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Tesco chews away
Tesco is adding single packs of own label sugar-free chewing gum tablets to rival Wrigley’s market-leading Extra brand.Rolling out now in peppermint and spearmint, Tesco’s latest offering comes in 12-tablet packs at 26p each - 2p cheaper...
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Microbrewery ale gets trial listing
A new ale produced by a microbrewery in the Channel Islands hits Tesco shelves next week, with the aim of becoming a national brand.Cynful, a 3.5% abv dark ale supplied by family brewer Randall’s in Guernsey, won a trial 18-week listing with...
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Long serving director retires after 34 years
Budgens trading director Cliff Goodman is planning to retire after 34 years at the company.Former development director Mike Taylor, who assumed the new role of commercial director earlier this year, has been gradually taking over Goodman’s...
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Tesco says ad icon Dotty is ‘staying’
Tesco has flatly denied reports that it is about to pension off its advertising icon Dotty, but many marketers feel she is past her sell-by date.
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King rallies JS suppliers
New Sainsbury boss Justin King has urged suppliers to play their part in the rebuilding the supermarket chain – not sit on the sidelines as spectators.In an exclusive interview with The Grocer, King said suppliers recognised that the industry...
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Asda fails the apple challenge
Asda begins the phased rollout of its online shopping service next month but The Grocer 33 online mystery shopping survey this week shows it needs to invest in training store pickers about appropriate substitutions. The cheapest-on-display bag...
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Tesco rakes in the deserters’ spends
Disgruntled Safeway shoppers have poured a whopping £138m into Tesco’s coffers in the year to July 18, according to TNS switching data published exclusively by The Grocer.The news came as Tesco this week saw its market share hit an all-time...
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Safeway: the exodus
Shoppers are abandoning Safeway in huge numbers. Is there anything Sir Ken can do to stem the loss? Liz Hamson reportsBut Sir Ken may have underestimated the competition from Tesco and Asda and over-estimated the appeal of...
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The Express train
Can small shops survive a multiple moving in? Fiona McLelland finds outWhen Tesco rolls into town, you might as well shut up shop if you’re a retailer in the vicinity, right? Not necessarily. It is two years since Tesco announced...
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Young talent with an eye on the summit
Leading Edge members keen to rise high got advice from an expert in Leeds as Ronan Hegarty reportsLeading Edge, IGD’s networking group for young grocery professionals, held its first northern convention at Asda House in Leeds this...
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Single-serve for Chenet
Asda is continuing the trend towards single-serve wine with the launch of 250ml bottles of French brand J.P. Chenet.The supermarket is adding single Colombard/Chardonnay and Cabernet/Syrah to the range, following the success of the wines in...
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Morrisons scraps Safeway pensioner discount scheme
Morrisons is to scrap the shoppers discount card for Safeway pensioners, arguing the price cuts it has implemented in Safeway stores make it unnecessary.In a letter to pensioners, Safeway personnel and training director Mike Greenwood said:...
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Tesco now has 28% market share
Tesco has gained 28% of the market share for the first time, according to recent research by TNS.Growth at Morrisons continues to increase rapidly with a 16% increase for the 12 weeks ending 20 July, but this growth has been impacted by a...
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Asda boosts its Fairtrade range
Asda is adding four Cafedirect Fairtrade hot beverage lines following the success of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight. Asda has been working closely with the Fairtrade Foundation to extend the range of Fairtrade products available in its stores...
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Tesco signs with eDiets
Tesco has signed a deal with eDiets.com to increase its stake in the UK market for healthy eating, according to newspaper reports.The supermarket chain signed a licensing deal with the US online diet service for £2m plus ongoing royalty...
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Year-round first for UK
UK-grown tomatoes will be available in Asda all year round after the opening of a new facility next month.Yorkshire-based Mill Nurseries, grower for dedicated Asda supplier English Village Salads, is set to open a four-acre greenhouse growing...
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Accolade for M&S firms
Marks and Spencer’s strawberry growers are celebrating after sweeping the board during the Kent Soft Fruit Show.The retailer’s growers dominated the prizes during last week’s show, with the exclusive Jubilee variety taking first prize in two...
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Cornish Cheese Company gets into the big time by winning Tesco competition
A small cheese producer is set to move from farmers’markets to the high street after claiming a top award.The Cornish Cheese Company is celebrating after winning the annual Tesco Cheese Challenge with its Cornish Blue cheese, which will now see...
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Xcarb’s offerings for Atkins fans
Entrepreneurial newcomer Xcarb is launching a range of low-carb foods to tap into the current Atkins diet-fuelled craze in the UK.The company, set up last year by ex-Sainsbury buyer Dave Marshall, has developed a range of low-carb foods to...
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Tesco bites deep into its gum rival
Tesco is piling more pressure on confectionery giant Wrigley with yet another foray into the chewing gum arena.The retailer is adding single packs of own-label sugar-free chewing gum tablets in what will be seen as a further challenge to...