James Halliwell
James Halliwell is a freelance writer for The Grocer.
Analysis & FeaturesDo supermarkets have their eye on Scotland?
The major mults are looking to serve a proud food nation via a variety of ‘local’ initiatives
Analysis & FeaturesStar power: 13 celebrity booze ventures and why they work
A new generation of celebs are proving ‘hands on’ endorsements can boost booze sales
Category ReportOld news? Newstrade category report 2019
Millions of readers now get their news online. How are retailers coping?
Category ReportSoft drinks vs CO2, the sugar tax and the plastic backlash: bumper category report 2019
The soft drinks industry has faced multiple challenges over the past year. In this report we take a closer look at how it has tackled the key issues
Analysis & FeaturesHow Brexit trade deals may put UK fishing access at risk
UK might ‘unwittingly’ be making a grave error in negotiations
Category ReportWhat 2019's UK food & drink shows have to offer
This year’s shows in Birmingham will tackle the industry response to today’s ethically minded consumer
RankingsBritain's biggest brands: What now for Brand Britain after Brexit?
British food and drink is doing a roaring export trade, but Brexit is threatening to rewrite the rules
Analysis & FeaturesCan robots solve the labour shortage in UK warehousing?
There’s an evolving stream of technology ready to revolutionise warehousing – and replace humans
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are modern convenience store independents staying afloat?
Meet the independents who have learned how to survive fierce competition from the mults and the discounters
Analysis & FeaturesGrocery franchises & fascias: what do they have to offer and how much do they cost?
We asked 14 of the leading fascias what they had to offer to retailers
Analysis & FeaturesStick or twist: should independent retailers be rethinking their symbol group?
Symbol groups are having to fight harder than ever to keep independent retailers loyal
Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer’s Top Products 2018: the rise of challenger brands
Startups are shaking up categories at a rapid pace. From petfood to sports nutrition, challenger brands are piling the pressure on the big boys. It’s forcing them to get innovative, and fast
Analysis & FeaturesHas Amazon disrupted advertising too?
How the digital retailer is standing out in an advertising landscape that still relies on TV
Analysis & FeaturesGrowth from the ground up for coffee
The instant coffee category has revived its fortunes thanks to brand revamps
Analysis & FeaturesExtreme year is good news for OTC sales
The cold start to the year and scorching summer have driven value and volume rises
Analysis & FeaturesSex toys get some action in the supers
Sex sells – even at Sainsbury’s. To a flurry of tabloid headlines, the retailer rolled out a range of sex toys in November
Analysis & FeaturesCan AEOs help you dodge port disruption in a no-deal Brexit?
Looking to avoid post-Brexit port disruption? AEO certification can reportedly ease the flow of trade. So how can companies apply, and is it worth it?
Analysis & FeaturesCan the food & drink supply chain cope with rising costs?
Currency swings, supply shortages, mergers and Brexit are escalating commodity volatility
Category ReportWalkies 2.0: petcare technology category report 2018
A new raft of technology is fast changing the definition of a dog’s (and cat’s) life
Analysis & FeaturesCan supermarket packaging be stylish, safe and sustainable?
Packaging has always had two main functions. The first is pretty prosaic: to protect the product. The second is pretty fascinating: to make it so attractive that it flies off the shelf