All The Grocer articles in 28 February 2009
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World News 28/2/09
USA: The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell InBev USA, the US distributor of Labatt beer in a deal imposed on the brewer as part of last November's $52bn takeover of Anheuser-Busch by InBev. An affiliate of private...
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Other Movers 28/2/09
Morrisons has named Philip Cox as a non-executive director. Cox, who joins on 1 April, is CEO of International Power as well as a non-executive director at Wincanton
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'Cheesegrater' Blackhurst to slice 10 more categories at Asda
Asda is removing duplicate brands from 10 more categories. Chloe Smith asks how suppliers will be hit by the range rationalisation
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100% natural label is 'virtually impossible' after ASA's ad ruling
Food and drink manufacturers will find it “virtually impossible” to label products as 100% natural in the wake of a ruling by advertising regulators. The Advertising Standards Authority this week ruled that an advert for Müller’s Little Stars...
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Top 50 Independents 2009
The odds may be stacked against independents at the moment, but sales, profits, store and staff numbers are all up. Beth Phillips looks at the main winners and losers Independents never have it easy. This time last year, the sector was being challenged by energy price rises, greater employment regulation ...
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NewsFood price inflation looks set to stay well into 2009
The UK had hoped to shake off food price inflation by now, but our data reveals that prices are continuing to reach for the sky. James Ball reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Good service impresses at Morrisons
Both boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons' High Wycombe store pipped Sainsbury's in Melksham to the post thanks to its helpful staff
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NewsIndustry ire at Change4Life scare tactics
Three health charities have come in for fierce criticism this week after resorting to shock tactics in a joint ad campaign to alert mothers to the dangers posed by kids’ unhealthy lifestyles. Key industry figures expressed outrage at ads,…
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NewsTop 50 list shows indie discounters on the rise
The rise of the discounters has been much vaunted in the past 12 months but, as our latest ranking of the UK's 50 biggest independent retail chains has revealed, it's not just about Aldi, Lidl and Netto. Independent discounters are leading...
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Buyer found for abattoir in North Wales
The future of one of North Wales' last remaining abattoirs has been secured after administrators found a buyer. The sale of Cig Cibyn abattoir, in Caernarfon, had been agreed with Irish company Sher Foods, according to joint administrators...
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Retailers accused of cutting potato value
Using potatoes as a loss leader and reducing their price strips value out of the supply chain, analysts and potato industry leaders have warned retailers.Potatoes were not a price-sensitive product, TNS Worldpanel communications director Ed...
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NewsAcid Test: Century Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Is an "easy to open bottle" really the best thing about this white wine?
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Ad of the Week: Sir Bobby plods the Charlton charm once again
As Manchester United marches inexorably to yet another Premier League title, how apt that another corporate behemoth, Danone, should again wheel out legendary former Red Devil Sir Bobby of Charlton to plug its death-defying yoghurt drink...
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NewsAdvertising: Slim-Fast taps into new year resolutions
The binge and purge cycle of Christmas consumption and new year resolutions make January and February vital for the health supplement and diet market.
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Buchanan to advise Waitrose on CSR PR
Waitrose is to take PR advice from Prince Charles' former private secretary. Elizabeth Buchanan has been appointed "special adviser" to Waitrose, where she will work with the retailer's communications office to develop its CSR...
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Comment & Opinion
Editor's Comment: Oscar night had nothing on the agony of Watchdog's supermarket poll
Oscar night is excruciating. As the winners are announced, cameras spy on those who missed out. Employing all the skills of the thespian trade, actors still struggle to hide the disappointment on their faces.
That had nothing, however, on… -
NewsRomance in the air for Impulse revamp
Unilever is relaunching its Impulse female body spray range this week - with a more explicit focus on romance. The company has revamped the packaging by introducing lighter colours and a collage heart to "reinforce the brand's association...
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'Husband to aisle three'
Sainsbury's made a charming offer before Valentine's Day - love-struck shoppers could propose to their better halves over the Tannoy of their local supermarket. How romantic.As yet, Blogof has no information on how many proposals were made...
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Sira goes alternative
Sira Supermarket is expanding its ethnic retail offer with alternative medicine, exercise and beauty treatments. Chloe Smith reports
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Three lines broaden Blacksticks appeal
Speciality cheesemaker Butlers is bringing out three new Blacksticks cheeses.From April, White, Silk and Velvet versions will join its existing Blacksticks Blue. Blacksticks White was similar to Blacksticks Blue but milder to appeal to a...