All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 50
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News
Palmer & Harvey management shakeup sees several senior directors leave
A number of senior directors including executive deputy chairman Chris Etherington have left the wholesaler, The Grocer understands
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Sugro UK to further roll out online ordering system
The buying and marketing group plans to roll out its online ordering system to a further 14 wholesaler member depots
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Comment and Opinion
Can Philip Morris’ IQOS trailblaze a smoke-free future for big tobacco?
The tobacco giant is positioning itself as poacher turned gamekeeper at the vanguard of a technology-led revolution for a smoke-free future, but what is the real reason behind its latest move?
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Retailers braced for consumer confusion over new tobacco laws
A poll of 130 retailers by Palmer & Harvey found 60% did not believe smokers were aware of the changes
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Philip Morris launches IQOS nationally as plain cigarette packs come in
Traditional tobacco manufactuer plans to establish a network of new e-cigarette outlets and partnerships with other retailers
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Buoyant Booker defies Tesco deal distraction talk
Tesco’s proposed £3.7bn takeover of Booker has not distracted the wholesale giant as it delivered a 15% growth in pre-tax
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Booths CEO Chris Dee steps down
Executive chairman Edwin Booth is set to become chairman and CEO
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Morrisons Dunwoody Way, Crewe: Grocer 33 store of the week
“Availability is a really key focus for us and something we are digging deep into every day as a whole team”
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News
Morrisons hikes store staff pay to £8.50 per hour
Morrisons store staff are set to receive a 3.7% pay increase to £8.50 an hour
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Grocer 33
Simon Gregg, Asda VP online grocery: star order
“It’s great to hear such positive customer feedback, which backs up market and our internal metrics”
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News
Palmer & Harvey and Costcutter to close The BuyCo
Palmer & Harvey will now take the buying function back in house
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Palmer & Harvey seals refinancing with Imperial and JTI
P&H has agreed a three-year extension on its key tobacco contract with Tesco
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News
Morrisons More points for fuel at forecourts halved
From 1 May, customers will receive five Morrisons More points for every litre of fuel they buy
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Palmer & Harvey extends key Tesco tobacco contract for three more years
New contract will allay immediate concerns about the future of the delivered wholesale giant
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News
Poundland has eye on the availability prize
Trading director Barry Williams said this week there was a “huge prize” for the discounter if it addressed availability
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Andy Leeser to advise Palmer & Harvey on refinancing process
Tobacco giants are considering investment in P&H following Tesco Booker deal
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The Big Interview
Darren Blackhurst's Simple Charter
Group commercial director Darren Blackhurst has helped Morrisons turn a corner. How has he done it?
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News
Morrisons cuts time to pay smaller suppliers to 14 days
Morrisons is shortening its payment terms for its smaller suppliers to a maximum of 14 days
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Analysis and Features
Tesco-Booker clouds the air for Palmer & Harvey and the tobacco giants
No smoke without fire? P&H has been making moves to become less dependent on tobacco companies for sometime, but rely heavily on them for financing, but will it be one merger too many for industry?
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News
Imperial Brands and JTI confirm Palmer & Harvey stake talks
According to Sky News, the tobacco giants are considering investing tens of millions of pounds into P&H…