All The Grocer articles in 18 April 2009
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Beleaguered Dawson wants new OFT newspaper probe
Dawson News has called for the Office of Fair Trading to re-examine the distribution of newspapers and magazines, just six months after the conclusion of a lengthy investigation into the sector.
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Adnams faces shareholder flak over growth plan
The brewer Adnams has been criticised by one of its shareholders for the way it has expanded the business over recent years, including the launch of its Cellar & Kitchen retail chain.
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Ten problems to keep Sir Terry up at night
The Tesco juggernaut keeps on trucking, with sales of £59bn and profits north of £3bn in its latest accounts. Yet Tesco is not infallible and against the backdrop of a global economic recession suppliers, industry consultants, City analysts and marketing experts have been unusually critical of certain aspects of its ...
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WKD to shake up cider market with Core launch
WKD is breaking into the cider market in the brand’s first move into non-spirit products since 1996.
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WH Smith boss Swann hails Woolies effect
WH Smith is on the hunt for more former Woolworths stores and claims its sales have been boosted by the closure of the variety retailer.
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Retailers slam Darling’s Budget
Retail associations have slammed Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Budget for failing to offer help to struggling retailers.
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Tesco unveils record £3bn full-year profits
Tesco has posted stronger results than expected over the past year, notching up double-digit growth in both profits and sales.
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Group sales up but grocery disappoints at Kingsmill baker Associated
Associated British Foods has blamed volatile vegetable oil prices for a "disappointing" performance at its grocery division – although the Kingsmill baker still saw overall sales rise by almost a fifth (18%) for the past six months.
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Second Opinion: No salvation overseas for Tesco
From Hungary and Poland to the US, the empire faces challenging times, says Jonathan Pritchard
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What does organic have to do to kickstart rotten sales?
Last week's Soil Association report suggested that, for the moment at least, the organic juggernaut has ground to a halt. Richard Ford reports
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Tastings and taste itself are the key for offies and indies
Wine volumes are falling and independents are bearing the brunt. It's time to bring out the David and Goliath tactics, reports Nicolette Allen
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Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Government must help the logistics sector
Increases in fuel duty will have to be passed on to customers unless the Government thinks again, says Jo Tanner
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Saturday Essay: Why there isn't, and won't be, a price war
Forget the headlines - the industry's margins and returns are too low to justify a price war, says Dr Clive Black
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InBev names line-up for its enlarged operations
InBev UK directors have taken up their new roles as part of the new UK and Ireland management team at Anheuser-Busch InBev at the expense of their A-B counterparts. Steve McAllister, MD for take home retail at InBev UK, becomes divisional...
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Suppliers left with post-Woolies egg mountain
Manufacturers have been left with hundreds of thousands of excess Easter eggs after the supermarkets failed to sell stocks despite eye-watering promotions.
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Sausage maker to raise pigs due to supply fear
Debbie & Andrew's is to re-establish its own pig herd due to growing concerns about the long-term availability of British meat.
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Rachel's drops 'Organic' as packs get fresh look
Yoghurt specialist Rachel's Organic is dropping the word 'Organic' from its name to simplify its brand identity.
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Comment & Opinion
Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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Independent View: The march of the discounters
Sales are soaring as recession-conscious, bargain-hunting consumers head to discount indie stores in their droves, reports Beth Phillips
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M&S red meat volumes soar thanks to price cuts
Marks & Spencer has turned around last year's poor performance on red meat through an aggressive price-cutting programme. The retailer's volume sales of red meat plunged 30% year-on-year in late 2008 as the recession took its toll....