Fraser McKevitt news, comment and analysis – Page 10
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons sales grow at fastest pace for seven years
Morrisons has upgraded full-year profit expectations after recording its strongest performance for seven years
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Analysis & FeaturesTen Tips for 2017
There’s no point crying over all the milk spilt in 2016. It’s time to look forward to the year ahead
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales hurt by Black Friday and Christmas price war
A rush on electronic bargains on Black Friday and Christmas promotions lowering supermarket prices even further pushed the grocery sector back in decline last month, according to Nielsen
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NewsDiscounter growth falls to lowest level for five years
Growth at Aldi and Lidl has slowed to the lowest level since the end of 2011 as Tesco and Morrisons have started to make steady recoveries, according to Nielsen retail performance data.
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods sales and profits fall
Premier Foods recovery came to a halt in the first half as sales stalled and profits fell as unseasonably warm weather turned customers away from its gravy, stocks and puddings
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco leads the big four as grocery sales rise
Tesco experienced its best year-on-year sales figures for over three years, according to Nielsen market share data released today
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NewsCity snapshot: UK supermarkets continue sales recovery
The UKs leading supermarkets experienced two consecutive months of growth for the first time in more than two years, according to Nielsen retail performance data released today
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NewsPoor weather drives the worst supermarket sales figures for two years
During the four weeks ending 16 July 2016, the value of sales was down 2.4%
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Analysis & FeaturesNetto: why Sainsbury's and Dansk pulled the plug on joint venture
Four reasons why the plug was pulled on Sainsbury’s Netto joint venture with Dansk
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 12 post-Brexit priorities for UK food and drink
As the country prepares to disentangle itself from the union, what are the main considerations for the sector?
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NewsMixed picture for UK grocery revealed by latest market share data
The uncertain trading environment for UK grocers was compounded by the release this week of market share figures
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NewsBrexit: no immediate impact on grocery sales, say Kantar and Nielsen
Precedent suggests there won’t be a significant impact, experts say
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NewsOcado sales increase but still no overseas deal on the horizon
Ocado first-half revenues rise 15.1% to £584.2m but there is still shows no sign of a long-awaited deal with an international partner
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NewsGrocery market goes into decline for first time in 2016
Sales were down 0.2% in the 12 weeks to 19 June, Kantar Worldpanel data shows
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NewsWarburtons leads Brit ranks in Kantar's 2016 Brand Footprint
British brands continue to outperform foreign counterparts in UK in consumer affections
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NewsThe Co-operative Group sales rise 3% but Lidl remains fastest grower
Total supermarket volumes were up 1% in line with population growth
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NewsSainsbury's sales up 1.2% yoy as early Easter boosts sector
Grocery prices were 1.5% lower than this time a year ago
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NewsCo-op, Aldi and Lidl continue to make market share gains
Lidl’s sales grew by 18.9% and Aldi’s by 15.1% in the 12 weeks ending 28 February
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NewsCo-operative Group is fastest-growing non-discounter
Latest market data from Kantar Worldpanel also shows Aldi and Lidl increased sales but combined market share dips
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NewsDiscounters score big in Kantar Christmas figures
Lidl records Christmas sales uplift of 18%, with Aldi at 13.3%