All The Grocer articles in 11 April 2015 – Page 2
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NewsPret A Manger caters for the evening crowd with new concept
The popular sandwich bar chain has introduced mood lighting, a bar, jazz music, alongside a new evening menu as part of the ‘Good Evenings’ concept at its flagship 2,500 sq ft store
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NewsBirds Eye unveils new ice block billboard filled with cash
The frozen blocks contain £700 cash – the amount the average family wastes on food a year - and passers-by were able to collect falling coins and notes as the board melted
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NewsCaribbean Twist pre-made cocktails to carry prize code
Halewood International is rolling out an on-pack offer across four varieties of Caribbean Twist, giving shoppers the chance to bag a pair of designer sunglasses
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NewsBob Mortimer to be the new face of Bombardier
The ex-Shooting Stars host will depict a new version of the Bombardier Bedford character in a TV ad that launches on 23 April – St George’s Day
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NewsOnline payment security a major concern, say consumers
The findings showed three quarters of British shoppers would consider a website more secure if it prominently displayed payment authentication and digital certification logos
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NewsCity snapshot: Disposals boost Co-op's profits
The Co-op Group has turned a £255m loss in 2013 into a profit of £124m last year despite a fall in group revenues, Cranswick sees volume growth, PZ Cussons trading update and all the rest of the moves and news from the City.
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NewsMedia bites 9 April: Aldi, Waitrose, Starbucks
This morning’s retail news is dominating by Kantar Worldpanel’s figures yesterday suggesting that Aldi has now overtaken Waitrose as the nation’s sixth largest grocer.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group reports improved results on back of disposals
Underlying operating profits rose 1.5% to £251m thanks to the society’s ongoing True North strategy which saw it make cost savings of £93m
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NewsCheestrings turns up strength for older kids
With a more ‘mature’ flavour, Cheestrings Strong is aimed at children aged nine and over
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NewsHazel Blears bids for Co-op Group position
The society is looking to elect three member directors as part of its corporate governance reforms and new-look board
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NewsChicken 'worse than beef' for environment, claims WWF UK
Duncan Williamson, food policy manager at WWF UK, said meat in general was the primary cause of environmental problems arising from UK diets, with chicken the biggest villain of all
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NewsBacillus cereus: scientists find way to detect food bug
The Bacillus cereus bacteria releases toxins that cause diarrhoea, vomiting and, in extreme cases, death
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Analysis & FeaturesSourced Market has found a platform for success at St Pancras
Since arriving at St Pancras station in 2009, Sourced Market has gone full steam ahead
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NewsWrigley is launching Skittles in a bottle format
The company said it had identified a “huge” gap for an on-the-go format
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Analysis & FeaturesRetail clubs: a perfect soft launch into symbol retailing?
What do retail clubs offer for indies that want to take on the mults but retain their independence?
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NewsPoundland’s 99p acquisition faces in-depth monopolies probe
Poundland’s takeover of the 99p Stores chain will be referred for an in-depth investigation “unless acceptable undertakings are offered”, the Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed today.
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ProfilesPaul Beavis, MD Champagne Lanson International: Alternative CV
My first job was working at a golfing range in Windsor for 50p an hour. Not at all glamorous
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Walkers offers crisp lovers a £4 free lunch in on-pack push
The brand has teamed with voucher services provider Valassis, which will allow consumers to redeem free lunch vouchers in stores
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NewsIceland recalls salmon product over paprika contamination worries
Three batches of 260g Iceland Blackened Salmon Portions have been recalled under the Food Standards Agency notice
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NewsDavid Potts cleans up Morrisons' act (and stores)
New CEO David Potts has overseen a major spring clean of the store estate as he looks to drive sales