Cost of living analysis
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s behind the flurry of ultra-premium ready meals?
Despite rising food prices and squeezed incomes, retailers and brands are unveiling high-end ready meals priced at up to £30
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Analysis & FeaturesFood inflation: seven reasons. Plus: how bad will it get?
Many blame Trump’s tariffs, but others point the finger at ‘domestic policy’
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time for a rethink on our cashless future?
Cash is undergoing a resurgence, backed by advocates for vulnerable people and security-conscious governments. So is the future really as cashless as once imagined?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the food & drink sector is tackling holiday hunger
As the school holidays stretch family food budgets, retailers and suppliers are taking action. Which initiatives are making the biggest impact and how?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are Britain’s Biggest Brands managing marketing spend?
When times are tight, it’s tempting to see marketing as a ‘nice to have’. But brands in the know have been investing – and reaping the benefits. So which channels are providing them with the best returns?
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the police finally taking retail crime seriously?
Retail crime is on the rise, and with it violent and abusive incidents towards shopworkers. Is the Retail Crime Action Plan enough to tackle it?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Company Shop was turned around
After Company Shop Group was acquired by Biffa it started losing money. But a dramatic turnaround has been achieved by helping its members and its suppliers
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Analysis & FeaturesAs supermarkets top FTSE 100 ranking for charity giving, how are other food & drink operators doing?
Report on charity giving defies accusations of supermarket greed
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Analysis & FeaturesRefills, riots and cats: this month in grocery on TikTok
From alcohol aisles on lockdown to cats shopping at Sainsbury’s, here’s what you missed this month online in the world of grocery
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Analysis & FeaturesAs inflation recedes, has the tide turned on discounter growth?
New figures show Aldi is now in negative growth, and variety discounters that once were riding high are also going backwards
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Analysis & FeaturesThe fmcg suppliers going the extra mile for their employees
This year’s Grocer Gold Awards highlighted the lengths retailers and suppliers are going to recruit, retain and support staff. Our two-part series starts with suppliers
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Analysis & FeaturesElection: what do the parties promise when it comes to business and workers' rights?
With less than two weeks to go, here’s what the big hitters have to say on business rates, wages, worker rights, apprenticeships, taxes and more
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much are the top supermarket bosses paid?
From the lowest to the highest, here are the salaries of the UK’s leading supermarket bosses
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Analysis & FeaturesPolitical digs and cheese Swifts: this week on grocery social media
The UK’s cost of cheese crisis highlights economic woes and Ocado, Itsu and Lidl hop on gen Z trends
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Analysis & FeaturesNational Food Strategy is an-off-the shelf solution for Labour
New taxes and mandatory health targets could be in the pipeline
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Analysis & FeaturesLabrador retail crime and Asda rebrand: this week on grocery social media
Asda unveiled a fresh rebrand and bread-stealing Labradors became Facebook celebs. What you missed this week on social media in the world of grocery
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Analysis & FeaturesInside the shrinking fmcg wage purse: why isn’t pay keeping pace?
The pandemic days of employers making strenuous efforts to support staff are over, as pay lags inflation and competition for roles increases. Instead, more sustainable – and cheaper – support is being offered
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s workers’ day from hell: this week in grocery on TikTok
TikTok’s latest grocery trends see Tesco Clubcard hacks, IT crises, and cultural inclusivity, while a viral dumpster dive sparks conversation on food waste
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Analysis & FeaturesLyle’s lion and Ricky Gervais in the bath: this week in grocery on social media
Unpack the memes and puns of the week on social media across fmcg
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Analysis & FeaturesIs there too much competition among surplus food waste charities?
Food redistribution has ramped up in the UK, but are charities stuck in a competitive mindset and hampering efforts to help people in need?