All The Grocer articles in 01 June 2024 – Page 4
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NewsCity snapshot: Improved weather drives uptick in UK grocery sales
UK supermarket sales remained strong in May, rising 3.3% as shoppers responded to the warmer weather to drive value sales growth to a two-month high
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NewsMüller launches new wave of Declan Rice campaign
The seven-figure campaign begins on 3 June and will build on the previous Müller Rice campaign, launched in November 2022
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Grocer 33Tesco’s Clubcard still dominating in the pricing wars
Tesco was exclusively cheapest for eight items including Gü puddings
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Sutton: Grocer 33 store of the week
It starts with our colleagues – then it’s about constant communication
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Grocer 33‘Spacious’ Sainsbury’s puts end to Tesco winning streak
Our Sainsbury’s shopper appreciated the store’s spacious, clean aisles
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Comment & OpinionBrands need educating on the retail media opportunity
It is doubtful whether retailers are successfully selling all of the benefits or scale that retail media offers, says Anthony Carr, MD, Sellex
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NewsACS warns of fakes as new King Charles banknotes enter circulation
The trade body has advised that convenience store owners visit the Bank of England website for information on spotting fake notes that might enter circulation from 5 June
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NewsWaitrose piloting new stock management tech to boost availability in stores
Waitrose has partnered with Trust Retail to trial the new stock management solution in a select number of stores
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Analysis & FeaturesNational Food Strategy is an-off-the shelf solution for Labour
New taxes and mandatory health targets could be in the pipeline
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NewsSainsbury’s ‘resolves’ latest contactless payment outage
It’s the second issue to affect Sainsbury’s ability to process payments this year
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s forecast data fees: shades of Tesco’s fulfilment fee fiasco?
Sainsbury’s is now charging for forecast data it previously provided for free. Suppliers say it’s a cash grab, but it could become the new normal
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InterviewsMike Callachan on Snappy Shopper: the saviour of independents?
As rival quick-commerce players go under, Snappy Shopper’s focus on independent grocery retailers is working well… for both parties
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Comment & OpinionWhy isn’t the food industry preparing for Wes Streeting’s ‘steamroller’?
Who knows what measures a determined Labour government with a strong majority might introduce?
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Range PreviewAsda targets ‘picky teas’ with new deli bites and picnic range
As ‘picky bits’ season approaches, Asda is out to prove that gourmet doesn’t have to mean pricey
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Comment & OpinionUncensored CMO: vital marketing podcast unpacks Cadbury creatives
The podcast – which has become a must listen for marketing bods – does fine work covering the nuts and bolts of the ad-making process
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Analysis & FeaturesPolitical digs and cheese Swifts: this week on grocery social media
The UK’s cost of cheese crisis highlights economic woes and Ocado, Itsu and Lidl hop on gen Z trends
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Comment & OpinionVisual cues link Ocado convenience with summertime
The ad sees a series of people reminded to buy items based on some seasonal prompts
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NewsNewlat backtracks to meet £700m Princes asking price
The owner of canned giant Princes struck a £700m deal this week with Newlat as the Italian food group went back on an earlier decision to walk away from the deal
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NewsCity News: Pets at Home profits fall amid concern over CMA vet probe
Shareholders were buoyed this week by the petcare retailer holding its forecast for the new financial year, even in the face of a CMA investigation into the vet industry.
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Beer & Cider
With inflation having created cold headwinds for the beer & cider category in recent months, suppliers are hoping for a warmer front ahead as the summer’s sporting season kicks off. Discover how they plan to capitalise on this, and why continued innovation remains critical to growth. This ...