Fraser McKevitt news, comment and analysis – Page 2
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery growth slumps amid wet weather and falling inflation
Take-home grocery sales rose by just 1% over the four weeks to 9 June 2024, marking the slowest increase since June 2022, as poor weather and falling inflation hit supermarket sales
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NewsLidl share reaches record high as Aldi growth continues to slow
Of the traditional big four, Asda is the only one whose sales are down year on year, by 2%
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NewsCity snapshot: Demand for chicken and pork boosts Cranswick
Meat processor Cranswick has hailed a year of “strong” financial progress as demand for chicken and pork recovered. Plus, the latest Kantar grocery market share data, first-half results for Greencore and SSP, and a trading update from Naked Wines
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food & drink prepares for Christmas trends year round
Retailers and suppliers are planning Christmas while the sun is shining. How do they play to the right trends?
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery price inflation falls amid increase in promotions
Grocery price inflation fell for the 14th consecutive month back to 3.2% last month, aided by a significant increase in promotional spending
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NewsCity snapshot: Fall in grocery inflation eases and retailers cut promotions
The fall in grocery price inflation eased last month as retailers ‘took their foot off promotions’, while sales growth lagged price increases. Plus updates from Diageo, SSP Group and Pets at Home
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NewsCity snapshot: ‘Whopper’ Christmas for supermarkets as Brits spend a record £13.7bn over the festive period
Supermarkets enjoyed the busiest Christmas since before the pandemic as a record £13.7bn passed through their tills over the crucial December trading period, according to data released this morning
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas dinner wars: this year’s deals unpacked
Retailers have been battling for the Christmas dinner table by putting their best deals forward for the festive feast, ranging from £14 to £220
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales set hit to £13bn this Christmas despite sales slowdown
Grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time this Christmas despite supermarket sales growth continuing to lag slowing inflation
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Analysis & FeaturesFood retailers’ 12 trends of Christmas
The cost of living crisis may be ongoing, but retailers are tempting shoppers with high-end fare – from savoury profiteroles to posh brunches
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery price inflation falls to single digits for the first time in 16 months
Grocery price inflation hit single digits for the first time in 16 months in October as overall grocery growth continues to be driven by higher pricing. Plus Naked Wines issues profits warning as CEO departs and updates from ABF and Hilton Food Group
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery inflation falls to lowest level for over 12 months
Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level in over 12 months at 12.2% for the four weeks to 3 September 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar
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NewsCity snapshot: Easing inflation drives grocery sales growth slowdown
UK grocery sales growth fell back sharply in July as price inflation continues to ease, according to the latest market share figures from Kantar
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Category ReportIs this the new organic era?
Despite cost of living pressures, retailers are honing their organic ranges – while Planet Organic is plotting a successful comeback
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado losses grow as M&S retail partnership swings into red
Losses at Ocado have widened in the first half despite revenues growing as the grocery tech group was hit by a range of exceptional costs and battled to get the online M&S partnership on track
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NewsGrocery price inflation eases to its lowest level since 2022
Like-for-like grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2022 and now sits at 16.5%, according to the latest market share data from Kantar
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KVI TrackerKVI Tracker: Prices starting to fall across the chicken category
The prices of some fresh chicken products have fallen almost 10% over the past week, Assosia data shows
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery price inflation continues to ease
Grocery price inflation has edged back down for the second consecutive month, according to the latest market share data from Kantar
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NewsAldi hits double-digit market share for the first time
Meanwhile Lidl notched up another month as the fastest-growing supermarket
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery price inflation hits new high of 17.5%
Grocery price inflation reached a new high of 17.5% over the four weeks to 19 March, costing households an additional £837 on their annual supermarket bills. Plus, Diageo names new CEO, Ocado Retail sales edge up in first quarter, AG Barr posts strong annual growth amid margin compression and all the rest of the latest news from the City