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Baileys’ price drops to all-time low
The price of Baileys has dropped again to a price even lower than last Christmas, reaching an all-time low in the annual drinks discounting war. The cream liqueur brand has this week dropped by a further 2p in Tesco to just £9.84 per litre,...
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Tesco claims delay inquiry
New claims that Tesco could have breached planning consents and attempted to entice shoppers away from local retailers has delayed an inquiry into the future of the high street by up to a month.The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group...
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Tesco’s voucher scheme a sporting success
Tesco is heralding its voucher collection scheme for kids’ sports equipment a success after more than 40,000 schools and clubs signed up to Tesco Sport.The eight-week scheme, which came to a close last month, led to more than 335 million...
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Iddison will ensure the pork pies have it
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie producer Dickinson & Morris has appointed Lucy Iddison as its new brand manager.Iddison joins Dickinson & Morris from Northern Foods where she was the Tesco category manager for its chilled pastry savoury...
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Tesco circling over retail development in Jersey
Tesco and a French supermarket are both eyeing a plot of land in Jersey for a move on to the island, according to sources.The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, who owns the 125-year lease on the Westmount Quarry site, is considering...
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Small players think big
The rise of non food is catching on. Fiona McLelland reportsTesco, Asda and Sainsbury have developed a sophisticated non food offering to rival the best on the high street. They have long shaken off the inferior image of supermarkets’...
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Small players think big
The rise of non food is catching on. Fiona McLelland reportsTesco, Asda and Sainsbury have developed a sophisticated non food offering to rival the best on the high street. They have long shaken off the inferior image of supermarkets’...
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Tesco barcode harmony drive
Tesco is to begin the roll out of standardised product data across all its suppliers from early next year as it strives to cut costs from its supply chain.John Mooney, the Tesco senior business analyst who is heading up the move to Global Data...
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Tesco barcode harmony drive
Tesco is to begin the roll out of standardised product data across all its suppliers from early next year as it strives to cut costs from its supply chain.John Mooney, the Tesco senior business analyst who is heading up the move to Global Data...
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Expertise of Tesco duo comes on board at Asda
Asda has appointed two Tesco senior managers as part of its ongoing restructure of its executive board.Darren Blackhurst, Tesco’s commercial director for Tesco Thailand, will join Asda’s executive board as food trading director in January...
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Expertise of Tesco duo comes on board at Asda
Asda has appointed two Tesco senior managers as part of its ongoing restructure of its executive board.Darren Blackhurst, Tesco’s commercial director for Tesco Thailand, will join Asda’s executive board as food trading director in January...
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An appeal to the elderly
Tesco is aiming to snatch a greater share of Britain’s grey pound with special offers to entice senior citizens into stores.The retailer has started offering over 60s double Clubcard points if they shop at selected stores on Tuesdays. At...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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A passion for puds
Farmhouse Fare’s homeliness is an NPD engine says Stefan ChomkaAt a conference in May this year during a question and answer session led by Sir Terry Leahy, Helen Colley stood up and asked the Tesco chief why his supermarket didn’t...
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Innovation is hailed by Tesco
Innovation is at last appearing in the stagnant beer and cider category, according to the head of alcohol buying at Tesco, who criticised in strong terms the lack of activity last year.Mark Murphy, BWS category director, said that standard...
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Exquisite spuds Smile on Tesco
The first potatoes to be sold under Tesco’s premium Finest sub-brand went into stores this week. The two varieties – Exquisa and Smile – are both new to the UK and the latter is exclusive to Tesco.Both are being supplied by the supermarket’s...
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Aldi offers premium range
Aldi is taking on the multiples with the launch of a premium range to fit its new quality-led brand positioning.The discounter is moving into the territory occupied by Tesco Finest and Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference with its Specially...
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Tesco to continue expansion
Tesco is set to continue its international expansion, Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive of Tesco, has revealed.In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Sir Terry said: “Nothing is static about international retailing and we will steadily add...
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Tesco closing in on US entry
Tesco’s much-anticipated entry into Wal-Mart’s backyard is imminent and will be through a joint venture with US chain Meijer, according to sources. Tesco is tipped to take a 49% stake in the mid-west company for £2.5bn. It is thought it will...