All The Grocer articles in 6 October 2018 – Page 2
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News
Steampunk distiller rolls out Voodoo Spiced craft rum
The 40% tipple is a blend of Caribbean rums
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News
City News: Analysts suggest Tesco 'on track' despite shares plunge
Operating profits rocketed 24% to £933m in the half-year to 25 August, but overseas failings meant it missed overall forecasts
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News
Lavazza to buy Mars' coffee business for reported $650m
Lavazza has agreed to purchase the drinks supplier, which includes two leading brands in the office coffee service and vending machine segments
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Comment and Opinion
McDonald’s could have a winner on its hands with humble, straightforward coffee
It turns out caffeine addicts are the most regular customers of McDonald’s
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News
Kettle Foods falls to pre-tax loss amid 'intense' competition
Kettle Foods has fallen to a pre-tax loss in the UK after it lost a big chunk of market share and was dragged into an intense promotional war for shelf space.
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News
Fentimans reports another year of bumper sales growth
Premium soft drinks and mixer producer Fentimans has reported another year of booming sales, though its profits were hit by investment in brand growth.
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Analysis and Features
The Grocer New Product Awards 2018: all the winners revealed
Having faced a rigorous judging process, from shoppers and experts, these brands have demonstrated true imagination and sensational execution
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Category Report
Specialised delivery: toiletries category report 2018
This admittedly still niche direct-to-consumer concept is rapidly gaining ground
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Grocer 33
Asda wins again as Price Guarantee comes to an end
Asda’s £79.34 total was just £1.38 cheaper than second-placed Tesco this week
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Grocer 33
Asda Basildon wins on 'friendly' employees
The store was “nicely laid out” and “well stocked” even though it had three unavailable items
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Analysis and Features
How Tesco Finest offer is evolving to stay ahead of the pack
As Tesco Finest celebrates its 20th birthday we look at the history of this premium tier range, how rivals have copied it, and what it’s doing to stay ahead
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My Alternative CV
Gemma Pond, No&more infused water, on Snap and switching off
My first job was as a nightclub promoter. I’m not sure I ever used to sleep
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News
Poundstretcher on drive to recruit ex-Poundworld staff
The retailer will employ almost 1,000 new staff, most of which will be ex-Poundworld
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Category Report
Smashing the scales: weight management category report 2018
Today’s health-conscious consumers are smashing up the scales in favour of a more general focus on wellbeing. Slimming is out, and wellness is in
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Grocer 33
Asda Supercentre, Basildon: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘The growth in click & collect has been absolutely astronomical’
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News
Dairy supply recovers from heatwave effect, says AHDB
According to the AHDB, output recovered soon after the heatwave broke in early August
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News
Asda to roll out mobile app scan and pay trial
The supermarket has launched a trial of the service at its Middleton store in Leeds, beginning with Asda staff
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Analysis and Features
Sainsbury's-Asda clearance 'tough' warns ex-CMA director
In this special analysis, ex-CMA director Andrew Taylor explains how the merger approval faces significant hurdles
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News
McColl's looks to revamp pricing, range, website and loyalty offer
McColl’s CEO Jonathan Miller told the recent IGD Convenience Retailing Summit that food to go was a “massive opportunity”
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News
Chefs' Choice Awards 2019 now open for entries
The awards are designed to highlight the quality credentials of mid-market foodservice products