All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 82
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NewsCity backs Morrisons price cuts but shoppers remain sceptical
Morrisons’ 1,200 price cuts have proved a hit with industry experts and City analysts…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Dalton's Declaration of Independence spark price war?
With 1,200 lines cut permanently in price, how will rivals react?…
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons, cheaper
Morrisons’ price cuts and marketing blitz have been broadly welcomed by analysts. Its task now is two-fold…
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NewsMorrisons slashes 1,200 prices in major marketing blitz
Morrisons is permanently slashing the prices on 1,200 everyday essentials as it looks to rebalance its price proposition and help it fight back against the discounters.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons proves slow to shift the focus of its promotions
Just over a month ago, Morrisons finally woke up to the threat of the discounters…
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NewsVictory buys Manchester-based e-cigarette maker VIP
US-based Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation has snapped up a second UK e-cig maker since January with the $50m (£30m) acquisition of Manchester-based VIP.
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NewsMorrisons trademarks Match & More for loyalty scheme
Morrisons has moved a step closer to launching its new loyalty scheme and may even be planning a price-matching strategy…
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NewsSunday trading poll reveals 54% of shoppers favour relaxation
A poll for The Grocer has found just over half of shoppers are in favour of relaxing current Sunday trading laws…
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NewsScandinavian Tobacco to launch cheapest mini cigars on market
A new mini cigar from Scandinavian Tobacco Group will be cheaper than any cigarette or cigar, claims the supplier…
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NewsMorrisons ditches dump bins in drive to simplify stores
Morrisons is ditching a unique feature of its in-store offer – the dump bins and promotional tables…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are Sunday trading rules back in the open?
And, as the debate resurfaces, what chance of a relaxation?…
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NewsMorrisons takes Market Street outside in bid to win shoppers
Morrisons is continuing its focus on attracting new shoppers by taking elements of its Market Street offer outside…
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NewsBelinda Youngs to leave as Morrisons creates own-label unit
Belinda Young to leave as Morrisons creates own-label unit to take on discounters, but still no sign of a price war…
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Comment & OpinionChantler review takes us back to the start
Where does the government’s tobacco policy stand after yesterday’s Chantler review into plain packs?
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Comment & OpinionVaping not aping
Does the e-cig industry need make some changes if it wants to convince politicians it is the bright new future?
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NewsWales weighs e-cig ban in public places and minimum unit pricing
The Welsh government has drawn up controversial plans to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places, and minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
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NewsJTI removes gantry from c-store caught selling tobacco to minors
Japan Tobacco International UK has removed a Scottish retailer’s tobacco gantry…
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NewsMorrisons offers 5%-off vouchers to friends and family
Morrisons is hoping its staff can help it drum up new shoppers by giving 5%-off vouchers to their friends and families…
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NewsASA backs JTI's anti-plain tobacco packaging ads
The ASA has revised its ruling on Japan Tobacco International’s anti-plain packaging adverts…
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NewsSunday trading campaign to use social media to help relax rules
The Sunday trading hours debate looks set to kick off once more…