All The Grocer articles in 02 November 2024 – Page 5
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NewsBudget soft drinks sugar tax hike welcomed by campaign groups
The tax is currently applied at two different rates: 18p per litre for drinks with between 5g and 7.9g of sugar and 24p per litre for drinks with 8g or more
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NewsHospitality hit with £1.9bn bill and further ‘collateral damage’ from budget
UKHospitality said the new costs would inevitably result in price increases for consumers
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Analysis & FeaturesSingle-use vapes ban: what next for the top two brands?
Both ElfBar and Lost Mary built their success on disposable lines
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NewsMSC launches global initiative to accelerate sustainability in fisheries
Over 500 fisheries have been certified according to the MSC’s Fisheries Standard. However, the organisation said there was an urgent need for more rapid progress
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NewsLidl pledges £125,000 for charity and relaunches Christmas toy bank appeal
The £125,000 will go to charity partners hosting festive events across the country, providing essential funding to purchase food and other supplies
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NewsLidl makes big changes to store layouts and adds self-checkouts
There are also new security measures including a one-way barrier at the entrance and another at the self-checkouts where customers must scan a receipt before leaving
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NewsSelect & Save begins rollout of new fascia and store design
The business said it had been working on a new identity over the past year to distinguish itself from an “increasingly bland and static market”
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Comment & OpinionThe trouble with AI-generated personas
By generating synthetic personas that mimic humans, researchers can explore diverse consumer behaviours, preferences and trends at scale, say Kerry Jones of Greencore, and Julia Brannigan of Bulbshare
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NewsLidl pulls heart-strings in Christmas ad 2024
Lidl is pulling heartstrings and focusing on the joy of sharing and giving back during the festive season
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NewsOven mitts are back for singalong Morrisons Christmas ad 2024
Morrisons is bringing back last year’s singing oven mitt puppets for a new rendition of You Give a Little Love from Bugsy Malone
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NewsDriving Gnome for Christmas: Asda Christmas ad 2024
Asda is going big and going gnome in its punny Christmas ad campaign
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NewsKevin the Carrot returns on a mission to save Christmas in Aldi’s 2024 ad
Kevin the Carrot is back, this time on a mission to save the spirit of Christmas itself from evil (bah) humbug sweets
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NewsTesco launches milk sustainability partnership with Arla and Müller
The launch of the Future Dairy Partnership marks a significant step towards uniting the dairy industry to accelerate reduction of emissions
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NewsMedia Bites 4 November: Interest rate cuts, budget woes, M&S
Rachel Reeves’ budget and its impact on business and the economy is still making headlines
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NewsLancashire Farm Dairy sees profits double due to new listings
The yoghurt maker posted ‘record’ results in the year to 31 January 2024
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NewsDawn French returns in M&S Christmas ad 2024
M&S is bringing back its Christmas Fairy voiced by comedian Dawn French – this time joining her character on screen
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NewsWincanton and GXO merger could raise prices for customers, watchdog says
The CMA launched an investigation into the £760m deal in September
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Comment & OpinionCelebrity brands get attention – but can they thrive long term?
In the past few years, we’ve seen a significant rise in the use of celebrity status as a way to grow brand awareness, says Ellie Webb of Caleño Drinks
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Comment & OpinionGoldie Lookin Chain take discounter trip with Middle of Lidl song
For the comedy posse, a trip to their local discounter sparks something close to an existential crisis
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Comment & OpinionGuinness serves up success with help from dancing can
The naff ‘dancing can’ seems a strange object for Guinness to choose as the recipient of its brand coolness