All The Grocer articles in 31 January 2015
Previous issues.
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NewsDiageo sees improving sales trends despite first half revenue dip
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes hailed an improved first half performance despite posting lower than expected sales this morning after a slowdown in Latin America and Asia.
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NewsArgos digital stores to open inside Sainsbury's supermarkets
Initial run sees ten smaller Argos stores, with capability to deliver products within hours, occupying 1,000-5,000 sq ft of Sainsbury’s supermarkets
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NewsStrong Christmas for Cranswick but pig price deflation hits revenue
Deflation in pig prices has continued to act as a drag on Cranswick revenues in its third quarter but failed to make a dent in the group’s profits.
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NewsBooths confirms price it pays to farmers for milk
Supermarket says it pays more than all its other rivals, has close relationship with farmers
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NewsOcado expands London operations with new depot to be ready by 2017
Online grocery retailer set to add more than half a million sq ft of space over 35-acre site
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NewsWholesaler Booker to hand out £11m worth of vouchers to independent retailers
Other offers will also be available, including free stock, as part of Booker’s “Thank You” event
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Comment & OpinionWinter weather means soup-ercharged sales for those who can meet demand
Research suggests that, while heavy snow can mean difficulties for many retailers, for certain sectors the cold is a positive boon
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Analysis & FeaturesIntense competition in UK grocery market driving food and beverage M&A
Fierce competition in UK grocery will be the main driving force behind an uptick in food and beverage M&A this year, according to new analysis by Grant Thornton.
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NewsLidl starts building Europe's largest ever distribution centre
The Spanish centre will create 275 jobs and is due to open in 2016
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Analysis & FeaturesProtein brands want to muscle in on mainstream snacking
Eggy crisps are undeniably unusual but there are a number of other players on the high-protein scene
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Analysis & Features10 things you need to know about... bagged snacks
There are big opportunities in bagged snacks. Our latest digital feature reveals all…
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from truffle chips to cricket bars
We’ve teamed up with Mintel to scour the world’s supermarkets to find 10 of the best bagged snacks launches of the year.
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Analysis & FeaturesBiggest snack brands ramp up ad spend by 37.5%
The biggest spenders caused a stir for different reasons as Walkers raised eyebrows with the relaunch of its Do Us a Flavour competition.
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Analysis & FeaturesPopcorn sales boom with 38% growth
With 90% of Americans regularly buying popcorn compared to 40% of Brits, how much further can it grow?
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: 40% of young binge on crisps and 75% skip meals
A new poll for The Grocer suggests the notion of three square meals a day is becoming a thing of the past
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Analysis & FeaturesNuts crack the £400m barrier with 8.5% growth
In a category traditionally dominated by own label, brands are cashing in with an increasing array of fancy flavours
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Analysis & FeaturesBagged snacks buyer Q&A: ‘Vagueness’ will lose a pitch
There’s not much Jessica Morgan doesn’t know about bagged snacks
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Analysis & FeaturesBagged snack brands ditch Facebook
Just nine of the UK’s 25 best-selling bagged snack brands currently have an official Facebook page
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Analysis & FeaturesHealthier crisps sales boom
’Healthier’ snacks and premium vegetable crisps marketed on their lower fat content are booming.
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Analysis & FeaturesDigital panel: Burt's impresses in posh crisp test
Will it stand out in store? How do we compare with the competition? Are we offering value for money?