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Republic of Ireland: Multiples' pricing parity sparks watchd
A prices survey now under way could lead to an investigation of the two largest chains in the Irish market, Tesco and Dunnes Stores. The four month survey, which will conclude in December, is monitoring the price of 35 branded products, from...
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That was the year that was 10
October 6, 1990. October 6, 1990. Franchise bulk food chain Weigh & Save is mounting a relaunch with a new fascia and livery, a number of key recruitments, and an increased emphasis on site location. Former Asda divisional director Bill Walker, 48,...
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Russia: M&S revives Moscow
Marks and Spencer is considering setting up shop in Moscow despite abandoning plans to enter the volatile market just two years ago. A spokesman confirmed two executives had been dispatched to the Russian capital in September on an "exploratory...
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Code of practice: Big five reel over naive' draft as CWS co
Exclusive Clive Beddall The CWS is urging Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers to involve the Co-op in the DTI's controversial new trading code for the top five multiples and their suppliers. In a letter to consumer affairs minister Kim...
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Co-op adds on to label
The Co-op has added to its own label New World wine offering with wines from South Africa and Argentina. It has introduced a Cape American Oak Pinotage (rsp £4.99) from Stellenbosch and Three Worlds Pinotage-Shiraz-Zinfandel (£6.99) from the...
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Disillusioned by Wal-Mart culture
Sir; We read in The Grocer week in week out that Wal-Mart is having problems in Germany, but with Wal-Mart being a successful company worldwide, you wonder why. Perhaps I have the answer. As a junior manager with Asda, it has become apparent that...
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Profile: David Potts, retail director Tesco
David Potts: curriculum vitae Born: March 1957 Education: Hartshead High School, Tameside College and Hollings College, Manchester. 1973 Joined Tesco as a general assistant, gaining place on management training scheme 1981 Appointed general...
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Multiples: Somerfield: how Simons paid
Former Somerfield boss David Simons has publicly admitted that the Kwik Save acquisition was a mistake and one that cost him a £10m fortune. In an interview to be broadcast by HTV West on Tuesday, Simons reveals: "At the time of the flotation I...
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SIAL show review: Also seen in Paris this week...
A range of organic chicken nuggets on the Moy Park stand attracted interest from continental buyers. The product, which has been added to Tesco's newly expanded range of organics, is available in both 250g and 500g pack sizes. Pudding fans were...
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New packs: M&S adds to organic fruit
Marks and Spencer has launched a range of organic apples and pears. They include Cox, Red Falstaff, Kid's Orange, Red Pippin and Conference, according to newly appointed fruit buyer Gary Lindsell. Lindsell expects at least part of this range to be...
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Multiples: Asda free warranty
Asda is to offer a free three year warranty on all electrical goods bought in its 240 stores. Currently, shoppers pay £607m a year to insure brown and white goods. The Asda warranty, based on the pilot scheme tested at its Asda Wal-Mart...
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Nuts: Cobnuts make a comeback
Traditional Kentish cobnuts are making a comeback on retail shelves. Their growing popularity was highlighted by Waitrose's sponsorship of the growers' association exhibition class held at the National Fruit Show. The crop can be eaten from...
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Training: Aberness shows how to make gains
Investing in training has proved to be a recipe for success for Aberness Foods winner of this year's John Sainsbury 1990 Award at the IGD Food Industry Awards. The Mace wholesaler for Scotland beat off stiff competition from Sainsbury, Princes...
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Carter says farewell to Welcome to drive Co-op loyalty schem
CWS has promoted Ged Carter to general manager, retail marketing. Carter, previously head of brand management, convenience stores, will be responsible for advertising and promotions and marketing development, which includes the Co-op Dividend...
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Multiples: Sainsbury's squares up to Spar with first Local o
Sainsbury is to take on Spar's flagship store in Wylde Green, Birmingham, with the opening of its first Local outside the M25 corridor. The new Local, which is due to open next February, will be in the same precinct as the Blakemore owned Spar....
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Floods: After that deluge praise for public spirited super
Supermarkets have been praised for their help for communities in East Sussex devastated by the recent floods. A Somerfield store in Uckfield and a Safeway store in Lewes will have to be completely refitted after they were flooded with sewage...
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Asda: RPM court battle gets under way
Asda has started its court battle to abolish Resale Price Maintenance for Over The Counter medicines at the Restrictive Practices Court. The hearing is expected to last 30 days with a decision likely later this year. "Even the Director General of...
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Retail spotlight: Tesco in Budapest
Eastward Ho! East meets West in the brands that can be found on Tesco shelves in Budapest, and the locals love it. Clive Beddall reports from the Hungarian capital The scene's familiar, but the location is not. It's 11am on a crisp autumn...
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Safeway: High:low is pushed on
Safeway is extending its aggressive high:low pricing programme to include non food lines. And it has also started the build up to Christmas by featuring seasonal products in its promotional leaflets. Seasonal confectionery brands currently on...
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The Grocer guide to careers: What it's like
The art of getting noticed Let's face it, not many graduates leave university with a burning desire to start selling custard creams to a sceptical buyer at Tesco. It just doesn't appear quite as sexy as selling media space or working at the cutting...