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Tesco have laid down a challenge, and an opportunity, to che
The retailer has launched the Tesco Cheese Challenge 2003 to discover the best new cheese in Britain. Any products which are currently not stocked in more than 20 retail outlets are eligible and cheesemakers can enter up to two cheeses in six...
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Waitrose looking for third RDC
Elaine Watson Waitrose is scouting around for a third regional distribution centre to support its expansion plans, revealed MD Steven Esom. Four new stores are planned this year in Belgravia, Mill Hill, Portishead and Romsey, and "at least...
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The Co-op is in for a rough ride
The High Court battle between Asda and the Midlands Co-operative over the new Asda store in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, moves on to the next stage on March 31, when the new store opens. CACI's analysis of the potential impacts from the 45,000 sq...
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Tesco backing Barnardos
Tesco has announced that Barnardos will be its charity of the year for 2003. The multiple's staff are all set to begin a year-long programme of fundraising, which is hoped will raise some £2.5m for Barnardos' Building Blocks Appeal. All money...
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Somerfield's sweeping changes
The Somerfield group has restructured its Somerfield and Kwik Save business units and group buying teams. At Kwik Save the buying function has been concentrated into three core teams ambient, fresh and non-food. Category director Kim Mawby has...
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Asda hits at spin'
A new poll showing public support for community pharmacies has been described by Asda as "spin without substance". Research by MORI's Social Research Institute was commissioned by community pharmacy chain Lloyds after the OFT recommended the...
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Wimpy in kiosk trials
Fast food chain Wimpy is targeting convenience operators and forecourts with a new 260 sq ft kiosk concept. Wimpy franchise sales director Iain Cameroon said there were already 10 kiosks under trial across the UK, including one at a Londis, and...
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Tesco builds own label in Europe
Elaine Watson Tesco has started using online auctions as a procurement tool in central Europe as own label starts to gain a real foothold in the market. The auctions are now being used to joint source own label food, non-food and items not...
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Turkey close
Tesco has moved a step closer to market entry in Turkey after shareholders at acquisition target Kipa agreed in principle to proceed with a deal. Kipa operates five hypermarkets in western Turkey, and has "well developed plans" for additional...
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When the push turns into a pull
It's true. Kids really do like it when Mum's been to Iceland. Well, actually, they enjoy the experience more if they come along with their mums.According to a survey by consumer information company Claritas, 49% of Iceland shoppers admit they...
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Coke leads the charge
Asda put on a spurt last week and its rise in the chart has continued to improve this week, taking it to the top. Safeway also moves up the chart to take the number two spot, focusing mainly on price promotions. Morrisons and Tesco move...
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UK majors circle over Ahold
Tesco and Sainsbury may be potential buyers for assets of Dutch retailer Ahold after “significant accounting irregularities” were uncovered and chief executive officer Cees van der Hoeven and chief financial officer Michael Meurs...
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Asda launches Best of Wales range
Asda has launched a Best of Wales local choice range.The range – available in Welsh stores from May 12 – consists of over 70 new food and drink products and 50 non-food lines sourced from 20 new suppliers across Wales.Asda’s local...
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shop and go stops
Safeway has halted a roll out of its self scanning service. It offers its Shop and Go device from 150 stores, but has no plans to introduce it at further sites said a spokeswoman. big scots deal The Big Food Group has awarded logistics...
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Safeway bills soaring
The final bill for those involved in the battle for Safeway could top a massive £150m. Research by The Grocer suggests Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury and Philip Green could each face bills of up to £40m, mainly from the professional advisors working...
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They're in the money
Winner or loser, the price of entering Safeway's bidding war will be a multi-million pound bill. Glynn Davis reveals where the money goes While the outcome of the bid battle for Safeway remains unknown, what is a racing certainty is that the...
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savacentre opens
Sainsbury has opened its 19th Savacentre store, on East Prescot Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, following an investment of £7.2m. It will be followed by one in Stoke on Trent, opening on March 18, then Bolton and Grimsby on March 27. exel...
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Ferocious but honest'
Grocery buyers do not always have a good image and the power they wield has once again come under the spotlight recently with the Safeway auction and the code of practice review. But buyers are also the consumer's champion and many are respected and...
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Beyond the gate
Tesco and Sainsbury left suppliers at IGD's Factory Gate, Open Book and Beyond conference in no doubt that they plan to continue their factory gate pricing strategies and that the new focus would now be on beyond'. Tesco's primary distribution...
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Rachel Bain
buyer, yogurts, desserts & cream cakes the Co-operative group Bain joined the Co-operative Group 10 years ago, in this role the last two. Last year her section recorded the highest share of short life dairy for two years, highest ever spend...