All The Grocer articles in 13 October 2001
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The Midas touchline
England's draw against Greece at Old Trafford meant more than just a place in next year's World Cup finals. It signalled the start of a multi-million pound merchandising and retailing bonanza. Simon Mowbray reports When David Golden Balls'...
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Name: Julian Twaites
Position: Central Buying Company, category controller for wines Company: Nisa-Today's The ...
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It's rare for a market to put in a negative performance a
TNS Superpanel's latest data shows the £795m market fell 3% in value/volume over 52 w/e 16 September 2001, dragged down by the substantial 13% value/7% volume fall in the summer quarter (12 w/e 16 September). These figures come as no surprise. The...
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Make your voice heard'
Delegates were urged to make their voice heard in the debate about farming. David Webster, chairman of Safeway and IGD president, said it was important the grocery industry had its say because "every organisation with an axe to grind" would be...
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GOOD OLD WINNIE THE POOH
Old favourites can still call the tunes and the one Safeway has its bets on is Winnie the Pooh. Christmas category buyer Jayne Sorrell says: "Any Winnie the Pooh character is a winner. Our Christmas stocking is new for us and comes in Winnie the...
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Halls gets a winter push
Medicated sweets manufacturer Adams is backing its Halls brand with £2m of advertising this winter the first time it has increased marketing support in the fourth quarter. It is also gearing up for a £4m marketing spend throughout 2002. Next...
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NEW FORMATS FOR PAYNES POPPETS
Two new formats The Mix box and a family-sized Tube join the Paynes Poppets range in time for Christmas. Each 220g Mix box contains a mix of Chocolate Toffee Popcorn, Raisins, Toffee and Peanuts (rsp: £1.49), while 150g Tubes come in Toffee or...
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Kuwait set for new format
A new Xpress format from Kuwait Petroleum will be used to brand forecourt concessions as it explores new retail partnerships outside its joint venture with Budgens. Kuwait Petroleum GB marketing manager Ian Rose said: "Xpress will be used as a...
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Kingfisher flies with Pringles
Kingfisher Lager has joined forces with Pringles for the launch of a Curry variant of the snack. The two brands are running a joint promotion which features a top prize of a safari in India. It requires the purchase of the lager and one of the...
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Swaying Willow finds resolution
Swaying Willow, the low alcohol diet Chardonnay, has been linked with a national chain of health and fitness clubs for a post Christmas on-pack promotion. International Wine Services has signed a deal with LA Fitness to offer a free day pass to the...