Carolyn Robertson
Carolyn Robertson is senior reporter on The Grocer’s news desk with the Co-operative Group and the independent co-operative societies, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Holland & Barrett and Booths among her responsibilities.
She has extensive news gathering and reporting experience coming from a background in local and regional press in London, Surrey and Sussex.
She is a former business editor of The Argus in Brighton and has worked in magazines, copy writing and public relations.
Carolyn graduated with a science degree from the University of Manchester.
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Analysis & FeaturesSpanish production drop pushes up price of oranges
Price of oranges decreased slightly but are up a 10th on last year following a 25% drop in Spanish production
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Booths says it would have recorded sales up 0.7% had it not been for devastating storm last winter
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The retailer grew sales at its 83 food stores by 6.9% while trading profits rose by 4% to £20m in the same period
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Awareness of food issues has been boosted in the smartphone era
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Waitrose has added weather-blemished apples and pears to its A Little Less than Perfect range of wonky fruit & veg
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The Co-op also gave the CMA evidence to show that a number of grocery retailers had expressed interest in the two stores
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The CMA said it had received reassurances from the Co-op over one store affected by competition concerns
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The competition regulator has kicked off a Phase 1 inquiry into the deal…
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NewsHolland & Barrett campaign aims to help boost immune systems
Holland & Barrett poses the question Are You Winter Body Ready? with polar bear in shop windows
NewsWaitrose trials new "ultra convenience" meal kit bag
The Dinner for Tonight kit bags are being trialled in 20 stores
NewsM&S wage changes to be cited in parliament living wage debate
The debate was proposed by living wage campaigner Siobhain McDonagh MP