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Apple keeps VK drinkers sweet
In order to maintain interest in its VK Vodka Kick range GBL has added an apple version. The brand made its name in the on-trade but has been picked up by the major players in the take home market. It is listed by Safeway and Somerfield and ...
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Multiples: Price plus' vision key to Asda's plans for Geor
Prices in Asda's clothing business will continue to be driven down as the retailer looks to build on the double digit sales growth it is currently enjoying. Andy Bond, md of the George operation, said: "Lower prices is a key part of the George...
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Marks and Spencer: M&S works to enhance image in fresh produ
Organics central in drive to expand niche markets Marks and Spencer claimed several "firsts" this week in its drive to enhance its fresh produce image. The new lines include organic Elsanta strawberries, grown by Angus Davison of Herefordshire....
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Leading edge: TV advertising - who needs it?
Safeway's decision to shun small screen advertising and place its faith in the good old fashioned flyer 10 million of them to trumpet its offers every week has been a resounding success. So, is TV advertising all it's cracked up to be? Steve...
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Somerfield: Results vindicate Kwik Save retention'
Somerfield's decision to retain its Kwik Save stores and operate two separate fascias has been vindicated by the results announced this week, according to chief executive Alan Smith. He said: "Some suppliers had doubts about Kwik Save, but had it...
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Co-op ban on pesticides goes too far say farmers
The National Farmers' Union has accused the Co-operative Group of overstepping the mark after it announced a ban on suppliers using 20 types of pesticides. A spokeswoman for the NFU said only three types of pesticide on the Co-op's banned list had...
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Somerfield: Relationship will grow' says Smith as Nisa-Toda
Somerfield is set to expand its relationship with Nisa-Today's to include buying. Chief executive Alan Smith told The Grocer this week: "This is certainly a relationship that will grow." He suggested Nisa-Today's could be used to buy items such...
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Multiples: Grimsey's three-year strategy to restore fortunes
Iceland's chief executive Bill Grimsey hopes to transform the chain into the Tesco of high street retailing. His three-year strategy aims to improve availability, customer service and to exploit links with wholesaler Booker and foodservice firm...
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Multiples: Blow for Asda as Iceland gets executive star catc
The defection of Asda's trading director to Iceland is the latest in a series of board departures, marking a continual brain drain from the supermarket chain. Mike Coupe, who takes over from Russell Ford as managing director at Iceland, is being...
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Training: Small retailers find it hard to make the time for
Small retailers face problems in finding the time and money for training, according to a government commissioned report on local shops. The Better Regulation Task Force report says training take up by small shops is low because of the prevalence of...
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Central Europe: Expansion will push the markets to saturatio
Central European markets such as Poland and the Czech Republic will reach saturation point next year if retailers' expansion plans are realised, claims a new IGD Market Focus report on the region. Assuming international players such as Tesco and...
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Dairy: Milk Link plans European co-op style restructuring
South of England dairy farmer co-op Milk Link has announced plans to restructure its operations along the lines of a European style producer cooperative. The change in structure will allow Milk Link to raise the capital it needs to finance a move...
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MULTIPLES: Fresco evening trade surprises Safeway
Safeway's new restaurant concept Café Fresco has exceeded the chain's low expectations of picking up a trade in evening dining. David Jeanes, commercial manager for prepared foods and deli, said the concept, which opened in High Wycombe and...
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Could this be the Wal-Mart factor?
Sir; May I pay tribute to my local store, the Asda, at Brighton Marina? I've lived in several big UK towns and sampled the service at all the major multiples. But I have to say that the staff at the marina are easily the best I have ever ...
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Profile: Sara Weller, Sainsbury
Sara Weller is using an Abbey National pen but the irony seems lost on her. She declares innocently: "I've got the world's biggest collection of biros there are about 50 in my bag and I just reached in and grabbed one. I've even still got one from...
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Asda: Cuts fuelled with £100m
Asda is setting the scene for another summer of supermarket price wars as it raises the stakes on the £70m investment Tesco announced earlier this month. The multiple is taking over £100m off its complete range over the next four months in a bid...
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United States: Tesco delivers to US Safeway
Tesco.com is exporting its successful online shopping model across the Atlantic in a bid to turn around the fortunes of Safeway Inc's flagging net shopping division Grocery Works. Under the deal, Tesco will license its store based technology to...
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Employee relations: Stress? Not a problem among our staff sa
Leading supermarkets have defended their record on creating a stress free workplace after a report by the Health and Safety Executive blamed poor management for widespread stress among staff in the UK's shops, factories and offices. Sainsbury,...
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Bread: Price of Hovis hiked up by 5p-9p
British Bakeries has fired the first salvo in the fight to raise bread prices with a price hike on 800g Hovis wholemeal. According to The Grocer 33 shopping survey, the price rose between 5p and 9p to 54p in most multiples, except for Asda and...
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The Grocer Focus on frozen food
STOCK OUTS: NOT ON SAYS SAFEWAY Working with frozen foods is always difficult but Safeway is taking a zero tolerance attitude to out of stocks says Sheila Eggleston Three little words that strike fear into any multiple's logistics department ...