All analysis & features articles – Page 260
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda's profits may be strong but it is not immune to changing market
Companies House figures for Asda today showed the supermarket’s operating profits up by 18% to almost £1bn last year.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Match & More more or less than the sum of its parts?
In a hastily convened briefing last Thursday (2 October), Morrisons finally unveiled details of its long-awaited loyalty c…
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy farmers face uncertainty as milk price protests continue
To say things are fraught in UK dairy at the moment is an understatement…
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Analysis & FeaturesEbola threat drives up cocoa prices despite good supply
Transportation disruption is affecting cocoa supply from Ebola-hit West Africa…
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Analysis & FeaturesIn-store technology: keeping it simple
When it comes to new technology, Apple is God. A fortnight ago, it released its latest miracle, the iPhone 6…
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Analysis & FeaturesKellogg’s snacks growth contributes to booming profits
Kellogg’s saw booming revenues and profits in the UK last year, boosted by significant growth in its snacks business.
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Analysis & FeaturesIn-demand egg white liquid causes production increase
Demand for egg white liquid has risen due to its popularity as a healthy ingredient…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the Internet of Things have in store for grocery?
Designed to monitor heart rate and offer contactless payment, among other things, the Apple Smart watch made headlines…
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Analysis & FeaturesLevi Roots Hot Chilli Beef ready meal: acid test
This dish is one of seven launched exclusively into Tesco this summer…
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's TTD Lamb & Mint Quarter Pounder Burgers: acid test
With some consumers perceiving lamb as more expensive than other red meats, offering it in a convenient format…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket prices fall at record rate
UK food prices fell at their fastest rate of year in September as the supermarket price war continued to drive down the cost of goods in shoppers’ baskets.
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Analysis & FeaturesUK bucks the trend in Europe as food becomes more affordable
The supermarket price war has been given the majority of credit for driving down the price of food – but it is not only in the UK that prices are going down.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco board changes hint at Dave Lewis' strategy refocus
Non-exec appointments are rarely considered particularly newsworthy, but everything Tesco does at the moment seems to grab the headlines.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Match & More Morrisons' silver bullet?
Undoubtedly Morrisons’ decision to take on the discounters is a bold move, but will it suceed?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Tesco ran out of rabbits as it struggled to stem losses
A lot of tricks of the trade used by Tesco to extract money from suppliers are common practice. So where has it gone wrong?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer New Product Awards: the winners and finalists
The Grocer’s annual celebration of the best new fmcg products took place in London this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich fmcg brands are using Twitter and Facebook to the max?
Bold, irreverent and outspoken in tone, top performer Irn-Bru’s ranking was probably also helped…
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Analysis & FeaturesApps from supermarkets: how they perform
All the supermarkets have an app, but who has the best one…
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Analysis & FeaturesPromotions help keep lid on price of Christmas confectionery
Chocolate suppliers have once again cut the size of Christmas selection tins…
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Analysis & FeaturesRapeseed prices might soar because of neonicotinoid delays
A delay in approving the emergency use of neonicotinoid pesticides on winter oilseed rape…