All The Grocer articles in 11 September 2010 – Page 2
-
News
AWG closes Eurospar store and changes focus to convenience
Appleby Westward Group is to close one of the three Eurospar stores it opened last year and is considering closing another because both have failed to turn a profit. AWG Spar's wholesaler in the south-west of England said it will...
-
Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on baggy trousers and Lancashire hot pots
The premise of Time Shift: The North on a Plate (9pm, BBC4, Wednesday September 10) was about as loose as its baggy-arsed presenter's trousers.
-
News
Jones makes history as Warburtons’ first female bakery boss
Warburtons has appointed its first female general manager in the baker's 134-year history.Vivienne Jones has taken up the role at Warburtons' Pennine bakery in Shaw, near Oldham. The bakery employs 188 staff and distributes some of...
-
News
‘Wall’s will be bigger in pastries than bangers’
Wall's is branching into hot pies and owner Kerry Foods predicts the 200-year old brand will be bigger in savoury pastry products than in sausages next year. Hitting the chilled fixture this week, Wall's Fully Loaded Hot Pies (rsp:...
-
NewsRetailers face battle for warehouse space as construction halts
Competition for warehouse space is set to intensify as the shortage of land and available 'sheds' starts to hit home. The market spiked in the first half of 2010 when the food sector took advantage of cheap rents being offered by...
-
NewsBirds Eye’s bear builds shopper trust in frozen
Birds Eye claims its laconic polar bear has boosted consumer awareness of the quality of its frozen food and driven a sharp increase in sales. Before the Willem Dafoe-voiced polar bear hit our screens, only 48% of the 2,000 frozen...
-
Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: Being first to market can be overrated in business
Being first to market can be overrated in business. the Wright brothers will be remembered for being first; Boeing made the cash.
-
News
You just won’t believe your mince pies, Santa
Christmas seems to have come earlier than ever this year, with some retailers kicking off the season's promotions just days after the August bank holiday. Packs of mince pies were on sale at selected Sainsbury's stores for 59p on 1...
-
NewsFocus On Hot Beverages: How much for a cuppa?
Coffee and tea are becoming more sophisticated as suppliers drive premiumisation, but commodity pressures threaten to make brands even more expensive, says Nick Hughes
-
News
Focus On Hot Beverages: The rise of ethical certification
So rapidly has Fairtrade moved into the mainstream that an ethical certification is practically a must-have.
-
News
Focus On Hot Beverages: Coffee Nation hits the campus
The consumer desire for quality coffee on the go has played into the hands of Coffee Nation, which attempts to replicate a typical coffee shop offer in a vending machine format.
-
News
Focus On Hot Beverages: Roast and ground is the sector star
Ninety-eight percent of households bought into the market in the past year.
-
News
Focus On Hot Beverages: Enthusiasm for infusions
With volumes of black tea in long-term decline, tea suppliers are looking to less mainstream varieties to drive top-line growth.
-
News
Focus On Hot Beverages: Four to watch
Via represents not only Starbucks' first foray into instant, but also its first appearance in mainstream retail aisles.
-
Interviews
Big interview: Chris Mason - The master builder
After the buyout of C&C Group’s spirit business, First Drinks boss Chris Mason is sharpening his axe for some giant slaying. Alex Beckett reports
-
News
Booker helps indies target ‘young ones’
Booker is encouraging indies to target Pot Noodle-eating students as they head to university. The wholesaler has launched a Student Specials promotion offering retailers discounts on student staples such as Heinz Beans, Batchelors Super...
-
Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Use social media to boost local credentials
Online networking is a great – and underused – way to customise your offer to local communities, says Iain MacMillan
-
News
The genie in the bottle
It would take a miracle to dethrone the kings of the bottled water business. But the US company behind Bobble has a magic trick up its sleeve, writes Rob Brown
-
NewsCostcutter in the frame to buy up Murco estate
A deal for the sale of forecourt retailer Murco is close to completion, The Grocer can reveal. Property agent Christie & Co has been instructed to act on behalf of a party interested in acquiring the business, which was put up for...
-
News
Buyers fall crazy in love with ‘inspired’ products
Beyoncé-inspired popcorn, speciality teas containing real gold and tequila-infused ice cream could be launching into major retailers by Christmas, after winning plaudits at The Speciality & Fine Food Fair. Last weekend's event...
- Previous Page
- Page1
- Page2
- Page3
- Page4
- Next Page