All analysis & features articles – Page 219
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Analysis & FeaturesDiesel pump prices unlikely to drop much further
Diesel is cheaper than unleaded for the first time since 2001. But prices are unlikely to fall further
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Analysis & FeaturesPromotional turbulence created by changeable weather
Changeable weather has made this a tricky summer for retailers – and has kept merchandising teams busy in store…
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Analysis & FeaturesChinese crisis batters UK grocery shares
Global markets have crashed on what’s being dubbed as another “Black Monday” on the stock market, with the FTSE 100 down to its lowest level since 2012.
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange supply squeeze puts pressure on juice suppliers
An expected shortage of fresh oranges from Spain is set to squeeze juice supplies
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Extra Special Stuffed Chestnut Mushrooms: acid test
While fresh mushroom sales dipped 2.5% last year, they outperformed the declining fresh veg category…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons' Milk for Farmers: will shoppers really pay more?
New consumer research suggests many support Morrisons’ Milk for Farmers. But will that translate into actual sales?…
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Analysis & FeaturesLoyd Grossman Pan Melts: acid test
Introduced alongside three other flavours – Wild Mushroom & Creamy Mascarpone
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Andy Clarke deliver recovery with Asda backs to the wall?
Clarke promises turnaround after worst performance in its history
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Large Hadron Collider means for grocery
You wouldn’t think the Large Hadron Collider had much to do with the food & drink industry……
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Analysis & FeaturesScreenagers as shoppers: how to target Generation Z
Permanently glued to their smartphones, Generation Z should be an advertiser’s dream…
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Analysis & FeaturesClarke relies on green shoots as Asda reaches ‘nadir’
Andy Clarke today confidently declared that the worst was now over for Asda
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Coca-Cola's €28bn bottling mega-merger mean?
What does the €28bn bottling mega-merger mean to Coca-Cola, its customers and consumers?…
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Analysis & FeaturesHas the traditional loyalty scheme passed its sell-by date?
A new report warns plastic points are out and smartphones are in
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Analysis & FeaturesCoca-Cola European Partners 'set to fire up new era of NPD'
Last week’s €28bn mega-merger could help drive greater brand development away from Coca-Cola’s core carbonated products
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Analysis & FeaturesPick Your Own Offers allowing Waitrose to scale back deals
Waitrose has been attracting plaudits for its innovative Pick Your Own offers initiative…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grill Fruity BBQ Bacon Belly Rib Strips: acid test
Also including the likes of Pork Belly Hog Roast, Kentish Apple Sauce & Crackling Crumb…
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Analysis & FeaturesRitz Crisp & Thin - Sea Salt & Black Pepper: acid test
With take-home sales of crisps overtaken by savoury snacks for the first time this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesApp & carry: wholesalers and technology
To compete in wholesaling today, you “have to be doing something with technology”. And the sector is doing just that.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Finest Free From Carrot Cake: acid test
Part of Tesco’s premium Finest range, this wheat and gluten-free cake is made with rice flour, potato flour and…
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Analysis & FeaturesRising distress levels fuel robust food and drink M&A market
Despite improving economic conditions in the UK and Ireland, the woes of the big four grocers are helping drive a robust M&A market in food and drink