Fraser McKevitt news, comment and analysis – Page 7
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NewsSainsbury’s outperforms rivals in flat grocery market
Grocery sales flatlined in the 12 weeks to 11 August 2019 as the tough comparisons with 2018’s strong summer continue to hamper food and drink sales growth.
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales fall for the first time in three years
Grocery sales have fallen back for the first time in three years as last year’s record early summer temperatures hit year-on-year comparisons. Plus, first half profits plunge at McColl’s, Fever-Tree first half sales rise 13% and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionThere is no such thing as a ‘Tesco shopper’ or 'Ocado shopper'
Or an Ocado or M&S shopper, for that matter, says Kantar’s Fraser McKevitt. Brands and retailers must look beyond their existing shopper base to thrive
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NewsWet weather washes out grocery sales growth
The wet start to the summer compared with last year’s heatwave and the run up to the men’s FIFA World Cup limited grocery market growth, according to the latest grocery market share data.
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NewsGrocery sales growth hits 2019 high thanks to bumper Easter
The grocery sector is growing at its fastest rate this year thanks to a record £2.5bn Easter spend when shoppers took home £335m of Easter eggs and seasonal chocolate.
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NewsLoose fruit and veg sales growing at double rate of plastic-packed
Twenty one per cent of fruit, veg and salad was sold loose over the past 12 weeks, according to Kantar
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NewsGrocery sales growth drops to slowest rate in a year
Grocery sales growth has fallen to its lowest level since March 2018 as the late Easter and Mother’s Day hit year-on-year comparisons, according to Kantar. Plus, profits slump at palm oil producer MP Evans and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSupermarkets 'lowering standards' for no-deal Brexit: report
Kantar said supermarkets were testing new, longer lasting varieties of fruit and veg
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S and Ocado forge a transformational deal - at what cost?
With M&S paying £750m for the privilege, will this be the push it needs to become a ‘digital-first’ retailer?
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Comment & OpinionOcado/M&S deal will be a real test of customer loyalty
Ocado could lose not just Waitrose sales, but all the shoppers who come because those products are there
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NewsOcado annual losses rise to £44m as expansion hits bottom line
Ocado grew its annual revenues by 12.3% in 2018, but its pre-tax losses jumped from £9.8m to £44.4m.
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NewsWholesale growth drives 3.6% Morrisons Christmas sales rise
Morrisons has reported a like for like festive sales jump of 3.6%. Plus market share data shows a slowdown in grocery growth over Christmas.
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NewsGrocery growth slows as Christmas looms
The latest grocery market share figures have showed the weakest supermarket sales growth since March 2017 as the industry heads into the vital Christmas trading period.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow own label is making gains in the online grocery battle
Food retailers are making a concerted effort to sell more own-label products online
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Analysis & FeaturesHow that 'banned' Christmas ad has helped broaden Iceland's appeal
Viewed millions of times online, the ad has thrust Iceland into the consciousness of many
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NewsGrocery spending slows down in October
Grocery shoppers spent less in October 2018 compared to the same time last year, according to newly released grocery market share data from Nielsen and Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsGavin Darby announces Premier Foods departure as it seeks Ambrosia sale
Premier Foods’ CEO Gavin Darby has announced he is to step down in January, while it has also said it is in talks to sell its Ambrosia brand
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales cool off after record summer
Grocery sales have cooled off following record summer growth, as shoppers tightened their purse-strings ahead of the expensive Christmas season, British American Tobacco warn that earnings will fall 7%, and the rest of the news from the City
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco launches Jack's discount store: analysts' reactions
Following yesterday’s launch of Tesco’s first Jack’s store in Chatteris, here is the reaction from city analysts
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NewsGlow of summer grocery sales boom begins to fade
The hot weather triggered a bumper summer for the grocers, but the latest market share data suggests spending has slowed in more recent weeks.