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Somerfield to unveil new logo
All of Somerfield's stores will be rebadged with a new logo, although the process could take several years. Chief executive Alan Smith said the company was finalising a new corporate logo likely to be unveiled on a new store in about three months,...
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TESCO: CR steams ahead in phase two
Tesco says it has been delighted by ongoing success with CR as fresh produce joined the fray last year says Sarah Hardcastle T esco has fully implemented the second phase of its continuous replenishment programme, a ground-breaking distribution...
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Retailers now compete fiercely on availability, product fre
That means that more than ever before, retailer supply chains must cope with more complicated challenges and higher performance expectations. Supply chain management is often viewed as the management of efficient and reliable processes but Rene...
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Victoria Stn Concourse Victoria Stn Front Allington Street London London London, SW1 Small bottle of wine 2.69 Jacob's Creek Shiraz 25cl 2.29 ...
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The boss of online delivered wholesaler Blueheath believes h
As any good science student knows, a catalyst is an agent you add to speed up developments and, as such, is a word Colin Smith feels aptly sums up the effect Blueheath will have on the wholesale sector. The former Safeway chief executive is...
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M&S steams ahead with plans for railway Simply Food sites
Exclusive Marks and Spencer plans to open at least 40 Simply Food stores on railway station concourses this year as it looks to accelerate the rollout of its new c-store format. The chain is steaming into railway stations in partnership with SSP,...
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More Duchy lines on shelf
Prince Charles' burgeoning Duchy Originals organics label is seeing in the new year with a raft of new launches. In preserves, blackcurrant (rsp: £2.45) debuts in Safeway this month while English Damson (£2.45) and Balmoral Heather Honey (£3.29)...
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comparing Co-op's shopping basket
Sir; In your last issue of The Grocer you summarised the result of different shops on The Grocer 33. You claimed the Co-op has had the cheapest basket on one occasion, but I find this an unfair comparison. In the few months that I have read the...
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Tesco goes poaching as Asda@tHome converts
Asda is planning a counterattack as Tesco launches a bid to poach Asda@tHome customers in the south east with an offer of 500 Clubcard points, the equivalent of £5. The move comes at the start of a three-month disruption for the Asda@tHome ...
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Safeway plugs loophole with Farmers' Charter
The NFU has welcomed a move by Safeway to plug what it sees as massive flaws in the code of trading practice imposed on the leading multiples by the Department of Trade and Industry. The code legally binds the four largest supermarket groups, but...
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Iceland sales dip is a concern'
Iceland and Morrisons reported strongly contrasting sales figures as they kicked off the round of Christmas period trading statements by the major multiples. A defiant Bill Grimsey insisted Iceland's results were "very good", although he conceded...
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Asda is selling 9ct gold jewellery for as little as £3, so w
Hello, I understand you're flogging cheap jewellery now. Can I get a gold and diamond engagement ring for £30? I don't have any price lists here, sir, but I can ring one of our buyers and give you a call back. (Later, true to his word, our helpful...
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TESCO FIGHTS ON OVER LEVI'S
Tesco is continuing its legal fight to sell cheaper, grey market Levi's jeans in the UK. The European Court of Justice in Strasbourg ruled last month that the multiple could not source Levi's jeans from outside the EU without the brand owner's...
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Sainsbury sells wild venison
Sainsbury has introduced wild venison to its meat counters. The move follows calls from Prince Charles to help venison dealers in the wake of the foot and mouth outbreak as export markets closed. Traditionally, a large percentage of the UK venison...
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Tesco inconsistent on multi-buys
Sir; Residing in Northampton and working in Luton, Bedfordshire, I visit and shop at both Tesco in Weston Favel shopping centre in Northampton, and Tesco in the Arndale shopping centre in Luton. The Tesco Northampton is an Extra format and the...
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Spar wholesaler Capper & Co is to open a fourth railway stat
Sainsbury has teamed up with the World Cancer Research Fund to distribute leaflets on reducing the risk of cancer through diet and lifestyle at its 96 instore pharmacies. Unilever has signed a multimillion dollar advertising agreement with AOL Time...
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Bacardi Breezer 8 x 275ml Price promotion £7.49 Gondol
Bacardi Breezer 8 x 275ml Price promotion £7.48 Gondola end Asda Bacardi Breezer Variety Pack 15 bottles Price promotion £15.49 Floor stack Safeway Cadbury's Chocolate Mousse 100g ...
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Evian links with Waitrose for detox
Evian has a January Detox programme lined up for festive season over-indulgers and has invested £1m of the brand's £10m 2002 support in PR. As part of its out of season penetration' campaign, the company has organised a cross-promotional offer in...
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Asda ditches depots in online arm restructure
Asda is closing its two home delivery picking depots and has abandoned plans for a further 11 nationwide as it restructures the Asda@tHome service. All home shopping orders will be serviced from local stores from April, when picking depots in...
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Unaffiliated retailers get improved ACS offering
The Association of Convenience Stores has unveiled a new membership scheme for unaffiliated independents. Dubbed acsdirect', the scheme comprises the 600 unaffiliated independents within ACS and the 4,000 plus members of ACS associate Newsforce...