Jon Yeomans
Jon Yeomans edits thegrocer.co.uk. As well as managing content on the site, he edits the Daily Bread blog. He also writes stories around technology and online retail, with a particular interest in mobile and tablet platforms, click & collect, and consumer trends.
Jon was previously Production Editor on ZDNet UK and ZDNet.com, leading business technology websites owned by CBS Interactive.
Prior to this, Jon worked for Channel Five and Red Bee Media, and spent four years working in Spain, Sweden and Japan. @jonlyeomans
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- jon.yeomans@thegrocer.co.uk
Analysis & FeaturesRetailers left praying that a mild autumn won’t lead to a chill winter
Don’t let the unseasonable warmth fool you; it’s that time of year when retail eyes become fixed on Christmas. And prospects for the festive period so far seem unclear.
Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are on the frontline of the low wage war
Calls for supermarkets to pay the Living Wage are not going to go away
NewsTesco suspends three more executives in finance probe
Tesco has suspended three more senior executives as it continues its investigation into a £250m overstatement of profits.
NewsFood sales fall again as warm September wilts retailers
September brought little cheer to UK retailers, as like-for-like sales tumbled 2.1%, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
NewsFDF boss Melanie Leech steps down after nine years
The Food & Drink Federation’s director general, Melanie Leech, is leaving after nine years in the role.
NewsE-cigs can be shown on TV under new advertising code
E-cigarette suppliers will be able to show their products on television for the first time under a new code of practice.
NewsSteve Rowe of Marks & Spencer lifts The Grocer Cup 2014
Marks & Spencer’s executive director of food, Steve Rowe, is this year’s winner of The Grocer Cup.
Comment & OpinionAre the Lib Dems 'the Morrisons' of politics?
The Liberal Democrats are the Morrisons of the UK political scene, a Lib Dem MP declared this week. But does his supermarket analogy ring true?
NewsLidl pokes fun at Morrisons' price-matching pledge
Lidl has poked fun at Morrisons’ price-matching pledge, announced to some fanfare on Thursday (2 October), with its latest stab at reactive advertising.
Comment & OpinionBuy British Day appeals to hearts and wallets
Popping to the shops today? You may want to take the time to look for a ‘Made in Britain’ label
NewsHow Morrisons’ Match & More scheme works: video
Morrisons today unveiled its Match & More loyalty card scheme, which will match prices not only with the other big four supermarkets, but with Aldi and Lidl too.
NewsLidl unveils ‘50p challenge’ in riposte to Sainsbury’s
Lidl has responded to Sainsbury’s infamous ‘50p challenge’ poster earlier this week with a 50p challenge of its own.
Analysis & FeaturesBattle on the high teas: Our panel unimpressed by posh brands
Battle on the high teas! We stacked up four premium teas from leading brands and asked our consumer panel to evaluate them on video.
NewsNew Product Awards 2014 winners revealed
The winners of The Grocer’s 2014 New Product Awards have been announced.
NewsSainsbury’s triggers fuel price cuts as petrol reaches 2010 levels
Petrol prices are set to fall again for consumers at supermarket forecourts as Sainsbury’s kicked off a new round of price cuts.
NewsExport conference brings together fmcg leaders
A host of experts in how to export a brand are gathering in London on 3 October for a special one-day conference.
NewsGraze boxes up 31% sales growth
Online snack delivery service Graze notched up underlying sales growth of 31% in the year to 28 February 2014, it revealed today.
NewsAldi profits soar 65% as it boasts of ‘best value’ groceries
Pre-tax profits at Aldi soared 65.2%, the discounter revealed today, as it claimed to offer “the best value in UK grocery retail”.
Comment & OpinionIt's about price, stupid
What do shoppers want? It’s a question retailers and suppliers never tire of asking
Comment & OpinionMAP Awards broadcast live on Friday 26 September
On Friday we are broadcasting the Marketing Advertising and PR Awards live online