All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 14
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NewsM&S teases ‘fairy tale’ Christmas ad
Marks & Spencer has taken inspiration from Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz for its Christmas TV ad campaign.
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InterviewsDamian Thornton: Stamford's deal driver
The Stamford partner talks ethical principles, UK food’s lure to Japan and why he thinks the future is bright for M&A…
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NewsSoreen put up for sale by McCambridge
McCambridge is preparing to put malt loaf brand Soreen up for sale, The Grocer understands.
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News£42bn tied up in inefficient working capital by grocery industry
A staggering £42bn is tied up in “inefficient working capital” at the world’s top 40 food and drink companies, according to consultants REL.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches frozen ready meals and babyfood ranges
Marks & Spencer is looking to break into frozen ready meals and launch a babyfood range.
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NewsSelfridges puts edible, fantasy London in shop window
Selfridges has created a fantasy London scene made out gingerbread for its main Christmas window display.
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Grocer 33Waitrose Cheltenham
Our success is down to the staff and it’s nice that they get recognition for that…
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NewsM&S steps up Simply Food store rollout in UK and Europe
Marks & Spencer is planning to double the rate of Simply Food store openings in the UK and abroad.
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NewsHotel Chocolat plans restaurants in Borough Market and Leeds
Hotel Chocolat is opening a restaurant in London’s Borough Market next month – to be followed by another in Leeds…
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NewsM&S to slash food business costs by 2% per annum
Marks & Spencer is looking to slash costs across its food business by 2% per annum…
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NewsPepsiCo Europe sales rise 3% in third quarter
PepsiCo has reported a 3% increase in like-for-like European sales in the third quarter.
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NewsRetailers prepare for 3.2% business rates hike
Retailers will be hit by an increase in business rates of hundreds of millions of pounds in 2014.
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NewsCadbury trademark rejection doesn't mean purple free-for-all
Contrary to press reports this week, Cadbury has not lost the exclusive right to use its iconic purple on packaging…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket price inflation falls as commodity costs plummet
Supermarket price inflation has fallen for a fourth month in a row following sharp drops in commodity costs over the summe…
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NewsPricing guru Mark Kupelian promoted from Asda to Walmart
Asda’s head of pricing Mark Kupelian has been promoted to senior director in strategy and enablement at Walmart…
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NewsIceland 7% cheaper than Asda thanks to ambient and chilled
Iceland is best known as a frozen food retailer – but it is more price competitive with the big four on chilled…
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NewsWaitrose’s online shop adds ‘multi-search jotter’
Waitrose has revamped its online shop in an effort to make it easier to navigate and buy regularly purchased items.
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NewsUK food and drink exports get helping hand with action plan
The government has set out plans to add £500m to the UK economy by helping 1,000 food and drink companies with their international growth over the next two years.
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NewsJamie Oliver hires Dragon Rouge to boost brand personality
The Jamie Oliver food and cookware range is being revamped in a bid to “better reflect the chef’s personality and passion …
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NewsWhitworths kicks off plans for expansion after Equistone sale
Whitworths CEO Peter Utting is embarking on a major expansion of the business following its sale to Equistone Partners…