All articles by James Halliwell – Page 43
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McKenna well placed after Asda reshuffle
With chief marketing officer Rick Bendel turning his attention exclusively to Walmart - chief marketing officer for China Stephen Smith replaces him in the UK from May - this week’s announcement marks a complete transformation in Asda’s senior team since CEO Andy Clarke replaced Andy Bond in May 2010.
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NewsHeron Foods looks to open 30 new stores
Frozen food discounter Heron Foods is planning on boosting store numbers by up to 30 in the next 12 months.
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NewsStrong industry support for alcohol reduction commitment
As reported in The Grocer last month, a billion units of alcohol will be shed by the alcohol industry as part of the Responsibility Deal.
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Analysis & FeaturesFast and fantastic
It’s easy to lick your lips at the sight of a hand-crimped Cornish pasty or a dainty cupcake lovingly iced by a local baker.
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NewsAsda unveils petrol price comparison tool online
Asda has launched a price comparison website dedicated exclusively to petrol.
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NewsLeiths to boost Asda's premium credentials
Asda is gearing up for a major revamp of its Extra Special range to reflect its partnership with Leiths School of Food & Wine
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NewsSurplus website aims to be the eBay of fmcg
Fmcg suppliers looking to shift excess stock will soon be able to use a new eBay-style website to sell direct to buyers.
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NewsFears of cartel action stymie eco-alliances
Supermarkets are deliberately holding back on collaborative eco-projects for fear of being accused of cartel forming or price fixing - and hauled into court and fined.
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Grocer 33Waitrose, Goldsworth Park
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsKelsius unveils wireless temperature-checking system
Food safety compliance specialist Kelsius has launched a web-based system to wirelessly monitor food temperatures during food delivery preparation and holding.
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NewsAsda snaps up George supplier GAAT
Asda is buying GAAT, the largest supplier of clothing for its George fashion label.
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NewsPoundland warehouses benefit from new customised tablet PCs
Poundland has improved its warehouse operations by rolling out handheld tablet PCs to check deliveries and availability.
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NewsAsda takes its supplier scheme to NI
Asda has launched its ‘Supplier Development Academy’ concept in Northern Ireland after trials in Scotland boosted supplier sales.
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Samworth Brothers CEO Stein to step down
Brian Stein is set to retire as chief executive officer of Samworth Brothers at the end of March.
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Analysis & FeaturesA year on, is Clarke getting Tesco back on track?
He’s had a rough ride in his first 12 months, but the CEO could soon appease his critics with a raft of measures for the UK.
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NewsSunday Times names Iceland as UK's best big employer
Iceland Foods has been named the UK’s best big company to work for by the Sunday Times.
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NewsNow Poundland pulls out of controversial work scheme
Poundland has become the latest retailer to withdraw from the government’s controversial work programme, which placed job seekers in mandatory unpaid positions in a number of retailers across the UK.
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Spar revamps contactless pay systems
Spar has started revamping its contactless payment systems.
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Former Woolies staff call for compensation
An e-petition demanding compensation for Woolworths staff who missed out on a share of January’s £67m payout has been launched.
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Arla trialling power from waste system
Arla Foods is testing new technology that will allow it to power its plants by converting waste into energy.