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NewsBarratt adds Alley Cats and Hound Dogs
Tangerine has expanded its Barratt brand with cats and dogs sweets similar to M&S’s Percy Pig lines.
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NewsMorrisons looks to lamb for next phase of rare breeds plan
Morrisons is considering extending its rare breeds programme to lamb after the introduction of traditional breeds of beef helped boost sales.
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McKenna well placed after Asda reshuffle
With chief marketing officer Rick Bendel turning his attention exclusively to Walmart - chief marketing officer for China Stephen Smith replaces him in the UK from May - this week’s announcement marks a complete transformation in Asda’s senior team since CEO Andy Clarke replaced Andy Bond in May 2010.
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NewsOlympics Sunday trade rule change to open floodgates?
As independent retailers rally to fight the government’s proposed relaxation of Sunday Trading laws for eight weeks around the Olympics,
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NewsIt's a Deal: big names agree calorie pledges
A host of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers have pledged to launch new low-calorie ranges and reformulate up to a third of their products…
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NewsOcado adds a vibrant swirl of colour to its own-label packaging
Ocado has abandoned its no-frills approach to own-label packaging in favour of bold designs with colourful swirls.
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NewsCheckout 'revolution' thanks to The Grocer
A self-cleaning supermarket checkout that can kill deadly superbugs is set to hit stores, with a little help from The Grocer.
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NewsTesco trust declines in social media backlash
Tesco has suffered a significant souring of opinion on social media over the last few months, according to analysis carried out for The Grocer.
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Who's making the most out of social media?
Where has all the Tesco Value Curry Sauce gone? The question Zetta Robinson posted on Tesco’s Facebook page last week…
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NewsSpar rolls out money-off voucher scheme
Spar retailers have started giving customers money-off vouchers that can be used elewhere.
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NewsDBC for sale as a cash crunch hits its supply
DBC was plagued with cashflow and supply problems in the months leading up to this week’s announcement that the company is for sale.
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NewsMorrisons gambles on GM chicken feed shift
Morrisons is “moving in the wrong direction” and “making a big mistake” after authorising the use of GM feed by its poultry farmers
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New loss for Sainsbury’s wine team
Sainsbury’s has lost a further member of its wine team, with buyer David Peek leaving…
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NewsDBC Foodservice up for sale in wake of challenging trading
DBC Foodservice has been put up for sale.
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News'Chippy' residents defeat Sainsbury's
Residents of Chipping Norton have successfully blocked a bid by Sainsbury’s to build an out-of-town supermarket.
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Greggs cautious over cooling sales trend
The number of Greggs bakeries keeps on growing but the company’s share price is charting a choppier path.
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NewsSainsbury's offers Easter pre-ordering
Sainsbury’s has launched its first-ever Easter ordering service for key lines of meat, fish and poultry.
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NewsSainsbury's joins the rush for rapeseed oil
Sainsbury’s has launched an own-label cold-pressed rapeseed oil as interest in the category continues to grow.
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NewsTesco fish sales leap as salmon deals hit mark
Tesco has extended its lead over rivals in chilled fish after hooking shoppers with salmon deals.
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NewsTesco defends pension scheme changes set to slash 20% off payouts
Tesco claims its pension scheme will still be more generous than many others under changes proposed this week - that experts predict will wipe up to 20% off payouts.