All articles by Jon Yeomans
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Analysis and 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.
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Comment and OpinionSupermarkets are on the frontline of the low wage war
Calls for supermarkets to pay the Living Wage are not going to go away
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comment and 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?
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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.
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Comment and 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
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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.
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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.
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Analysis and 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.
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NewsNew Product Awards 2014 winners revealed
The winners of The Grocer’s 2014 New Product Awards have been announced.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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Comment and OpinionIt's about price, stupid
What do shoppers want? It’s a question retailers and suppliers never tire of asking
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Comment and OpinionMAP Awards broadcast live on Friday 26 September
On Friday we are broadcasting the Marketing Advertising and PR Awards live online