All analysis & features articles – Page 263
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Analysis & FeaturesFortnum matches foodie treats with hefty prices this Christmas: Pictures
Fortnum & Masons showcased the smallest press preview of the bunch - but there were some eye-watering prices that would challenge even the most serious foodie
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado pushes non-food websites in build-up to Christmas: Pictures
Ocado used its Christmas preview to show off its new destination websites - Fetch.co.uk and Sizzle.co.uk
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's balances old favourites and npd for Christmas: Pictures
Sainsbury’s is looking for the right balance between old favourites and new ideas.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose cooks up another Heston special for Christmas: Pictures
As ever, it’s all eyes on the Heston from Waitrose range at Christmas and although the hidden orange Christmas pudding is back, this year the chef is bringing bling to frozen puddings
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda aims for 'trusted comfort' this Christmas: Pictures
Asda says its Christmas collection is all about “trusted comfort” and convenience that can “create a little theatre at the table” - all underlined with a heavy dose of nostalgia. One innovation it has launched this year is an easy-carve six-bird roast, which it claims is an industry first. The ...
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco goes mid-tier for Christmas: Pictures
Last Christmas it gave you Tesco Finest’s relaunch but this year Tesco is putting the emphasis on its mid-tier Tesco range, with a ‘style for less’ theme across food and non-food.
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Analysis & FeaturesAt Tesco, Alan Stewart will have to pull off a conjuring trick
M&S’ flatlining profits don’t mean Tesco has made a mistake in poaching Alan Stewart as its new CFO
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Analysis & FeaturesBig five all record negative price inflation for first time
Big five supermarkets all showing negative grocery price inflation for first time in GPI history…
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Analysis & FeaturesBooker shares dive on news of sharp Makro sales fall
Booker shares continued their slide on Wednesday after reporting a sharp fall in Makro sales…
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Analysis & FeaturesMike Coupe's to-do list as Sainsbury's new CEO
Mike Coupe officially took up his new role as chief executive of Sainsbury’s this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesFree-from set to cause foodservice 'explosion'
Some condemn it as a bureaucratic nightmare that will stifle chefs’ creativity…
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive oil prices jump on Spanish crop fear
A bumper 2013 crop made Spain a popular destination for olive oil buyers but more recently prices have started to rebound…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Classic Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie
Horsegate dented the ready meals market last year, but it remains a £1.4bn category…
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Analysis & FeaturesRustlers Chip Shop Curry Noodles
There is a big market for such snacks, but it’s not for everyone – reflected in the fairly low overall score…
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Analysis & FeaturesDeparture of King leaves big shoes to fill
After a rapturous send off at Sainsbury’s AGM this morning, Justin King officially handed over the reins to Mike Coupe after a decade in the hot seat.
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S sales are no reason to panic, yet
At first glance, Marks & Spencer’s food sales look to be buoyant, but dig a little deeper in today’s trading statement and the performance is not so stellar.
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes SABMiller’s hotel deal pave way for a mega-merger?
The confirmation that the Peroni brewer is to sell off its South African hotels and casino business raises the obviously question – does this make the AB InBev deal more or less likely?
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Mini Belgian Chocolate Ice Creams
Minis have been big news in the ice cream category in recent years
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado's move into profit leaves investors uncertain
Investors are still struggling over quite what to make of the online grocer…
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal 50 food and drink suppliers: rankings and report
A dramatic slowdown in growth among the world’s biggest fmcg giants is underlined in our OC&C Global 50 rankings…