All Economy articles – Page 66
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NewsFinlay Beverages still in the red but upbeat about 2014 progress
Finlay Beverages remained in the red last year as it continued to recover from a key contract loss three years ago…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons participation in deals ‘too high at over 40%’
Last week Morrisons made a lot of noise about its strategy to scale back its promotional participation. But according to the latest research by Assosia, the impact of this strategy is not being seen in supermarket key featured space. For the four weeks to 14 September Morrisons ...
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Premier Foods restructure boost its share price?
An early refinance, better customer relations and a cat-man approach is just the start, insists CEO Gavin Darby
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NewsPenny Mordaunt calls for 'fundamental' business rates reform
The government’s new high streets minister has acknowledged there has to be “fundamental reform of business rates”…
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink industry will need to build bridges in Scotland
So, it’s a no. After all the debate, the think tank papers and economic modelling…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons: will its pricing strategy pay off in the end?
Shopping is cheaper but is it nullifying the discounter threat?
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NewsHeineken rebuff of SAB Miller advance boosts shares
The market was intoxicated by the heady prospect of a global brewing mega-deal this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery price war becomes a key part of deflation picture
With food and drink prices still showing annual deflation, it’s little surprise supermarket sales are feeling the effect.
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C 150: Survival of the fastest
If the UK’s food and drink producers did not realise they had been experiencing a momentary calm before the storm, they are now in little doubt a category five hurricane is upon them.
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NewsJustin King warns of price rises if Scotland goes independent
Former Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has warned that supermarket prices could rise in an independent Scotland.
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive crop concerns set to hike oil prices
Retail prices for olive oil are tipped to rise as costs soar in the wake of concerns over upcoming crops…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons cuts deepest as food price deflation slows
Supermarket prices have fallen on an annual basis for the fourth month in succession…
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Analysis & FeaturesScottish referendum: suppliers face dilemma in speaking out
Threats, intimidation, dodgy price claims, fence-sitting. The industry has seen it all during the independence campaign…
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Comment & OpinionFight for justice in global supply chains
At Traidcraft, we have just launched the Justice Campaign…
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InterviewsScottish independence debate: Danny Alexander attacks ‘intimidation’
The Grocer spoke to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, on the potential implications of Scottish independence for the food and drink industry.
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NewsRed Bull blames economy and competition for falling turnover
The UK arm of Red Bull has laid the blame for a 2.5% drop in turnover last year on “difficult economic and competitive fac…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow realistic are suppliers' bullish growth expectations?
The supermarket price war should logically result in retailers turning the screw on food and drink producers, but suppliers are rather more upbeat about their own growth prospects.
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Category ReportFocus on Hot Beverages
Coffee pod sales are soaring. Now tea pods want in. How big can pods get? And what do changing tastes mean for staple brew…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK wheat price slumps with bumper harvest
UK milling wheat has fallen to its lowest price since 2010 thanks to high British yields and strong global supply…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco struggles for momentum as Dave Lewis takes the reins
If Dave Lewis were under any misapprehensions as to the size of the challenge, his first week will have set him straight…