All articles by Charlie Wright – Page 25
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Comment & Opinion
Andy's Christmas carol
After a rollercoaster year, it seems quite a while since Asda was flying.
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NewsJamie Oliver adds the stardust for Sainsbury’s fairytale Christmas
Jamie Oliver will again star for Sainsbury’s in a festive ad campaign celebrating a “fairytale” Christmas.
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on Perkins' snark and Dutch elm disease
Is it really 35 years since The Good Life? Or rather, is it only 35 years?
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NewsBrand ambassadors: sinners and saints
Sleaze doesn’t sell – which is why some brand owners are rethinking their current roster of sporting ambassadors. But, as Rob Brown and Charlie Wright discover, it doesn’t always pay to switch from sinners to saints
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NewsOnken sold to Swiss group Emmi
Dr Oetker has sold its Onken yoghurt brand to Swiss dairy group Emmi. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, is subject to regulatory approval.
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NewsMorrisons calls off pursuit of former Safeway chair Webster
Morrisons has halted its legal proceedings against David Webster, the former chairman of Safeway.
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Comment & OpinionMarc's masterplan
Today we got our first real glimpse of what Marks & Spencer will look like under Marc Bolland. And the early signs are… not that different.
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News
Alan Partridge comeback for Foster’s is online smash
The comeback of Alan Partridge, sponsored by Foster’s, has leapt to the top of YouTube’s most-watched videos.
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Comment & Opinion
Away with the Fairies
While organic struggled and brands promoted themselves towards oblivion, Fairtrade proved surprisingly hardy during the recession. Some principles, it seemed, were non-negotiable.
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Comment & OpinionTwo Harts are better than one
When Mike Davies in May announced his departure from Thorntons, it was amid the clatter of profits warnings.
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NewsTesco brings back Big Exchange to kick-start Christmas push
Tesco has revived its Big Clubcard Voucher Exchange as the UK’s largest supermarket continues to ramp up its Christmas offensive.
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NewsReckitt powers on despite European slowdown
Reckitt Benckiser has notched up double-digit improvements in sales and profits for the past three months, despite a slight dip in like-for-like sales in Europe.
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NewsReckitt completes deal for Durex maker SSL
Reckitt Benckiser has completed its £2.5bn acquisition of SSL International.
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Comment & OpinionDunn and dusted
The best double-act since the original Gold Blend couple have officially called it day.
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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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News
Fowl play as Indian chicken firm buys Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers Football Club has been sold to Indian chicken processor Venky’s.
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NewsLatest church-baiting Antonio Federici ad banned
Antonio Federici has had another controversial press advert banned – this time featuring two male priests about to kiss.
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NewsJones named chair of Scotland Food & Drink
Ray Jones has been named as the new chairman of Scotland Food & Drink.
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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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Comment & OpinionDiageo's Champagne moment
Today one of Diageo’s many overseas interests hit the acquisition trail, with East African Breweries splashing out $60m on rival Serengeti. But the Guinness brewer has rather bigger fish to fry on the deal markets.