Amazon news and analysis – Page 9
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NewsInflation sees Aldi and Tesco plummet in GCA league table
Having topped the YouGov table for eight of the past 10 years, Aldi fell to a comparatively lowly seventh out of 14 retailers in this year’s survey
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NewsGunna adds functional lemonades in aluminium bottles
The brand said it hoped the packaging innovation would be a ‘catalyst for change’ for the soft drinks sector, encouraging rivals to ditch plastic bottles
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NewsAmazon checkout-free tech powers London c-store launch
The Market Express store was launched this week by ExCel and its catering and hospitality provider Levy UK & Ireland
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the Digital Markets Unit bill could force Amazon to change its ways
Legislation could give competition watchdogs the power to fine digital giants huge amounts. Will it be good news for Amazon suppliers?
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NewsSuppliers welcome new bill to curb Amazon buying power
Draft legislation aims to ensure fair competition in digital markets dominated by a handful of major players
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NewsMedia Bites 28 April: Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Amazon
Sainsbury’s and Unilever have both insisted they are protecting shoppers from inflation, amid accusations that some companies are profiteering from the cost of living crisis.
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NewsCanned water brand Liquid Death makes UK debut
It currently has a nine-strong range in the US, comprising flavoured mineral waters, sparkling flavoured waters and iced teas
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NewsRokit debuts functional cold brew coffee trio
Each vitamin-infused SKU is made with cold brew arabica coffee and oat milk
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Analysis & FeaturesWill easier-to-enter stores give Amazon Fresh a boost?
Why Just Walk Out technology just isn’t working at Amazon’s futuristic stores
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NewsAmazon adding card payment option to ‘Just Walk Out’ Fresh store
Customers in Angel, London, will have the option to pay by card on exit when the store reopens
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Comment & OpinionLive Italian: watch if you like Jack Whitehall, not if you like Italian food
You know what you’re getting with the posh comedian, but foodies should proceed with caution
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NewsMedia Bites 21 March: John Lewis, Amazon, Magnum
John Lewis remains firmly in the headlines this morning as the papers weigh up what comes next for the retailer.
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NewsSwedish functional drinks brand Vitamin Well makes UK debut
Developed as a ‘smart and healthy alternative to sodas’, Vitamin Well launched in Sweden in 2008 and is currently available in 40 markets
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Analysis & FeaturesIt’s Amazon vs the ROCC, a legal coalition with an axe to grind
Coalition is offering to support suppliers for as little as a monthly Prime subscription
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NewsTesco threatens range reviews unless suppliers pay new fulfilment fee
Fulfilment fees will be applied on a pence per unit basis, with branded suppliers paying a significant premium
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NewsAmazon faces class action lawsuit threat from suppliers
Powerful coalition of UK, US and European lawyers will work on behalf of suppliers to challenge anti-competitive behaviour
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Grocer 33Amazon defeats inflation (and supermarket rivals) in price comparison survey
It marked a return to winning ways for the online giant
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Analysis & FeaturesAndy Jassy on the strategy of Amazon Fresh
Jassy made a surprise appearance on Amazon’s fourth-quarter results call last week, underlining its commitment to grocery
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NewsABP’s vegan Dopsu brand adds new duo to frozen range
Dopsu No-Beef Balls and No-Beef Mince have been added to the range
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Comment & OpinionFirst the discounters, what next? How to spot grocery’s next big thing
Doing business with emerging players in grocery will keep you abreast of the latest trends, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction