Asda bites back in prices battle

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Asda, the UK supermarket, is heading for another skirmish in the high-priced consumer goods war, with the announcement it is to sell a premium dog food, Eukanuba, at prices up to GB 1.60 lower than specialist pet shops. In addition, it is to launch its own gourmet dog food, called Asda Hero Nutrition Plan, at prices claimed to be 30% below those of its rivals. According to Asda, the manufacturer Iams did not want the products sold in a supermarket and refused to supply them. In two days time a landmark European Court ruling will be made, concerning sourcing of so-called grey-market goods. Retailers could find it highly difficult to obtain grey market supplies, should the EU rule against the practice.

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Announces its plan to sell premium dog food Eukanuba, at prices up to GB 1.60 lower than specialist pet shops

Strategy & planning, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Supermarkets, ASDA

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Carpetright to buy back 850,000 shares

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UK based carpet retailer, Carpetright, has announced that it has appointed Ms Shena Winning as its new finance director, to replace Mr Ian Sneyd. Mr Sneyd has left the company to pursue other interests. Ms Winning joined the company in September 1997 as its head of finance and administration. Carpetright has also announced a slight increase in its sales which over the last three weeks have increased by 2%, 4% and 6% respectively. Carpetright is also to commence a share buyback of 850,000 shares at GB 2.68 each.

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Appoints Shena Winning as company's new finance director, replacing Ian Sneyd

Executive changes & profiles, Floor Covering Stores, Carpetright PLC

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It's never too late to bounce back

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Early-years childcare focuses on spontaneity and relationships, according to former teacher Michael Fletcher, who is now following a National Nursery Examination Board course for mature students. He feels that his studies have been an excellent preparation for fatherhood.

Interview, Study and teaching, Preschool children, Preschool teaching, Fletcher, Michael

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