All The Grocer articles in 11 September 2010
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NewsUS hit Powerade Zero rolling out to UK retail
Coca-Cola announced this week that it is introducing Powerade Zero to the UK and insisted it had no plans to ditch Wayne Rooney as brand ambassador.
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NewsIceland unveils pub grub and gastro ranges
Iceland has launched new ranges of pub- and restaurant-style ready meals to bolster its takeaway offer.
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NewsWyke Farms aims to be no2 in branded Cheddar
Wyke Farms is revamping its Cheddar range and embarking on its biggest-ever campaign this autumn in a bid to become the number two Cheddar in the UK.
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Comment & OpinionRaising the rhubarb
To frustrated residents of Bray, home of the Fat Duck, the ‘Heston effect’ refers to the expansionist tendencies of the Berkshire town’s most famous son.
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NewsAsda staff clean up at women’s retail awards
Asda staff claimed a trio of trophies at the Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Awards.
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Comment & Opinion
Hanging baskets
Today the advertising regulator sided with Asda in the latest row over Tesco’s ‘real baskets’ campaign.
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NewsM&S green chief slams 'fire risk' eco-kettles
Marks & Spencer’s champion of green issues has branded the retailer’s eco kettles “bug-ugly” – and admitted he feared his cleaner could burn down his house by leaving the appliance switched on.
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NewsAsda complaint prompts ban on Tesco basket ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a price comparison advert from Tesco - following a complaint from Asda.
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Tesco launches Korean franchise chain
Tesco is preparing to open a chain of franchise convenience stores in South Korea.
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Tango: ‘official’ sponsor of Hallowe’en
Britvic is set to cash in on the trick or treat season by declaring itself the "official sponsor" of Hallowe'en. The tongue-in-cheek 'sponsorship' will include limited-edition Tango designs featuring slogans such as "Too much Tango...
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NewsPromotional marketing could be the new porn, research finds
Well-pitched promotional marketing can cause as much excitement as looking at pornography, according to new research. In a study by the Institute of Promotional Marketing with the University of Westminster, 50 people were divided into...
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Comment & Opinion
NFRN’s ex-boss is ‘inflammatory’
The latest round of mud-slinging involving The National Federation of Retail Newsagents from Colin Finch, former president, does not do any good for either the federation or its members, who Finch purports to be concerned about.
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NewsInnocent is Europe’s top smoothie player
Innocent Drinks has become Europe's number one smoothie brand after doubling its market share in the past 12 months.
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McCullough named First Drinks marketing head
Glenfiddich and Russian Standard distributor First Drinks has promoted Una McCullough to marketing director.McCullough arrived at First Drinks in June as interim marketing director, but the role was given to her on a permanent basis this...
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Operating profits are up at Dole Fresh UK
Fresh fruit supplier Dole Fresh UK has posted an increase in operating profits for the second year running since its return to profitability in 2008.Operating profits for the year stood at £626,000 compared with £384,000 in 2008, with...
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NewsAs discounter threat subsides milk sales are still growing
In four years, discounters have more than doubled their share of milk sales. How? And do the mults care? By Adam Leyland and Elinor Zuke
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Picture This... Desperate for potatoes
Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross is revisiting her role as potato ambassador with a new TV campaign for Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes.
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Grocer survey: shoppers unsure on dairy pricing
Heavy promotional activity in the nation's dairy aisles appears to have done little to convince shoppers that the category offers attractive prices.
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M&S takes wine crown for third year in a row
Marks & Spencer was crowned Supermarket of the Year for the third year running at the International Wine Challenge awards last week, the judges applauding its ability to source wines from "unfamiliar places".The retailer's "quirky...
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NewsCo-op seeks seasonal trademark
The Co-operative Group looks set to push its seasonal credentials with a new campaign. The society has applied to trademark the phrase 'the co-operative taste the seasons'. A logo has also been submitted with a beige background and 'the...