All The Grocer articles in 29 September 2018 – Page 6
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NewsAB InBev to open new 23 million pint automated warehouse
Automation in the warehouse will save some 605 tonnes of CO2 per year
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WhitepapersHow can food and drink manufacturers avoid supply-chain issues?
The UK food and drink supply chain is a dynamic model of speedy efficiency, so even a minor disruption such as this summer’s CO2 shortage can create a ripple effect that magnifies as it widens. In this whitepaper, the most catastrophic and high-profile supply chain breakdowns are examined to understand what went wrong and why – and, crucially, what can food and drink manufacturers avoid supply-chain issues?
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Analysis and FeaturesEight alternative spreads that have disappeared from shelves
Avocado and coconut spreads burst onto shelves as the biggest new thing in BSM. We explore why they didn’t work
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NewsOcado third quarter sales rise 11.5%
Ocado has posted an 11.5% retail sales rise in its third quarter, driven by a double-digit rise in customer numbers.
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NewsGlow of summer grocery sales boom begins to fade
The hot weather triggered a bumper summer for the grocers, but the latest market share data suggests spending has slowed in more recent weeks.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Sep: Unilever, Coca-Cola, Finsbury Food Group
Another leading shareholder in Unilever has hit out at the consumer group’s plan to move its headquarters to the Netherlands.
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Comment and OpinionScared of robots? Relax, automation will create jobs
Companies have little choice but to embrace AI and automation to stay ahead
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NewsCow & Gate rolls out Little Bowls microwave baby meals
Aimed at stage two feeding, the meals are designed to be eaten directly from the bowl-shaped pack
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NewsBoxed switches frozen ready meals range to single serving
The change follows the brand’s sale in June to Nomad by William Jackson
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NewsGiraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner launch ranges into Tesco
A dozen frozen SKUs for two people are rolling out to more than 300 Tesco stores
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NewsElla’s Kitchen moves into frozen with Big Kids lineup
The 14-strong range of meals and snacks is aimed at children aged up to eight
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Alcoholic Drinks: 27 October
Alcohol sales are up in both value and volume this year, taking the total category to over £13bn. Still, booze has its fair share of challenges ahead
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy Amazon is going big on coffee for its own-label strategy in the UK
The online retailer has launched 30 own-label coffee lines in recent months. We take a look at what it’s selling and how coffee fits into its broader grocery strategy
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NewsCity snapshot: Co-op Group first half sales up 10% as food and Nisa deal drive growth
The Co-op Group has this morning announced a 10% rise in first half sales to £5bn driven by strong like for like food sales growth and its acquisition of Nisa. Plus, Connect Group, the logistics company spun out of WH Smith, has announced a profit warning and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 Sep: John Lewis Group, Morrisons, Metro
The spectacular 99% slump in John Lewis Group’s profits dominates the business headlines this morning, though Morrisons’ first half results receive warmer coverage.
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Comment and OpinionTechnology can offer gig economy workers a real connection with employers
Food and beverage employers face the challenge of creating a sense of security and loyalty in a seemingly irregular and uncertain environment, says David Walker of Personal Group
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons first half sales up 4.5% after strongest quarter for nine years
Morrisons has posted a first half revenue rise of 4.5% to £8.8bn after a like for like sales surge in the second quarter driven by its growing wholesale business. Plus, John Lewis Partnership pre-tax profits plunge 99% despite improving Waitrose performance and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 Sep: Supermarket consolidation, E-cigarettes, Fonterra
Morrisons looks set to be the ‘kingmaker’ in the £14bn merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda as they are forced to offload stores to get the deal done, writes The Mail.
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NewsUnilever unveils ‘world first’ dry-wash spray for clothes
Day2 promises to leave garments ‘looking, feeling and smelling just-washed and pressed’
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Comment and OpinionSleeping with the enemy will become retail's 'new normal'
Partnerships, networks and ecosystems will enable companies to create customer value and drive growth, says Accenture Strategy’s Richard Wolff