All The Grocer articles in 17 December 2005 – Page 3

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    Opinion

    2005-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The heat is already on for the challenges of 2006THE ISSUES THAT MATTER, FROM THE PEOPLE INVOLVEDTo get a taste of what next year has in store for you, just take a look at some of the stories we are carrying in this...

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    Waitrose shines

    2005-12-17T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose has emerged as the real winner this year, says Julian HuntThe future looks bleak for Unwins as it continues its desperate fight for survival. Rod Addy reportsTesco may have been strongest financial performer in...

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    The Grocer Gold Awards 2006

    2005-12-19T08:14:00Z

    Are you the best in the business? Have you developed a new initiative that has had a real impact on the market? Do you think your consumer activity is second to none? Then prove it by entering The Grocer Gold Awards 2006, which are sponsored by GS1,...

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    Morrisons sells four stores

    2005-12-20T08:17:00Z

    Morrisons has exchanged contracts with Somerfield to sell four former Safeway stores at Comely Bank, Burnside, East Craigs and Kings Heath, which are now operating under the Morrisons fascia.Morrisons said that the aggregate value of the...

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    Unilever to sell Mora

    2005-12-21T08:10:00Z

    Unilever has announced that it intends to sell its Dutch savoury snacks division Mora to snack producer Ad van Geloven for an undisclosed sum.It added that talks between the two parties had reached an advanced stage and consultation with the...

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    Tesco launches own-label cholesterol range

    2005-12-22T08:04:00Z

    Tesco is launching an own-label cholesterol-lowering range next month.The range will aim to offer a cheaper alternative to rival established cholesterol-lowering brands made by companies such as Unilever, Danone and Coca-Cola.It is...

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    Retail crime costs £2bn

    2005-12-22T08:05:00Z

    Retail crime cost shopkeepers more than £2bn last year, figures from the British Retail Consortium have revealed.The BRC found that goods stolen by shop workers increased by 77% last year to £498m, while goods stolen by customers cost shops...

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    The Grocer Gold Awards 2006

    2005-12-22T09:57:00Z

    Are you the best in the business? Have you developed a new initiative that has had a real impact on the market? Do you think your consumer activity is second to none? Then prove it by entering The Grocer Gold Awards 2006, which are sponsored by GS1,...