All articles by Vince Bamford – Page 91
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NewsSupermarkets blasted for deep toy discounts before Christmas
Supermarkets have come under fire for running wide-ranging deep-discount toy promotions in the run-up to Christmas….
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NewsTomato brand Cirio launches UK's first passatas in PET pack
Tomato brand Cirio is launching what it claims are the UK’s first passatas in PET…
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NewsFox's shrugs off identical Christmas jumper charity push
Christmas pud brand Fox’s has declared 14 December Christmas Jumper Day – but Save the Children got there first….
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NewsPlaymobil launches club for older fans
Playmobil has created an online community to bring older fans of the brand together….
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NewsDairy Milk with Oreo racing off the shelves
Bringing together two classic British and American brands is once again paying dividends for Mondelez….
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NewsAMV BBDO and Mercieca big winners at The Grocer MAP Awards
Agencies AMV BBDO and Mercieca dominated last night’s glittering presentation ceremony for The Grocer Marketing, Advertising & PR Awards.
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Comment & Opinion
A new hope for retailers
Not everyone in The Grocer office this morning shared my enthusiasm for the news that Disney was expanding its empire with the $4bn acquisition of Lucasfilms…
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NewsToy retailers reveal top 13 'dream toys' for Christmas
The Toy Retailers Association has revealed this year’s ‘Dream Toys’ list of the top 13 toys for Christmas.
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NewsDisney to extend Star Wars legacy with Lucasfilm acquisition
Disney - already owner of brands including Marvel, Pixar and The Muppets - has strengthened its hold on family entertainment by acquiring Star Wars producer Lucasfilm.
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NewsAllergy label mix-up forces Sainsbury's to pull toffee apples
Being forced to pull toffee apples off shelf the day before Halloween is the stuff of nightmares - one that’s become all too real for Sainsbury’s.
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NewsNaansters lands Tesco, P&H and Nisa - with help from The Grocer
The producers of an innovative new food-to-go product have credited The Grocer after landing major listings…
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NewsMoorish hummus to roll out in Waitrose
A new premium hummus range is rolling out to Waitrose next month….
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NewsWaitrose stocks confits to accompany Lucullus France pâté
Lucullus France has rolled out to Waitrose two chutney-style confits to accompany its pâtés and terrines….
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NewsDragons' Den Kirsty's ready meals listed in Sainsbury's
Dragons’ Den contestant Kirsty Henshaw has won a permanent listing with Sainsbury’s for her free-from ready meals….
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NewsAdult soft drinks market could increase by £20m says Shloer
Supermarkets would deliver £20m in incremental sales to adult soft drinks if the category were extended beyond Christmas…
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Category ReportSuppliers put NPD on the bird table
Brits are known for loving their pets but they’ve also been doing a good job of caring for wildlife….
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NewsTesco axes New Covent Garden soups
New Covent Garden Soup Co has been delisted by Tesco – a year after the retailer launched its own chilled soup brand.
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NewsJamie Oliver lunchtime products roll into Boots
Jamie Oliver is today rolling out a range of on-the-go lunchtime products to Boots stores.
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NewsDeborah Meaden backs dog ice creams from Billy + Margot
The creator of an ice cream-style treat for dogs has secured the backing of Dragons’ Den dragon Deborah Meaden…
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NewsCadbury's Egg'n'Spoon Easter gift adopts Mondelez model
Cadbury owner Mondelez International is transferring one of its most successful European Easter confectionery products to the UK next year…