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Thandi offers blend of reds
The world’s first Fairtrade wine brand has launched a dual varietal wine in the range into the UK. Distributor Omnia Wines has released Thandi’s Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2005 exclusively into the Co-op, priced at £4.99.The wine is blended...
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Tesco claims delay inquiry
New claims that Tesco could have breached planning consents and attempted to entice shoppers away from local retailers has delayed an inquiry into the future of the high street by up to a month.The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group...
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Top buyer praised for ‘good business head’
This month’s star buyer, Michael Simpson-Jones of Waitrose, impressed suppliers with his partnership style of workingMichael Simpson-Jones has been voted as this month’s Star Buyer by jam, spreads and honey suppliers. Simpson-Jones...
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Star Buyer: Michael Simpson-Jones
>>Beverages and breakfast spreads buyer, waitroseDespite only being at Waitrose since March, Simpson-Jones picked up the most votes from suppliers this month.They praised him for his ability to drive the category and build up the...
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Aldi plans to go big in UK
Aldi has started work on a major expansion of its head office – further proof that the discount chain really does mean business in the UK and Ireland.Group MD Paul Foley said that planning permission was granted last week for the expansion at...
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Tesco barcode harmony drive
Tesco is to begin the roll out of standardised product data across all its suppliers from early next year as it strives to cut costs from its supply chain.John Mooney, the Tesco senior business analyst who is heading up the move to Global Data...
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the festive fight is on
The promotions are fiercer than ever, but who is winning? Liz Hamson reportsLast Christmas was very much Asda’s. Voted best supermarket for alcohol, non food gifts, toys and games, it could also boast that its shoppers were the...
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Expertise of Tesco duo comes on board at Asda
Asda has appointed two Tesco senior managers as part of its ongoing restructure of its executive board.Darren Blackhurst, Tesco’s commercial director for Tesco Thailand, will join Asda’s executive board as food trading director in January...
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The Saturday Essay
>>how to create a more level playing field for smaller retailers – Cliff Goodman, ex trading director, BudgensIt is with dismay that I observe the debate with regards to the power and dominance of the big four multiples and the...
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Small players think big
The rise of non food is catching on. Fiona McLelland reportsTesco, Asda and Sainsbury have developed a sophisticated non food offering to rival the best on the high street. They have long shaken off the inferior image of supermarkets’...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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Tesco circling over retail development in Jersey
Tesco and a French supermarket are both eyeing a plot of land in Jersey for a move on to the island, according to sources.The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, who owns the 125-year lease on the Westmount Quarry site, is considering...
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The death of ‘Safeway’ was a bit exaggerated...
Safeway’s consignment to the history books has been delayed by a planning wrangle.Morrisons sounded the death knell for the fascia last weekend after completing the conversion, sell-off or shutdown of the Safeway store estate.But a row...
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M&S opens new depot for Christmas turkey supplies
Marks and Spencer is to open a new distribution centre next week dedicated to supplying all its turkeys around the country this Christmas.The 100,000 sq ft site in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, has been configured to operate as its central turkey...
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Sainsbury in dash to open
Sainsbury will have opened 24 stores in the month leading up to December 25 in a last-minute dash to be ready for the Christmas trading period.The rush comes as Sainsbury begins public consultation on its biggest UK development – a £300m, 22ha...
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Aldi plans to go big in UK
Aldi has started work on a major expansion of its head office – further proof that the discount chain really does mean business in the UK and Ireland.Group MD Paul Foley said that planning permission was granted last week for the expansion at...
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Tesco barcode harmony drive
Tesco is to begin the roll out of standardised product data across all its suppliers from early next year as it strives to cut costs from its supply chain.John Mooney, the Tesco senior business analyst who is heading up the move to Global Data...
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An appeal to the elderly
Tesco is aiming to snatch a greater share of Britain’s grey pound with special offers to entice senior citizens into stores.The retailer has started offering over 60s double Clubcard points if they shop at selected stores on Tuesdays. At...
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Expertise of Tesco duo comes on board at Asda
Asda has appointed two Tesco senior managers as part of its ongoing restructure of its executive board.Darren Blackhurst, Tesco’s commercial director for Tesco Thailand, will join Asda’s executive board as food trading director in January...
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Iddison will ensure the pork pies have it
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie producer Dickinson & Morris has appointed Lucy Iddison as its new brand manager.Iddison joins Dickinson & Morris from Northern Foods where she was the Tesco category manager for its chilled pastry savoury...