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NewsAsda crowns King new chief operating officer
Asda has named Simon King as its new chief operating officer. King will be responsible for all of retail, supply chain, customer service and internal communications, in a role that has been vacant since Andy Clarke was promoted to chief executive in May.
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NewsGarofalo to launch pasta range for kids
Italian pasta maker Garofalo is bringing a new premium children's range to the UK to provide them with a premium alternative to "Mickey Mouse" shapes. Launching in Ocado in January, the four-strong La Giostra dei Bambini range will...
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NewsAsda next in line to face farmer protest over grocery margin
Farmers For Action is preparing to launch a second protest against a big four retailer this time Asda. The pressure group staged a protest outside Tesco's Southampton distribution depot last week, calling for British farmers to receive...
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In rude health: Holland & Barrett's Peter Aldis
Health food isn’t an easy place to be, thanks to rampant inflation, stiffening competition and the coming VAT hike. But Peter Aldis, CEO of Britain’s biggest health food player Holland & Barrett, is up for the fight. Rob Brown reports.
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NewsTesco customers let down by poor promotions availability
Up to 40% of Tesco customers have felt let down by poor availability on promotions, a study has found. The report by the Institute of Promotional Marketing comes as supermarkets find themselves under increasing scrutiny over their...
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NewsCirencester store is number 300 for Poundland
Poundland has hit another major landmark in its development after the single-price retailer opened its 300th store.
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NewsBarcode app lets Tesco web shoppers scan on the go
Tesco has pioneered the UK’s first barcode reader for iPhone users.
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Tesco signs up star of Dragons’ Den and her recipe website
Tesco has signed an exclusive partnership deal with recent Dragons' Den star Carol Savage and her recipe website MyDish.co.uk. The supermarket has linked its online shopping site to the MyDish site so the latter's users can click a new...
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Tesco stumps up for property apprentices
Tesco has partnered with 48 suppliers to offer 200 apprenticeships in courses ranging from plumbing to structural engineering. The retailer will foot half the bill for apprentices' training costs during The Property Apprenticeship scheme,...
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Mystery shopping Tesco store and service impress
Tesco in South Queensferry, Edinburgh, won this week thanks to its short queues, easy-to-navigate car park and knowledgeable staff. The store was busy because it was Saturday morning but staff were happy to help and on both occasions our shopper...
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NewsSweet purple potato first for Tesco Finest
Not to be outdone by Sainsbury's which launched Purple Majesty spuds from Albert Bartlett last week Tesco is introducing a purple potato of its own. Purple Mountain, which is being sold in Tesco's Finest range, is a sweet potato with a...
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M&S logistics boss moves to Waitrose
Waitrose has poached M&S logistics chief Ian Mumby to become its new head of supply chain development and support. Mumby, who will join on 8 November, has been head of logistics, supply chain & IT at M&S's food division for...
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NewsGü targets grown-ups with in-store cookies
Gü is bringing some upmarket chocoholic flair to in-store bakery fixtures with its debut in cookies. The chocolate dessert specialist introduced Gü Cookies (rsp: £1.09 per two-pack) to Asda stores this week to add some adult appeal to a...
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NewsGrocer 33: Service - Tesco store and service impress
Tesco in South Queensferry, Edinburgh, won this week thanks to its short queues, easy-to-navigate car park and knowledgeable staff. The store was busy because it was Saturday morning but staff were happy to help and on both occasions our shopper asked where a particular product was, someone immediately took her ...
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NewsWhich way forward for the stalling discount chains?
Netto has thrown in the towel, leaving Aldi and Lidl as the UK’s only true limited assortment discounters. What’s the future for them, asks Peter Cripps
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NewsThe resealable top for sparkling wines
Tesco is launching Zork a new resealable top for sparkling wine that it says will "revolutionise" the market. The retailer has an exclusive deal to launch the new device in the UK, and says it could have a similar impact on sparkling...
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NewsClubcard points lose value with Tesco’s partners
Tesco has confirmed plans to cut the value of Clubcard points with partner organisations to keep its double points push “sustainable’.
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NewsWatchdog bans Heston’s ‘happy pigs’ ad
A Waitrose advert starring Heston Blumenthal and some “happy pigs” in Norfolk has been banned for misleading consumers over the living conditions for the animals reared on its farms.
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Grocery bosses back deep public spending cuts
Executives from Asda, Boots, Ocado, Marks & Spencer and Diageo have urged the government not to water down its plans to tackle the budget deficit.
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Sainsbury’s ad plays spot the difference
Sainsbury's has revived its "no difference in price" campaign after Waitrose vowed to match Tesco on 1,000 branded items. The press ad, debuted 18 months ago, compares Tesco and Sainsbury's prices for eight products, including Anchor...