All analysis & features articles – Page 286
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Analysis & FeaturesC-stores pull in celebratory shoppers in the heatwave
The Grocer/Him! Shop Waves survey shows shoppers heading to c-stores in party spirit – but health is also on their minds…
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Analysis & FeaturesLidl mixes home-grown and exotic fare this Christmas
Lidl is looking to boost its provenance credentials with more British-sourced products this Christmas. But it’s not dismissing its German roots entirely…
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Analysis & FeaturesPoor weather means UK likely to stay net importer of wheat
The UK is expected to remain a net importer of wheat for a second year running…
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Analysis & FeaturesA new online dawn for indies?
Independent retailers have been reluctant to embrace online. Now, slowly but surely, attitudes are changing…
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands desert bogofs for half-price and multibuys
Bogofs have all but disappeared as a promotion mechanic this summer, new figures for The Grocer from Assosia reveal…
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Analysis & FeaturesSports Direct bonus puts the spotlight on share schemes
Bonuses are highly valued, but shares offer higher rewards…
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Analysis & FeaturesLook to your holidays for fmcg inspiration
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great time to look beyond our borders for some fmcg inspiration…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Co-op plays up convenience and class in Christmas push
The Co-operative Group is emphasising convenient but tasty food in its Christmas line-up, from adventurous baking products to elaborate desserts.
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Analysis & FeaturesAn outpouring of joy - at the £243m boost to the economy
That’s the estimate from the Centre for Retail Research but could ‘event fatigue’ dampen the feelgood factor over the roya…
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers split over price of four pints of milk
After many months of stalemate, four-pint milk prices moved again this week, with Tesco upping its price by 10p to £1.39…
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Analysis & FeaturesNew Zealand lamb supply hit by drought
New Zealand lamb production is forecast to fall 9.3% as a result of drought this season…
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Analysis & FeaturesBargain Booze spots 'gap in the market' with AIM float
CEO Diana Hunter plots ‘significant growth’ for off-licence chain…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere now with the booze and fags, health minister?
The Grocer talks exclusively to health minister Anna Soubry on the government’s agenda on health – and progress to date…
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado unpacks foodie treats for Christmas
Ocado has unveiled its Christmas line-up for 2013, with a broad range of gifts and classy-looking items.
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s looks for a contemporary twist this Christmas
Sainsbury’s has given traditional festive favourites a contemporary twist this year, reflecting what it claims are more cosmopolitan tastes.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to join the mile high club (as an fmcg brand)
What are brands doing to capitalise on the opportunity an airline tie-up affords them?
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Analysis & FeaturesWine prices eased by strong grape harvest in Southern Hemisphere
Healthy grape crops in the Southern hemisphere are easing bulk wine prices…
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Analysis & FeaturesMeat, fish & poultry prices up 6.4%
Sharp increases in meat, fish and poultry prices are stoking inflation at the big four supermarkets…
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Analysis & FeaturesRecruitment crisis: fmcg's not got talent
Years of cost-cutting have left the fmcg industry with a serious shortage of new managerial talent…
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Analysis & FeaturesLet There Be Beer: The experts weigh in
Five major breweries have joined forces in an attempt to reinvigorate Britain’s beer market with the Let There Be Beer Campaign. Here, experts give their opinions on the initial ad…