley Road store in London in October.The 4,600 sq ft school will be equipped with a theatre, teaching area,...
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Slower inflation lifts Dovecote Park profit
Dovecote Park, the sole supplier of beef to Waitrose, has posted a 9.8% rise in pre-tax profits as cattle price inflation slowed. Pre-tax profits rose to £3.1m on sales up 8.2% to £106.3m in the year to 25 September 2009, according to...
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Sainsbury’s Hodgson heads for Shanghai to spot opportunities
Sainsbury's has promoted category manager Michael Hodgson to the newly created role of head of trading strategy international, based in Shanghai.
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NewsAsda plays Christmas catch-up with premium lines
Asda is hoping to turn around its Christmas fortunes by introducing new premium food and general merchandise lines.
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NewsHeston brings his Fat Duck recipes to Waitrose
Heston Blumenthal and Waitrose have added a new dimension to their partnership with food designed by the Fat Duck chef set to go on sale at the supermarket later this year.
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NewsAsda defends record on overseas wages
Asda has shrugged off criticism over the level of pay given to Indian workers that make its George at Asda clothing range.
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NewsGrocer 33: Cottage cheese puts Asda back on top
Asda is back on top this week with nine cheapest items including the cottage cheese (£1), Parma ham (£1.18) and king prawns (£1.67).
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NewsGrocer 33: Bright, clean store offers great service
Four stores had no out-of-stocks this week and none of our shoppers had a disappointing experience. But Sainsbury's Murrayfield store in Edinburgh just edged it thanks to its great customer service, spotlessly clean store and full basket.
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NewsCheaper cancer drugs ‘not a stunt’ says Asda
Asda has denied its decision to start dispensing privately-prescribed cancer drugs at not-for-profit prices is a publicity stunt. Announcing the move last month, the retailer claimed patients could now save up to 76% if they brought their...
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NewsKing calls on government to clarify its food strategy
Sainsbury's CEO Justin King has called on the government to develop a clearer strategy on food policy. Speaking during a debate organised by the retailer on cooking at home, King said there were too many food initiatives and the problem...
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda staff help speed up the shop
Asda in Gosforth was the only supermarket to have no out-of-stocks this week. Our shopper found it hard to find all the items due to some unclear signage, but staff were very helpful, which sped up the shopping time.
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco pips Asda by less than a pound
Tesco pipped Asda to the post this week by just 98p and claimed its first victory in the new Grocer 33 year.