All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 24
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Comment & OpinionSmelling of (Wait)roses
Gardening is proving more than a hobby for the supermarkets.Tesco has plans to open a store combining a supermarket with a Dobbies; Morrisons opened 129 temporary in-store garden centres last year; and now Waitrose is embarking on a major expansion of its gardening business.The move into gardening makes a lot ...
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NewsMarks & Spencer shares rise on Qatar takeover talk
Shares in Marks & Spencer rose to their highest level since October 2010 this morning following reports over the weekend that the Qatar Investment Authority was considering a bid for the retailer.
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NewsWaitrose plants foot in gardening market with stalls and website
Waitrose has revealed plans to open gardening shops outside 41 stores as it rolls out a range of 6,000 garden products.
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Analysis & FeaturesPET and aluminium price upturn a blip?
After a poor summer hit soft drinks sales in 2012, brand owners are now seeing packaging costs rise…
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NewsPolish impersonation fraud victim gets €97k Snickers back
The police recovered €97,000 worth of Snickers stolen by fraudsters impersonating Asda…
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NewsWarburtons rebrands its Pitta Chips
Warburtons, which rebranded its free-from bread two months ago as Newburn Bakehouse, has relaunched its bagged snacks…
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NewsBoots launches evening ready meals range
Boots is launching its first range of evening meals under the healthy eating Shapers brand.
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NewsCity news: Carrefour shares continue recovery
Carrefour shares are continuing their recovery after a dismal 2011 when five profit warnings wiped 40% off the value…
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Analysis & FeaturesAn export crisis?
Last year, food and drink exports fell for the first time since 2004. Will opportunities in emerging markets restore growth…
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NewsHolland & Barrett offers low-price whey protein tubs
Holland & Barrett has launched a range of small whey protein tubs priced £9.99…
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ProfilesJohn Allan, former director of Fine Fare
After studying mathematical sciences at Edinburgh University, Allan started his career in marketing at Lever Brothers…
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NewsWaitrose doubles store refurbishment rate as profits soar by 12%
Waitrose is planning a major store refurbishment programme this year on up to 25 shops – about 10% of its core estate…
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Comment & Opinion
Waitrose plays it smart
Waitrose has done it again. The supermarket has reported full-year sales and profits growth that its bigger rivals would kill for.
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Greencore strikes pay deal with Hull factory workers
Greencore has agreed a pay deal with staff in Hull after workers went on strike at the end of January.
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NewsJames Matthews takes Ocado non-food role as Simon Belsham quits
Ocado has promoted James Matthews to director of non-food – a month after its former non-food director…
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NewsTesco own-label Original Tea gets foil eco packs
Tesco has introduced eco-friendly packaging for its own-label tea…
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NewsPremier Foods results 'reassuring' despite Clarke departure
Premier Foods shareholders were treated to “reassuring” full-year results this week…
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NewsEx-Thorntons chairman blasts planned closure of Belper
The former chairman of Thorntons has criticised the company for closing its shop in Belper…
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Ocado single Smart Pass offers range of benefits
Ocado has merged its paid-for passes offering free deliveries and discounts into one scheme called Smart Pass…
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NewsKingsmill cuts carbon by 13% on key loaves
Kingsmill has slashed the carbon footprint of its three top-selling loaves by 13%…