All analysis & features articles – Page 182
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Analysis & FeaturesCharity begins in-store: raising funds (and your profile)
Raising funds for local projects is a great way for c-stores to engage with the communities they are the heart of. We find out how three retailers are raising funds and their profiles…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsk the expert: how can indie c-stores foster loyalty?
With the mults making changes to their loyalty card schemes, IT specialist Wincor Nixdorf explores what the best options are for c-stores
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Analysis & FeaturesGuy Warner puts local produce at heart of sixth Cotswold store
Last month, high-profile retailer Guy Warner opened his sixth store in the idyllic Cotswolds. The Grocer gets the lowdown…
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Analysis & FeaturesAdded value: icy blue drinks can really rake in the green
From ice cream machines to slushy drinks, here’s our top three bits of money-making kit every retailer should consider
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Analysis & FeaturesC-store retailer: Happy staff equals happy customers
Communicating with your workforce and taking time to recruit the right people is vital in creating a happy workforce, says convenience retailer Patrick Sewell
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial butterflies: how to engage online to drive sales
Social media is a low-cost, fast way to engage with communities. So how are c-stores using it to drive customers through the door?
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Analysis & FeaturesCostcutter reports sales decline but profitability in sight
Sales of Costcutter’s Independent own-label products were up 30%
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Analysis & FeaturesWaste Not Want Not: major new campaign to fight food waste
The Grocer launches a major campaign to tackle food waste
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Analysis & FeaturesHow France is leading the way on food waste
France hit the headlines when it forced supermarkets to stop binning edible food
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Analysis & FeaturesBBC web recipe cull clears the kitchen tops for rivals
There’s more to the opportunity than just filling the gap
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Analysis & FeaturesWaste Not Want Not food waste campaign: The industry pledges its support
The Grocer has launched a major campaign on food waste. Here’s how it’s been received so far
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier's Darby bullish after first annual growth since 2012
Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby has hailed its first year of annual revenue growth since 2012 as proof the board’s strategy is working, shrugging off criticism over its handling of the aborted takeover approach from US food group McCormick.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy The Grocer is launching its Waste Not Want Not campaign
The fact is the industry still either throws away or incinerates 1.9 million tonnes of food and drink waste
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Finest Houmous with Moroccan Spices & Sunflower Seeds
This added-value houmous “delivered on all levels”, according to our expert judges
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Analysis & FeaturesLidl Inisvale Selection Irish Hereford Fillet Steaks
These steaks impressed consumers with their “clear provenance” and “tender succulence”
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Finest Sweet Potato, Spinach & Feta Filo Pie
Quiches & Savoury Tarts Tesco Finest Sweet Potato, Spinach & Feta Filo Pie Bakkavor Meals Consumers were impressed with the innovative recipe, attractive presentation and taste quality of this pie – with 63% keen to buy it as a special treat when entertaining. Our judges thought it ...
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Analysis & FeaturesLidl Warren & Sons Rannoch Smoked Duck Pâté
Consumers thought the inclusion of duck in this pâté offered a novel twist
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons Signature Raspberry Mascarpone Dome
Our judges were impressed by the theatre of this “highly inventive” dessert
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Analysis & FeaturesLidl Deluxe Smoked Scottish Salmon Freedom Foods
At £4.99 for 3x80g, consumers thought the salmon trio offered great value for money
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco New York Deli Pie
Our expert judges thought this pie was truly innovative and offered “great” textural variation