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The Co-op's Simply Value range replaces 'neglected' Everyday
The Co-operative Group's value range Everyday is set to disappear in the next few months, the society has confirmed. Last September, The Co-op Group food retail MD Tim Hurrell said the range had been "neglected" and it was planning to use the...
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Profits up 49% to £9.1m at Scotmid Co-op
The resurgence of the co-operative movement continued this week with Scotmid Co-operative Society, the UK's fourth-biggest co-op, reporting a 49% jump in profits.Pre-tax profits rose from £6.1m to £9.1m for the year to 31 January on sales up...
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Quality Test: Tinned Sardines in Brine, Own-Label, 120g
The use of both a box and tin by Morrisons seemed wasteful, but the disappointing packaging was partly allayed by a decent eat.
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Andrew Jones back in production after blaze
Pie producer Andrew Jones has literally risen from the ashes - resuming pie production within a week of the fire that extensively damaged its Huddersfield factory.The company, which supplies pies, sausage rolls and pasties locally to Asda...
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Morrisons and Budgens pork labelling under fire
Morrisons, Budgens and the major discounters have come under fire for “ambiguous” labelling of pork products.
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Inverness Tesco hit by tuna toxin alert
Fresh tuna steaks bought from a Scottish Tesco store have been linked to three cases of food poisoning.
Three instances of Scombrotoxin poisoning were diagnosed last week in the Inverness area.
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Asda trials specialist Irish chilled products
Asda is introducing a new range of speciality Irish foods into selected stores for a four-month trial this summer.Sourced from 14 Irish food companies, the 33-product range will be stocked in 14 Asda stores from May to September. The range...
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NewsGrocer 33: Staff make a difference at Morrisons
All the retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons in Aylesbury beat the competition thanks to a friendly checkout assistant and helpful staff.
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NewsSaturday Essay: During recession, we must invest in people
Training need not be costly - some of the best development experiences come free of charge, says Justin King
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NewsTen problems to keep Sir Terry up at night
The Tesco juggernaut keeps on trucking, with sales of £59bn and profits north of £3bn in its latest accounts. Yet Tesco is not infallible and against the backdrop of a global economic recession suppliers, industry consultants, City analysts and marketing experts have been unusually critical of certain aspects of its ...
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NewsTesco unveils record £3bn full-year profits
Tesco has posted stronger results than expected over the past year, notching up double-digit growth in both profits and sales.
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Editor's Comment: As Ocado adds scale, it can increase profits exponentially
The UK's fastest-growing grocery retailer is probably not who you might think, says Adam Leyland
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Asda online sales up 60% as web delivers 35% growth to £3bn
Shoppers spent an extra £1bn on online groceries in the past year, new research seen exclusively by The Grocer reveals. Online sales of groceries at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Ocado increased 35% to £2.9bn [TNS 52w/e 22 March 2009] to account for...
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NewsWaitrose brand price hikes anger suppliers
Waitrose has caused fury among branded suppliers who believe the retailer has increased branded prices to compensate for price cuts in the Waitrose Essential budget range, which was rolled out last month. Unlike the big four, Waitrose has...
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Row breaks out as Co-op Group and Spar ads use same slogan
A row has erupted after The Co-operative Group adopted an advertising slogan that is also used by Spar.The Co-op Group's latest TV ad promotes salmon, potatoes and green beans with a voiceover that says: "Dinner for two for under five pounds...
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Dundee smokers offered Asda vouchers to give up
The Scottish Government has signed up 101 Dundee residents for a pilot scheme that rewards smokers with Asda vouchers if they give up cigarettes. The smokers will each get a £12.50 electronic credit to spend at Asda per week they don't...
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NewsSoup in a Bun failure was down to Tesco, says TV show winner
Southern Co-op is in talks to stock Soup in a Bun after the TV show-winning innovation was delisted by Tesco.
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury's Brighton in winning form
All retailers had their work cut out last week as shoppers flocked to the stores for their favourite food, drink and more importantly, eggs to celebrate Easter
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NewsSecond Opinion: No salvation overseas for Tesco
From Hungary and Poland to the US, the empire faces challenging times, says Jonathan Pritchard
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NewsGeoff Burch Talks Shop: The Londis
In the first of a new series of articles for The Grocer, business guru and presenter of BBC TV programme All Over the Shop Geoff Burch visits a Londis convenience store in Leamington spa to give it his best makeover