All analysis & features articles – Page 249
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Analysis & Features2015 remains tough but Sainsbury's will be buoyed by solid Christmas numbers
Sainsbury’s third quarter trading has been dubbed its worst festive period in a decade, but the lower than expected sales fall is more evidence that the supermarkets seem to have avoided the catastrophic festive slump some had predicted.
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Analysis & FeaturesIt's hard to argue with Waitrose's bumper Christmas
The big four might be steeling themselves for a long, tough 2015, but life at the premium end of the grocery market continues to be far more enjoyable.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco's Christmas trading could prove cause for cautious optimism
With Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S all set to report declining sales again this week, the food retailers would be forgiven for fearing this year looks just as grim as 2014.
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Analysis & FeaturesRestructure of the year: Asda staff in uproar over plan
More staff on the shop floor was the driving force behind Asda’s management restructure, claimed Asda CEO Andy Clarke…
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Analysis & FeaturesSign of the times: Birds Eye wins with Mashtags
Launched by Birds Eye in February, the launch of Mashtags quickly went viral…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer Top New Talent list 2014
The Grocer reveals the 33 super-talented individuals on the list this year
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Analysis & FeaturesStunt of the Year: Jura scores with viral campaign
Google Maps accidentally erased the Scottish island of Jura…
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Analysis & FeaturesVote of the year II: role for food in Scottish independence
Food and drink took centre stage in the vote for Scottish Independence following “secret meetings”…
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Analysis & FeaturesVote of the year I: Co-op proof turkeys can vote for Christmas
Euan Sutherland had branded The Co-operative Group “ungovernable”. And you could see his point…
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Analysis & FeaturesFalling raisin prices mean cheaper Christmas puds
There’s been much talk recently about Christmas dinner becoming cheaper and the pud is no exception…
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Analysis & FeaturesOctober - December
A bleak month for Tesco with three more senior management execs suspended…
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Analysis & FeaturesJanuary - March
Four years after Netto disappeared from the UK (when Asda bought its 194 stores for £778m)…
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Analysis & FeaturesApril - June
The mischievous return of the turkey twizzler appeared to beckon as Bernard Matthews…
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Analysis & FeaturesRant of the year: Sir Ken attacks Dalton Philips in ‘bullshit’ rant
Everyone was expecting Sir Ken Morrison to give Dalton Philips a tongue-lashing at the Morrisons agm in June…
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial Animal of the Year: Lidl's Ronny G on a charm offensive
When we used the word ‘offensive’ of Lidl in the past, we weren’t being complimentary…
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Analysis & FeaturesInterview: Peter Hajipieris, director for corporate social responsibility, Iglo Group
Birds Eye owner Iglo Group has pledged to roll out the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) blue ecolabel on all its wild fish products across Europe by the end of 2015.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Love Life Beef Feijoada Soup: acid test
Launched as part of Waitrose’s Love Life range of healthy, low-fat recipes, this soup is based…
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Analysis & FeaturesWall's Gingerbread Sandwich: acid test
The ice cream sandwich is a popular format in some European countries, and Unilever is looking…
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Analysis & FeaturesTransformation of the Year: United Biscuits
Bet you thought it was the cute pets that did it for sales of McVitie’s Digestives?…