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Waitrose: not aimed at posh people
In an interview with the Sunday Times this week Waitrose’s managing director Steven Esom objected to the company being referred to as “the posh person’s supermarket”.Esom stated that he liked to introduce himself as a “niche regional grocer”...
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Gold again for Asda
Asda has retained its crown as the nation’s favourite supermarket. John Wood reportsAsda has clinched a top accolade in UK grocery retailing for the second successive year. In The Grocer Gold Awards this week it was crowned Britain’s...
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Why Morrisons is top of the stocks
Industry-beating availability helped Morrisons scoop a top prize in The Grocer Gold Awards, says Julian HuntFor the second year running Morrisons has scooped our award for being the best retailer in the business when it comes to...
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Morrisons’ fresh plan
Morrisons’ ambitions to ramp up its vertically integrated supply operation to the Safeway stores took a step forward with the acquisition of a fruit packhouse this week.The retailer has bought a 14 acre site in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, from...
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Fairtrade first at Waitrose
Waitrose is set to help South African farmers with the launch of a Fairtrade avocado.The retailer is the first to sell the Fuerte Large avocado, grown near the Kruger national park. The fruit will be available until June 27 when it will be...
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I Can do for little ones
Tesco is introducing a new range of toddler toiletries and wipes called I Can.The range, which features child-friendly packaging, fun illustrations and fruity fragrances, is aimed at encouraging toddlers to develop a personal hygiene...
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The Co-op appoints Owen to drive non-food ranges
The Co-operative Group has promoted Mark Owen to the newly-created post of head of trading non-food.Owen will focus on non-food and kiosk-related products within Co-operative Groupstores, including cigarettes, newspapers and magazines,...
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M&S marketing director departs
Marks and Spencer marketing director Alice Avis has left the company following the appointment of Steven Sharp to head up marketing.Sharp was a colleague of M& S’s newly-appointed chief executive Stuart Rose when they were on the board at...
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Alliance boosts firepower
Two of the biggest players in the independent sector confirmed they believe it can take on the major multiples as they signed a new 10 year deal this week.Costcutter and Nisa-Today’s agreed to extend their relationship, which has already lasted...
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Prices crash at Sainsbury
New evidence has emerged to suggest Sainsbury is moving down prices as part of a plan to become more competitive with its bigger rivals. In the first check conducted as part of the newly-revamped Grocer 33 shopping survey, Sainsbury has scored...
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Hailing the industry heroes
Asda was named Britain’s favourite supermarket for the second year running at The Grocer Gold Awards this week while Tesco was clear winner in the grocer of the year category. Asda president and CEO Tony DeNunzio said he was delighted to...
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Mobile top-up kiosk offer
Coin-counting machine specialist Coinstar is in talks with retailers to install 400 electronic top-up kiosks.The company, which has its coin counting machines at 80% of Sainsbury’s large stores and 95% of Asda’s estate, has developed...
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Brand loyalty will count for little
Tesco looks set to see strong sales growth in the north-west when its Extra store opens in Portwood, Stockport.Despite having an impact on five existing Tesco stores, the 101,500 sq ft store should return a net sales increase to the group of...
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On top of the world
Tesco has been crowned Grocer of the Year for 2004. Siân Harrington charts the strategic growth of a British giantIt is the UK’s biggest retailer and has entered the Global Premier League of grocery chains. It takes one in every £8...
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Asda boosts local beer
Asda says it is responding to growing demand for local beers with the national launch of a scheme supplying stores with products from microbrewers.The launch follows a successful trial of the Yorkshire’s Best initiative at outlets in the...
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Decisions made for the future of M&S Food
New Marks and Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose will outline his plans for the company’s food division on Thursday at an all day conference with suppliers.M&S declined to comment on the purpose of the meeting, which will be held at M&S’...
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The Grocer Gold Awards – the winners
Asda, Tesco and Jacksons scooped top honours in The Grocer Gold Awards 2004. The award for Britain's favourite supermarket, as voted for by consumers, was presented to Asda. The award is made in conjunction with ACNielsen and is based on the...
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Tesco ethics under scutiny
A briefing to MP’s today will reveal how Tesco is damaging communities, threatening the livelihoods of many UK farmers and putting local shops out of business.MP’s will also learn how Tesco is failing to live up to its promises in ethical...