All The Grocer articles in 23 May 2015 – Page 4
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Category ReportMeat free category report 2015
Why is the market still so small? And, given reports that more and more consumers are cutting out meat on health and environmental grounds, why is growth so sluggish?
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NewsRed Bull sees 'vision', says category will get wings
While sports drinks would continue to decline, claimed Red Bull, energy drinks – especially functional ones – would grow
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Comment & OpinionInconvenient truth: c-store business is changing fast
Booker’s deal this morning is just another thing that proves the sector needs to stay on its toes
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NewsTesco sugar reduction move set to trigger 'revolution'
Tesco’s move to become the first UK retailer to commit to a major sugar reduction programme is set to spark a “chain react…
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NewsMedia bites 22 May: Booker, Tesco, SSP
Booker is “going head-to-head with the discounters and the Big Four grocers” after buying Budgens and Londis.
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NewsCity snapshot: Waitrose sales edge up as customers shift to summer products
Total sales edged up by just 0.1% at Waitrose in the week to 16 May, the CMA raises more concerns over Reckitt Benckiser’s takeover of KY and all the rest of the news from the City.
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NewsMilk price fears triggered by 2015 spring flush
The UK churned out its highest milk production for a decade last year, resulting in plummeting prices and expectations
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Analysis & FeaturesBRC audits reveal safety standards - and risks - in UK food
A snapshot of UK food safety is offered by the latest report on data collected during the BRC Global Food Safety Standard audits
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial media masterclass: a modern way to engage customers
The world of social media can seem confusing, but the likes of Twitter and Facebook offer unprecedented access to consumer
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NewsGeoff Eaton named non-executive director at John Menzies
New England Seafood International chairman Geoff Eaton has been named a non-executive director for John Menzies…
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NewsJonathan Taylor made north & NI retail director at Tesco
The fallout from Tesco’s management shake-up continued this week, with Jonathan Taylor replacing Gary Mills…
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Comment & OpinionTaming the email beast: bring in some rules to win back time
We’ve forgotten how emails revolutionised communication, enabling faster responses and better services for our customers
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NewsReckitt Benckiser K-Y Jelly deal leads to more friction with competition watchdog
Durex owner Reckitt Benckiser’s attempt to acquire the K-Y Jelly brand is to come under more intense scrutiny from the UK’s deal watchdog as a result of concerns over higher prices for shoppers.
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NewsBestway Xtra Local promos geared for small formats
Bestway’s retail club Xtra Local has launched a format for smaller stores…
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NewsJames starts refit of franchise stores to Bargain Booze fascia
The 36 stores are situated across the Midlands and the North of England
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Comment & OpinionTesco has taken a backward step in dropping food waste report
Tesco deservedly won plaudits from politicians and campaigners when, in October 2013, it became the first supermarket to c…
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My Alternative CVMark Byrne, Sharpak Aylesham, on boxing and his iPhone
Sales director - foodservice and bespoke at Sharpak Aylesham, on boxing, tenders and being open and honest
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NewsCharles Wilson on Booker deal - 'The Budgens and Londis supply chain is underutilised'
The deal, if approved by the Competition & Markets Authority, will create a symbol group with 4,907 stores
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NewsKarro bags £74m package to aid next stage of expansion
Pork supplier Karro Food Group has secured a £74m funding package to support UK and international expansion.
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NewsAldi and Lidl move to front in distribution space race
A report for The Grocer shows the two discounters have more than 80,000 sq ft of distribution floor space in planning