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Tesco closes in on Asda while Walkers gives snacks a leg up
Competition becomes more fierce in the fascia chart this week with only two percentage points separating the top three. Asda and Tesco retain first and second positions respectively with Safeway rising to third place. Heinz slips to fourth...
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heads need banging together
Sir Peter Davis wants to see fresh debate about food chain issues unhindered by relentless competitive jostling, as he tells Clive Beddall Sainsbury chief executive Sir Peter Davis blames the major multiples' "dog eat dog" attitude for his...
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David Simons takes over from Haghighi at the helm of Parisa
Former Somerfield chief executive David Simons has taken over from Nader Haghighi at the helm of Warrington-based Parisa Group. Simons, who left Somerfield after overseeing its disastrous purchase of Kwik Save, now has full executive responsibility...
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Mini-hypers for overseas
Tesco has developed a mini hypermarket format as part of its aggressive plan to accelerate store openings overseas. The mini-hypers still boast sales areas of around 75,000 sq ft compared with the 100,000 to 120,000 sq ft Tesco normally opens....
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JS pours scorn on Tesco price boast
Clive Beddall Sainsbury has slammed Tesco's research findings which claim it enjoys a price advantage over competitors as "fanciful" In a bluntly worded statement as The Grocer went to Press, the Stamford Street multiple said: "Nobody believes...
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CHRISTMAS: it's a GIFT TO RETAILERS
Manufacturers have lifted the lid on their 2001 seasonal offerings. Tracy West samples the goods C hristmas is coming which means only one thing for confectionery sales are set to go through the roof. According to Cadbury, which uses Information...
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co-operative group
Decline in home cooking skills needs to be arrested' says buyer Meat eating habit must be broadly reaffirmed' In common with most other outlets, it has been a tough year for red meat sales for the Co-operative Group. And, in spite of...
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Tesco says its continuous replenishment system is going live
National Lottery Instants is launching a new scratchcard game on October 6 called Instant Monopoly offering players six chances to win on each ticket. London fine foods retailer Fortnum & Mason has posted a 7.1% increase in full year pre-tax profit...
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co-operative group
Targeted promotions and leafleting campaigns as superstores feel the pinch Tactical marketing action launched for larger stores The Co-operative Group is taking urgent action to help its larger stores maintain market share in an increasingly...
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the customer
is king n It ain't easy being this good, so the saying goes. Behind Tesco's apparently effortless supremacy lies hard work and a relentless drive to understand shifting consumer demands, a perspective now crucial for the whole food chain as Terry...
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Global standard would cut costs
Ed Bedington, Geneva A globally accepted food safety system could lead to lower costs for retailers and suppliers, the Global Food Safety Initiative conference heard in Switzerland on Wednesday. John Longworth, Tesco's trading law and technical...
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Soller Europe Limited
68 Trematon Place Teddington Middlesex TW11 9RH Tel: 0208 977 5449 Fax: 0208 977 0050 Email: george.phillips@tesco.net Web: www.popz.com Key personnel Sales & marketing director George Phillips Key brand Popz ...
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The Tesco interim results presentation ended up being a bit
Terry Leahy bounced into the briefing room, looking extremely chirpy after his early morning spat, sorry interview, with Today on Radio 4. Sadly, very few of my media colleagues bothered to turn up to hear what the chief of the Tesco profit...
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Independents face challenge of standalone Express stores
EXCLUSIVE Julian Hunt Tesco has confirmed every independent retailer's worst nightmare it is planning to start trials of standalone Express c-stores. Thanks to its partnership with Esso, the multiple is on track to have 150 Express forecourt...
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Irish republic
Discounters force Tesco into deeper cuts The recent arrival of Lidl and Aldi in the Irish market has intensified competition in the grocery sector over the past year, according to Maurice Pratt, managing director of Tesco Ireland. Tesco, once...
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t's said that young children often have as strong a bond wit
Traditionally, sugar confectionery's devotees have been the very young or the more senior members of society, with almost all households with children buying sweets for kids, and the older age group swelling in number. According to manufacturers,...
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english plums and apples
Research will be used to discuss long-term opportunities with growers Waitrose tests potential of traditional varieties Waitrose is working closely with Brogdale Horticultural Trust this autumn to assess whether consumers still have a taste for...
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Felwick bids Waitrose farewell after 11 momentous years'
David Felwick, the man widely credited with having restored the fortunes of Waitrose, is stepping down from the food chain to become deputy chairman of parent group the John Lewis Partnership. Felwick moves over next March and will be replaced as...
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Discovering that the new man at the helm of Marks & Spencer'
You see, after chatting with King for a couple of hours it becomes clear this passion for sailing which he's had for 15 years or more says far more about the man than anything on his hugely impressive CV. In short: King is a chatty and likeable...
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Outdoor pig production gets a boost with M&S launch
Pork and bacon from outdoor pig production has been steadily increasing its share of the market over the years and now accounts for about 30% of production. Now Marks & Spencer is introducing its Duroc pig range, due to launch in stores from 24...