All articles by Dene Mullen – Page 6
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NewsSelf-checkouts: 37% of shoppers admit to stealing
Supermarkets self-checkout machines have ‘created a new breed of shoplifter’
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NewsJamie Oliver rolls out retail range in North America
Six ambient pouches will be stocked in 325 Walmart stores from March
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Grocer 33Tesco bags Grocer 33 victory despite scoring zero for availability
A perfect 20 for shop floor service was secured thanks to Tesco’s staff all being ‘very friendly and happy to help’
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s in Manchester sees off weak competition
Sainsbury’s scored particularly well on store layout and store standards
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Veganuary losing steam? Or adapting to the future of plant-based?
Since launching in 2014, Veganuary has established itself as a key date in the calendar. But this year, activity is more muted. So does Veganuary need to adapt to a new environment? And what does it say about the future of plant-based?
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RankingsSauces - table 2024: spicy trend behind table sauce growth
The UK has an unquenchable appetite for sauces with a kick
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RankingsSauces - cooking 2024: authentic sauces come out fighting
Schwartz’s value has soared 23.1% on volumes up 13.7%, in a cooking sauces sector that’s seen brands sell 3.5 million fewer kilos
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InterviewsFrom puppy love to toilet talk: changing the Andrex conversation
Kimberly-Clark’s UK MD wants consumers to get comfortable with ‘intimate health’. He’s driving sustainability and innovation too
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the Post Office isn't working for today's postmasters
As the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal comes to a close, can the Post Office turn itself around and, most importantly, earn back the trust of its postmasters?
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Comment & OpinionThe time is right for a new Post Office transformation plan
It’s a ‘New Deal’ for postmasters and comes with lots of promises of change. But will it deliver?
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Category ReportWorld food hits the street: world cuisine category report 2024
Street food inspired by Malaysian, Filipino and other south east Asian cuisines is gaining popularity as Brits widen their culinary horizons. Who’s cashing in?
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Feature SynopsisChristmas product advent calendar (23 November)
Send submissions for The Grocer’s Christmas product advent calendar by Tues 12 November
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InterviewsWycliffe Sande on being a black founder and paying it forward
Blue Turaco’s founder says ‘coffee saved my life’. He talks paying it forward, championing robusta and the difficulty of being a black founder
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NewsFemale fmcg leaders appeal for donations while on the road to raise funds for Farm Africa
The GROW for Good Challenge has so far raised £48k to support Farm Africa’s work, with a target of £75k
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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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NewsOwen McLellan to step down as MD of Company Shop Group
McLellan has run the surplus food redistribution company since January 2023 and overseen a turnaround in its fortunes
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InterviewsAmelia Christie-Miller: the queen of beans with a bold ambition
Having won plaudits from Dragons’ Den and The Grocer’s Gold Awards panel, Bold Bean Co’s founder is taking the premium brand into Heinz territory
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NewsIntrepid team of female fmcg leaders hitting the road to raise funds for Farm Africa
The all-female team will cycle 75km across Kenya, stopping on the way to work on farms, in the hope of raising £75k
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InterviewsMeet the woman who’s freezing Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver’s CCO is helping bring excitement and cleaner labels to the frozen aisle – channelling the enthusiasm of her famous boss to battle own label
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NewsMedia Bites 10 September: Aldi, TGI Fridays, Asda, inflation, Carlsberg
Aldi saw UK profits more than triple last year and plans an £800m expansion drive