All The Grocer articles in 7 December 2024 – Page 7
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NewsHotel Chocolat renews international ambitions with new US stores planned
The openings, which are planned for March 2025, mark the beginning of a new period of expansion under owner Mars
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NewsCampari taps William Grant & Sons veteran Simon Hunt to end CEO hunt
It ends a period of uncertainty for the Aperol and Courvoisier brand owner
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Comment & OpinionValue isn’t all about price. Know your brand’s DNA
Price is just one facet of value – and it may not even be the most important for long-term growth, says Rachel White, MD UK&I at NIQ
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NewsBlack Sheep Brewery to produce Big Drop alcohol-free beers under licence
Previously, the beers had been contracted to In Good Company and produced at Fourpure
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NewsAldi brings back £3.49 côtes du rhône deal for Christmas
The wine sold out in just four days last year
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NewsMedia Bites 4 December: Coca-Cola, junk food advertising ban, pie theft
Coca-Cola has drawn the ire of environmentalists after weakening its recycling and reuse goals
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NewsCity snapshot: ‘Trump tariffs could rival Brexit damage’
Trump is threatening tariffs as high as 10-20%, rivalling the scale of non-tariff barriers that Brexit imposed on goods sales to the EU, according to a new study by the Resolution Foundation.
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Comment & OpinionRetailers’ failure to meet climate promises is ‘recipe for disaster’
Supermarkets’ failure to meet WWF climate and nature targets ‘isn’t just bad for business – it’s a recipe for disaster’
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NewsStrong retail meat and poultry demand predicted for Christmas
More consumers are expected to enjoy Christmas food at home, despite an easing in the cost of living crisis, according to AHDB
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NewsJim Burns joins Shaken Udder as new sales director
Burns brings with him over 24 years of experience within the fmcg industry, with a successful track record across both branded and own-label products
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NewsCasillero del Diablo moves into alcohol-free with sparkling Zero wine
Casillero del Diablo Zero is made from 100% early-harvested Chardonnay grapes from the Chilean Central Valley
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Comment & OpinionBrands are missing a trick by neglecting older shoppers
As our population ages, there is a huge opportunity for brands to target older consumers, says Jonny Forsyth, director of Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsOatly bemoans court ruling reinforcing ban on use of dairy terms
This week the Court of Appeal concluded a case into the use of dairy terms in trademarks, ruling in favour of the dairy sector
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NewsParfetts launches new fascia Shop & Go for forecourts
The first two Shop & Go stores are based in Bristol and Hull. Ambassador in Bristol is a small, traditional forecourt format, while Three Ways in Hull is a hybrid convenience and forecourt store
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NewsAllwyn hires Alison Acquaye-Acford as director of commercial partnerships and retail sales
Acquaye-Acford’s most recent position was at Acosta Europe as business unit director, where she was responsible for transforming the growth of client brands including Red Bull
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NewsMorrisons builds new warehouse management system after Blue Yonder cyberattack
Group director for logistics, supply chain and technology Ross Eggleton said its “exceptional response” to an “unprecedented event” marked an “achievement of the year”
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NewsSHS Group buys mid-strength alcohol brand Shandy Shack
The deal is SHS Group’s first in drinks since the purchase of Rocks Drinks in 2018
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NewsBranston launches Nanna Tate potato brand to add ‘modern twist’ to category
Nanna Tate fresh potatoes will launch from 30 December in 450 stores across the UK
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NewsCarlsberg to complete Russia exit following management buyout
Carlsberg’s Baltika Breweries subsidiary has been under state control since last summer
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NewsWho Gives a Crap donates £2.4m to water, sanitation and hygiene services
The donation is Who Gives a Crap’s second-largest to date