All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 62
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NewsMidcounties Co-op boosts sales of food
Midcounties Co-operative Society has notched up a 3.4% increase in full-year like-for-like food sales, helped by improved availability.
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NewsFour Classics for Booker ice cream range
Booker has extended its Classic ice cream range with four new products.
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Batchelar to join the MSC board in July
Sainsbury’s brand director Judith Batchelar is set to join the board of the Marine Stewardship Council.
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Comment & OpinionBooker's £63.4m question
Booker may not be sexy but the UK’s top cash & carry could start generating some serious column…
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Comment & Opinion
Booker's £63.4M question
Booker may be the leading player in the cash & carry market but wholesaling isn’t a sexy sector to be in. The company therefore sometimes doesn’t command the column inches its retail counterparts do…
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Category ReportGrocery Retail Structure 2012
The convenience sector is in growth for the first time in a decade, but it’s supermarket chains and symbol groups that are driving it.
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Analysis & FeaturesCostcutter begins a new era with Kwiksave
Colin Graves is no longer involved, but Costcutter owner Bibby Line Group have resurrected the Kwik Save name as a convenience outlet. So what can we expect and where does it fit in?
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NewsWholesalers focus on Jubilee opportunity
Wholesalers are getting in the party spirit for the Diamond Jubilee with new ranges and competitions.
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NewsCostcutter ready to push Kwiksave
Costcutter is set to roll its new Kwiksave fascia out to more retailers following the official opening of the first store last weekend.
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NewsConvenience sector in growth
The convenience sector is in growth for the first time in a decade, but it’s supermarket chains and symbol groups that are driving this…
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NewsSainsbury’s hands Wincanton new London logistics deal
Sainsbury’s has signed up Wincanton to handle its warehousing and distribution in London.
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Analysis & FeaturesPerception-shifting Brand Match is proving a hit for Sainsbury's
The nationals jumped on Sainsbury’s ‘stalling’ supermarket growth plans this week, but CEO Justin King was in no doubt the future was bright…
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NewsDepots struggle with 'crazy' tobacco rules
Wholesalers have branded the tobacco display ban at their depots “a right pain in the a***”.
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NewsAt-work training for Scottish Salmon Co
The Scottish Salmon Company is piloting a work-based learning programme so its staff do not have to travel long distances to gain training and qualifications.
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NewsRSA probes social role of local shops
The Rural Shops Alliance has launched what it claims is the first survey measuring the social value of village stores.
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Coca-Cola rubbishes Monster takeover rumours
Coca-Cola has poured cold water on speculation it could be lining up a takeover of energy drinks producer Monster.
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NewsBoparan climbs Rich List
Ranjit Boparan’s wealth soared by £475m last year after snapping up Northern Foods.
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NewsNew Bestway depot opens in Gateshead
Bestway has opened a new depot - in Team Valley, Gateshead.
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NewsCo-op acquisition healthy
Trading at David Sands was robust in the months before it was acquired by the Co-operative Group, accounts have revealed.
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NewsSainsbury's tries to boost retail's appeal
Sainsbury’s is trying to combat ‘retail career snobbery’ through a recruitment campaign aimed at young people.