All articles by Dene Mullen
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InterviewsA founder who went from prison to pies
Lee Wakeham set up a thriving pie brand that helps other prison leavers earn an honest crust. He’s now encouraging fellow food brands to follow his lead
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Grocer 33Morrisons is east London’s best for early Sunday shop
Morrisons on Silvertown Way was one of this week’s weaker performers on availability, with three items out of stock and one not stocked
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Grocer 33Asda lands its first win this Grocer 33 year with Weymouth store
Our shopper praised Asda’s staff, who were ‘always happy to help’ and provided detailed directions to products
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Grocer 33Tesco takes narrow win in Super 33 Folkestone battle
The victorious Tesco on Cheriton High Street posted one of two perfect availability scores this week
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Comment & OpinionIf retail wants more heroes, it needs more entry-level jobs
Industry bosses lambasting the Apprenticeship Levy appear to be conveniently overlooking their own part in the youth unemployment crisis
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Grocer 33Massive Tesco in Pollok is Glasgow’s top supermarket
Our shopper was most impressed by the staff and their ‘eagerness’ to ‘add value by making me aware of cost-effective options and preventing me from missing out on additional Clubcard points’
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the new Growth & Skills Levy a NEET solution to grocery’s labour crisis?
The ‘broken’ Apprenticeship Levy had little support from fmcg bosses. How does its replacement differ – and will it make an impact?
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Grocer 33Small Waitrose store is best of the bunch across Swindon
Waitrose on Mill Lane posted this week’s best performance on availability and excelled in various areas
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Category ReportFrom hot honey to healthier ketchup: trends in table sauces
The UK has gone crazy for fast-casual dining. Pizza. Burgers. Bao buns. Kati rolls. All are being made by UK’s quick-service restaurants and street food vendors. Most are served alongside a sauce for dunking or drizzling
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Grocer 33Small Sainsbury’s wins best supermarket in Worcester
Sainsbury’s on Swanpool Walk picked up 83 points despite being this week’s smallest at 26,976 sq ft
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Analysis & FeaturesHow M&S ‘Only’ ingredients range blazed a trail for non-UPF brands
M&S’s limited ingredients range has attracted some criticism – but it’s been a hit with shoppers. Brands and own-label suppliers alike have taken note
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Grocer 33Morrisons on top with best supermarket in Croydon
The 36,476 sq ft Morrisons on Purley Way sealed the retailer’s first Grocer 33 win since late February
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Grocer 33Tesco is Chester’s best supermarket in seven-way mystery shop
The only store this week to record a perfect score on availability, Tesco was also praised for its ‘really good range’ and ‘pleasant and helpful’ staff
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Comment & OpinionWhy grocery’s challenger brands are taking a moral stand
As the political climate has changed, challenger brands have noticed the push for diversity, equity and inclusion has stagnated, and ‘risks regressing’
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Grocer 33Tesco in Streatham wins SW London mystery shop
Tesco impressed with ‘helpful and hardworking’ staff and a store ‘in excellent order’
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Analysis & FeaturesThe BAME brands bringing new flavours to grocery
BAME founders face barriers to funding and access but are nonetheless shaking up the grocery sector with innovative products from around the world
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Grocer 33Tesco Workington store tops Lake District mystery shop
Upmarket regional Booths Kendal store back in third place
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Comment & OpinionExits, entrepreneurs, and the importance of going with your gut
Panellists at The Grocer’s SME Business Lunch talked partnering with buyers, the F&B talent drain and presenteeism, among other topics
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InterviewsHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on fibre’s heroes and villains
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s new cookbook wants to teach shoppers how to maximise their fibre intake – without the pushy fare peddled by influencers
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Grocer 33Basingstoke Sainsbury’s almost beats all-time Grocer 33 record mystery shop score
Basingstoke Sainsbury’s almost beats all-time Grocer 33 record mystery shop score