All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 80
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NewsBenecol owner swoops for Glisten
Raisio, the owner of Benecol, is set to acquire confectionery manufacturer Glisten as part of a £19.8m recommended takeover.
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Molson Coors lures marketing supremo from Müller Dairy
Müller Dairy UK is on the hunt for a marketing chief after Chris McDonough was this week named as the new marketing director of Molson Coors UK.
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Hundreds of managers face axe in Makro cull
Hundreds of managers at Makro Cash & Carry are facing redundancy as the company makes moves to streamline its workforce.
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NewsFocus On Meat-Free: Meat-eaters try veggie
“Monday, Monday, no meat that day... ” With no little thanks to a certain Beatle, meat-free sales are looking rosy. But it’s not the vegetarian community that’s driving most of the growth. Beth Phillips reports
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The great magazine cover-up
Action groups have stepped up their campaign for legisaltion on the display of raunchy magazines in recent years - and the government is listening. But is it needed? Beth Phillips reports
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A phoenix from the ashes
When Midlands Co-op’s store in Oakham, Rutland, was burnt to the grount in 2008, it signalled a new beginning for the store…
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NewsAsda hails ‘biggest rollback in a decade’
Asda has slashed the price of 3,600 essential products in what the supermarket claims is its biggest price rollback…
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Underage booze sales given the finger(print)
High-profile independent retailer Jonathan James has installed a controversial fingerprint ID system in one of his stores in a bid to combat underage sales.
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Supermarkets shrink to fit
As Dr Evil said to his clone: "Mini-Me, you complete me." And with the supermarkets increasingly moving into smaller formats, it seems they agree. Beth Phillips reports
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NewsKraft closing in on Cadbury
The rumour mill continues to churn over Kraft Foods’ hostile bid for Cadbury, with Kraft reportedly set to post its offer documents for the confectionery giant ahead of the 7 December deadline.
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Fmcg giants linked with move for Enfamil maker
Danone, Nestlé and Heinz have been tipped as possible bidders for baby nutrition group Mead Johnson.
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New chain Haldanes launched by industry veterans
A new supermarket chain run by industry veterans is set to burst on to the retail scene during November.
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Focus On Petcare: Little pets, big money
Even a recession cannot stop the British spending big sums on their pets. The total petfood category has shot up 7.9% in value in the past year - but is devotion to animals the only factor driving up sales? Beth Phillips investigates
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Independent takes stand against banana price war
An influential independent retailer is taking a stand against the supermarket banana price wars with a campaign urging shoppers to think twice before buying cheap bananas.
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Poundstretcher owner Instore to exit AIM
Instore, the company behind discount retailer Poundstretcher, is planning to delist from the Alternative Investment Market, in a move that increases its dependence on major shareholder Crown Crest Group.
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NewsThreshers future in doubt as owner First Quench enters administration
Threshers owner First Quench Retailing collapsed into administration last night following months of speculation over the future of the company.
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NewsShops fight back!
From CCTV to a police station in the store, Beth Phillips looks at how indies are taking a lead in deterring criminals
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NewsSmart move for Premier as it names new FD
Premier Foods has named Jim Smart as its new group finance director.
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Cash and curry
Booker opened its first depot in India last week - beating Tesco and Carrefour to the punch. Beth Philips walked around the Mumbai DCX with Charles Wilson to learn more about the wholesaler's ambitions
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Sweet Express plans to take offer online
Pick 'n' mix specialist Sweet Express, which has 40 stands in shopping centres and railway stations, is to launch an offer online. The website, expected to go live in the next few weeks, will allow customers to choose from about 30...