All The Grocer articles in 01 April 2023 – Page 12
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new head of communications and engagement
Ed Knight has joined from change communications specialist My Word Communications
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NewsThérèse Coffey hints at fresh produce supply chain reviews
In an often confrontational Commons Efra Committee session this week, the environment secretary said she had lined up one or potentially two ’reviews for the future’
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NewsHolland & Barrett to give store staff 9% pay rise
It means pay for H&B store workers has increased by 15% during the past year, the company said
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Comment & OpinionLive Italian: watch if you like Jack Whitehall, not if you like Italian food
You know what you’re getting with the posh comedian, but foodies should proceed with caution
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NewsPheasant and partridge shortages loom amid lead ammo bans
The game sector has been reluctant to switch to steel-based alternatives despite major retailers having imposed bans on birds shot with lead ammo
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NewsHeinz blames costs as price rises exceed rivals
Heinz has been at the centre of a storm over price hikes
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Comment & OpinionGalaxy plays up its charitable credentials
The Mars brand, formerly focused on indulgence and the value of “me time”, is these days playing up its charitable credentials
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NewsPladis shrinks plain McVitie’s Digestives pack weights by 10%
‘Our products are subject to change to reflect consumer preference, customer demand, affordability and inflationary pressures,’ said Pladis
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ProfilesFortnum & Mason’s Tom Athron wants the grocer to remain relevant – but not through cutting prices
The luxury grocer has revamped the third floor of its Piccadilly flagship store in what is the ‘best expression’ of Athron’s vision for Fortnum’s
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Comment & OpinionWhat would the ‘best version of you’ think of your work habits?
Would the best version of you really rely on PowerPoint for negotiations?
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Promotional FeaturesMasterclass: Transforming the deodorants category to drive growth
As Covid-19 took hold, personal care habits changed and usage occasions reduced. However, this also provided an opportunity for re-invigoration of the category.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the DTC model is struggling post-Covid
Stuck-at-home consumers were captivated by direct-to-consumer offerings. But as they have returned to shops, many brands have followed
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Comment & OpinionIs DTC dead? No, like much of online grocery, it’s just regrouping
DTC is past its pandemic heyday, but some brands are still making it work
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VideosBritain’s Biggest Brands enters physical world
The Museum of Brands features The Grocer’s up to date list of Britain’s Biggest Brands 2023
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Analysis & FeaturesParfetts Birmingham: a look inside the wholesaler’s southernmost depot
Last week, Parfetts opened its new 100,000 sq ft Birmingham cash & carry
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Comment & OpinionRated: the food and drink April Fools’ day pranks for 2023
The best and worst of grocery’s April fool’s pranks. From peri peri gum to, err, fruity flavoured water
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NewsShops in England to see business rates bill drop by more than 50%
The average shop’s bill will fall from £8,172 in 2022/23 to £3,678 in 2023/24, according to retail estate advisors Altus Group
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Innocent: one of the first carbon-neutral factories in the world
Innocent splashed £200m on its first- ever factory, positioned on the edge of the port for fruit fresh off the boat. It is one of several moves to cut down its carbon footprint
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Analysis & FeaturesThe psychology of cheap meat: how we rationalise factory-farming
Why do so many people eat factory-farmed meat despite caring deeply about animal welfare? Through a series of self-deceptions, humans have disconnected meat from its living source
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco chief Ken Murphy’s plea to the government
Ken Murphy has made three demands for government support