All Iceland articles – Page 40
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Organic food: The great divide
Sales of organic food show no sign of slowing despite Iceland's revelation that not all its customers could stomach it. But as the category moves mass market, can it live up to shoppers' expectations? Linda Pettit reports Iceland's admission...
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News special: organics in crisis
Iceland admits policy is basically flawed Iceland's chief executive Bill Grimsey insists the sales dive sparked by its organic initiative is only a temporary blip in the chain's fortunes. He said the move spearheaded by former Iceland md...
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Somerfield: Annie is back but Jerry goes to Corrie
The star of Somerfield's TV ad campaign is to live on in a new series of commercials due to be aired within a matter of weeks. And the company's Kwik Save subsidiary is targeting Iceland with an aggressive press ad campaign. Annie has been at the...
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Iceland chain goes for stability
The new managing director of Iceland is no stranger to the frozen food chain. And the appointment of Andrew Pritchard who joined the chain from Ernst & Young in 1983 gives the Iceland group some much needed stability at a time when the mds of...
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Wholesaling: I'll take my time over Booker'
A new managing director for Booker will not be appointed for at least 12 weeks, says Bill Grimsey, chief executive of the parent Iceland group. Grimsey, who has just completed his first week at the head of Iceland, said he was prepared to take his...
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Iceland: Grimsey replaces Rose and promises to release ener
Iceland has found a replacement for departing chief executive Stuart Rose in record time with the appointment of Wickes boss Bill Grimsey. But the company is still searching for a replacement for Booker chief Charles Wilson, who announced he would...
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News review 2000: Booker's rose basks in the limelight, then
In May, the UK's biggest wholesale company Booker became the junior partner in a "merger" with Iceland, and Booker boss Stuart Rose took over as chief executive of the merged company. Iceland's charismatic founder Malcolm Walker became chairman and...
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Iceland: Floods write off Iceland's Lewes store
Iceland will not reopen its existing store in Lewes, East Sussex as repairs to structural damage caused by flooding are not "economically viable". But the company said it had not yet ruled out reopening in the town if suitable premises were...
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News analysis: Iceland
A chill in the City Bill Grimsey arrived at Iceland and was angry at what he discovered. But he's getting on with the job. Organics and dotcom fascias have a shorter shelf life while ready meals will run and run, as he tells Helen Gregory Iceland...
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News analysis: Iceland
Carry on Malcolm. It's still early days for the Iceland/Booker merger, so does Stuart Rose's departure put the odd couple on a shakier footing? John Wood and Elaine Watson report on the challenges ahead for Malcolm Walker Malcolm Walker was taking...
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Art of getting sushi right
A new frozen convenience sushi from Sea Products International is to go on sale at Sainsbury and Makro this month. The frozen sushi is manufactured and quick frozen in Iceland. Local fresh products and Japanese recipes and processes are used in...
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And Iceland replies...
Sir; We are surprised and disappointed to read that one of our suppliers feels it has been treated unfairly, as all our negotiations so far have been very cordial with a clear sense of fair play. Unfortunately it is difficult to comment on...
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The odd couple: Iceland: £15m savings found in supplier stud
Iceland Group has identified potential savings of £15m following analysis of its suppliers. Speaking at the announcement of Iceland's interim results, chief executive Stuart Rose confirmed reports in The Grocer (News, August 19, p4) that the group...
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In the city: Analysts are hungry for more light to be shed
As Iceland prepares to release its last set of separate interim results on Tuesday, observers will be more interested in the accompanying progress report about its merger with Booker. "Investors just want to hear some reassuring noises about the...
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The odd couple: Booker and Iceland begin talks with supplier
Cherrypicking the best for both' Suppliers remain sceptical about Iceland's chances of securing the £50m synergy benefits outlined at the time of its merger with Booker. The newly enlarged group plans to meet its major suppliers over the next...
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Multiples: Iceland denies bullying
Exclusive Julian Hunt Iceland has reacted strongly to complaints from suppliers that the frozen food specialist has been employing strong arm tactics as it tries to negotiate better terms. Suppliers have contacted The Grocer to voice their...
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In the city: Many Booker shareholders didn't like the idea o
There was little surprise this week when Iceland announced that it had secured enough acceptances from Booker shareholders for the "merger" of the two to go ahead. However, there were obviously a fair number of Booker's shareholders who were willing...
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Tesco defiant over posters
Trading Standards officers have stepped in to curb the scrap between Iceland and Tesco over pricing claims. Iceland says that officials ordered Tesco to remove posters in its stores which claimed its frozen food was cheaper than Iceland's. But...
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The odd couple: Booker boss warns of major and rapid change
Merger is just the beginning Booker's merger with Iceland is only the start of big changes that will sweep the entire grocery sector, the cash and carry group's chief executive has said. Stuart Rose told the Scottish Wholesale Association annual...
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Cash & carries: Wholesale success
Following Booker's merger with Iceland, questions are being asked about the long-term future of the cash & carry sector as we know it. Consultant Dave Turnbull explains Cash & carry operators come in two broad types those that are two weeks away...