All articles by Emma Weinbren – Page 11
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Comment & OpinionEaster sales ‘close to normal’? They could actually be better than that
There have already been signs of shoppers “making a special, even symbolic, effort” for Easter
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom soaring sales to growing cynicism: how immune-supporting claims are shaping food and drink NPD
Since the pandemic hit, a raft of food and drink products have come onto the market promising to support the immune system. Do they have a long-term future, or risk being seen as a gimmick?
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Comment & OpinionFive things we learned about net zero at The Grocer’s sustainability conference
Tesco boss Ken Murphy was among the speakers marking 2021 as a crucial moment for climate goals, which will only be achievable through collaboration
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Comment & OpinionThe online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can we stop Britain’s high streets becoming ghost towns?
The pandemic has accelerated the high street’s decline. Is government support the answer, or does the concept need a wholesale rethink?
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InterviewsSebastian Munden interview: the Unilever ‘mini CEO’
Sebastian Munden talks vegan Baconnaise, smelly teens and green ads – and how all this work is connected by purpose
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Analysis & FeaturesSalary survey: how Covid is shaping salaries in sales, marketing and NPD
Salaries in sales, marketing and NPD have remained stagnant while teams work longer hours
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Category ReportMorning dilemma: cereals category report 2021
Brits have been torn between indulgent and healthy breakfasts as they’ve battled lockdown fatigue. What’s the long-term outlook?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Asda created its vegan butcher’s counter
In a month of vegan innovation, Asda has gone all-out with a vegan butcher’s counter at its Watford store. Selling mock lamb, charcuterie and more, can this new concept tempt shoppers?
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NewsGroceryAid to host diversity and inclusion event in October
D&I in Grocery Live will take place on 14 October at Wembley Stadium
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Analysis & Features13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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Comment & OpinionHighlights from The Grocer Top Products 2020 – from tea to Viennetta
After a year like no other, we’ve published a Top Products Survey like no other. Here’s some highlights
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NewsPersonal care sales go down the toilet as Brits focus on germs
Cosmetics was the fastest falling category in grocery in 2020
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Analysis & FeaturesCereals: Top Products report 2020
During lockdown sales of cereal surged, but a dichotomy between health and indulgence has emerged
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Analysis & FeaturesA moveable feast: Christmas food trends for 2020
Christmas has been surrounded by uncertainty, but that hasn’t stopped supermarkets pulling out all the stops in food and drink
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Category ReportPigging out: savoury pastries category report 2020
High street sausage rolls are off the menu again. So shoppers are bringing their favourite porky snacks indoors. Who’s cashing in?
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s plant-based aim is harder than it looks
Ambitious plans are afoot to sell €1bn worth of meat and dairy alternatives over the next five to seven years
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NewsThe Co-op wins Business Initiative of the Year for plan to tackle shopworker abuse
Co-op’s Safer Colleagues Safer Communities campaign has won The Grocer Gold Award
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Category ReportAs cheap as chips: pasta category report 2020
In spring, panic-buying Brits were paying over the odds for their pasta fix. Now retailers are piling on the pressure to lower prices
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Comment & OpinionChristmas won’t be normal, but festive sales will likely go beyond the basics
The festive season is shaping up to be very different from what we wanted – but retailers clearly still have confidence