All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 79
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NewsJakks Pacific gears up for Cabbage Patch Kids anniversary
Jakks Pacific has unveiled plans to mark the 30th anniversary of the Cabbage Patch Kids brand…
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NewsHasbro fights to revive action figures with £5.99 range
Action figure sales are set to get a boost from lower-priced toy ranges being launched by Hasbro this autumn…
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NewsAmira aims to be top speciality rice brand in UK
Global rice supplier Amira has revealed ambitions to become the UK’s leading speciality rice brand…
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NewsWells and Young's launches McEwan's Red
Wells and Young’s has launched the first NPD under the McEwan’s brand since acquiring the brewer in 2011…
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NewsBelvita maker brings Barny bear cakes to UK
Mondelez International has unveiled what it claims is its biggest biscuit category launch since Belvita…
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsemeat scandal fuelling promotions in ready meals
The horsemeat scandal has contributed to the nation’s chillers and freezers becoming hotbeds of promotional activity…
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NewsTesco app offers the chance to suit up for Iron Man 3
Tesco is hoping Iron Man can help to power up its footfall this month with the launch of an augmented reality app.
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NewsJames Bond stirs up supermarket DVD sales
It’s not quite up there with saving the world, but James Bond has helped three of the big four supermarkets increase their share of the entertainment market.
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Comment & OpinionE-cigarettes' burning questions
There may be no smoke without fire – but there’s certainly plenty of fire without smoke in the electronic cigarette market…
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Category ReportFocus on toys & collectibles
Years of toy sales growth have come to a screeching halt for the supermarkets - so what needs to be done to get the wheels back in motion?
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NewsMaryland goes Gooey for 'a new experience' in biscuits
Burton’s Biscuit Co has expanded its booming Maryland brand with a new cookies range featuring a gooey centre…
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NewsTesco-listed Little Big Shot takes aim at export markets
A natural energy drink brand that recently rolled out to more than 800 Tescos has revealed ambitious export plans…
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NewsSupermarkets look to c-stores to grow music & video sales
Supermarket chains are increasing the number of stores offering music, video and games…
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NewsPipers Crisps starts London deliveries
Pipers Crisps has started delivering its products directly to retail and foodservice customers within the M25…
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NewsSecond Brains IPA craft beer hits Morrisons
Morrisons is to stock Boilermaker – the second Brains craft beer to go national – in 320 stores…
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NewsNaked adds slow energy release Protein Crunch bars
Natural Balance Foods is expanding its Nakd brand with Protein Crunch bars designed to slowly release energy…
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NewsWalkers asks Tesco shoppers to do it a British flavour
Walkers crisps has this week resurrected its hugely successful Do Us A Flavour promotion – as a Tesco exclusive…
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NewsEaster egg sell-out prompts supermarket apologies
Supermarkets have apologised to shoppers after many stores sold out of chocolate eggs two days before Easter…
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NewsAsda partners with Little Tikes on pre-school toy range
Asda has teamed up with supplier Little Tikes to launch an exclusive range of 86 pre-school toys.
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NewsScotch whisky exports hit by falling demand in France
Scotch whisky export volumes have dropped by 70 million bottles in the past year – with France accounting for almost three-quarters of the decline.