All The Grocer articles in 19 November 2005 – Page 4

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    NI Safeway wrap for Asda

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Asda has finally agreed a deal to take over the running of the last Safeway store in Northern Ireland not yet under its control.The store in Downpatrick was bought by localbusiness couple John and Helen Miskelly earlier this month, after...

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    Asda demands a hearing

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Asda and Waitrose have made a last-minute demand for a hearing with the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group to contribute to the High Street 2015 inquiry, following last week’s appearance by Tesco.The two supermarkets are keen to defend...

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    In profile: Aqib Sindhu, retail club and depot manager, Elbrook Cash and Carry, Mitcham

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Prophecy of hot sales Elbrook Cash and Carry has existed for 20 years and its Mitcham depot opened 13 years ago, but joining Landmark in January boosted its...

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    Space is key for English apples

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    A report criticising multiple retailers’ record on selling English apples has come under fire – from English apple growers themselves.Producers expressed concern this week that a Friends of the Earth survey had been based on the number of apple...

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    Morrisons’ conversion of Safeway comes in a year ahead of schedule

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons is set to complete its Safeway conversion process next week – ahead of its original schedule by more than a year. Conversions at Camden, Glasgow, Clevedon and Rubery will be completed. Overall the retailer will have converted 219...

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    Love affair with Vin de Pays d’Oc

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Bessière, the specialist in Languedoc Roussillon wines, has launched four new premium Vins de Pays d’Oc for the UK off-trade. Domaine Saint Luc consists of single varietals Chardonnay and Sauvignon from the 2004 vintage, while Domaine de la...

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    The Acid Test

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesBeverage Brands is hoping to breathe some much-needed life into the struggling RTD sector with the latest addition to its WKD range – WKD RedJames Dantanus,...

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    É63m revamp for Superquinn

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Select Retail Holdings, new owners of the Irish chain Superquinn, are planning to spend €63m revamping its 21 stores over the next three years.Latest figures from research firm TNS show that since February, the group’s share of the Irish market...

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    M&S to open Dubai store in 2006

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer is to step up its international expansion with the opening of its first store in Dubai next autumn. The 62,000 sq ft franchised store will form part of the Dubai Festival City project, the Middle East’s largest mixed use...