All The Grocer articles in 11 October 2025
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NewsStock Spirits names Nomad Foods executive president as CEO
Steven Libermann will join the Sierra Tequila brand owner in December
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NewsWhite Rabbit rolls gluten-free chilled pasta trio into retail
The pasta boasted ’a bigger surface area and more bite’ than other shapes, White Rabbit said
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NewsUnfabled raises seven-figure investment as supplements rolls out in Boots
Hannah Samano founded Unfabled in 2021 after becoming frustrated with the quality of products offered to support female health
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NewsWalker’s Shortbread hit record £201m in founder’s final year
Walker’s sales grew £17m (9%) in the year to 31 December 2024, driven by strong festive trading in the UK
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Tobacco, Vaping & Accessories
Four months on from the single-use vapes ban, retailers are beginning to adjust, but the stark reality of illegal trading weighs heavy on the minds of suppliers, as they pivot their offer to the new-normal market.
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Comment & OpinionStop fighting EPR: the obvious solution is reuse
EPR is having exactly the effect it should, says Catherine Conway of UnPackaged
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NewsAsda steps up price cuts campaign adding more than 200 fresh lines
The latest round follows more than 1,000 price cuts announced by Asda last week, as executive chairman Allan Leighton steps up his efforts to restore ‘Asda Price’ in a bid to win back shoppers ahead of Christmas
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NewsTreasury Wine Estates removes full-year earnings guidance amid China ‘softness’
Sales of its Penfolds label in China had been weaker than anticipated over the past quarter, Treasury said
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NewsChaiiwala appoints new chief operating officer
He joins the business from KFC franchisee Splendid Restaurants, where he served as managing director
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NewsPeroni makes ‘difficult decision’ phase out Stile Capri lager in the UK
The Asahi UK-owned brand launched Stile Capri in March 2023
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NewsAlpro finds its feet in year of ‘stabilisation’
Alpro has stabilised at 2% revenue growth and increasing profits despite an overall decline in milk alternative volumes throughout 2024
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NewsSupplement supplier Bulk’s growth spurt interrupted
A ‘year of transformation’, including major investments in technology and infrastructure, led to significant disruption to Bulk’s sales
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Promotional FeaturesWhy grocery’s one-stop shop evolution matters now more than ever
Repositioning supermarkets as multi-service hubs creates convenience, boosts footfall and incremental spend. With tighter household budgets, added services like parcel lockers offer a compelling reason to visit and spark impulse buys that might otherwise be missed.
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News60,000 small shops at risk without promised business rates discount
The Co-op is calling on Rachel Reeves to make full use of new powers to cut business rates for small shops in her autmn budget
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NewsRedefine Meat secures first bricks & mortar listing with Asda
The brand’s ‘New Meat’ products will be available in Asda stores across the country
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NewsCo-op announces move to 100% ASC certification by 2027
The supermarket said it has strengthened its commitment to responsible sourcing
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Joe Wicks, the TikTok table and Roberts Bakery
The Joe Wicks mockumentary on Monday caused a huge brouhaha, while the next day brought news of Roberts Bakery going into administration
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Comment & Opinion‘Erratic’ buyers are on increasingly thin ice over forecasting
Failure to forecast accurately and fairly is a serious issue if taken to the extreme
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Analysis & FeaturesTikTok: which grocer is doing it best… and how?
Grocers of all shapes and size are jumping on the on-trend platform – but the battle for Gen Z eyeballs is about more than numbers
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Comment & OpinionAncient & Brave is hot on feminism, vague on product
Ancient & Brave’s ad shows brave and inspiring women throughout time – but we could use some more product information