Long reads – Page 15
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Analysis and FeaturesHow ‘loved’ high street discount retailer Wilko came to trouble
Wilko is in a struggle for survival, having last week filed a notice of intention to appointment administrators
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Analysis and FeaturesAre we witnessing the death of craft beer?
As an unprecedented number of breweries close down, what does this mean for the future of the craft beer category and its place in the supermarkets?
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The Big InterviewTony Hoggett on Amazon’s ambitions for global grocery
In his first interview as Amazon’s global grocery stores chief, Tony Hoggett dishes on its ambitions – and why the giant is growing ‘quickly but surely’
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Britvic on to a winner in iced coffee with Jimmy’s?
Britvic has snapped up the ‘fastest-growing brand in RTD coffee’
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ReportsHow UK supermarkets scared trick or treaters in 2022
Asda’s controversial contribution to seasonal scares last year was arguably too terrifying
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ReportsThe best retail tactics for a bewitching Halloween
Creating a spectacle in store has always been important at Halloween, but the introduction of HFSS rules last October has posed a challenge for retailers
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Analysis and FeaturesWill the CMA’s unit pricing review change anything?
The CMA’s latest review into unit pricing highlighted some long-running problems, but immediate change could be a long way off
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Analysis and FeaturesHas Stuart Machin lost his marbles over Gove’s M&S store plan kibosh?
The M&S boss is fuming over Michael Gove’s ‘act of self-sabotage’
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Analysis and FeaturesThe ups and downs of vertical farming
’From seed to plate, we shorten the supply chain and only grow in the UK, reducing emissions and waste’
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Analysis and FeaturesThe race for onshoring: How Britain’s food supply is coming home
In an increasingly volatile global market, British businesses are seeking to secure supply closer to home, making use of tech to boost efficiency
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Analysis and FeaturesCould new Brexit border controls spell the death of UK delis?
New Brexit checks are about to make it harder for SMEs to import meat and dairy goods from Europe, raising fears for the future of independent delis and the wholesalers who supply them
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Analysis and FeaturesWill CMA category probe shed any more light on price tactics?
10 categories will face scrutiny as the watchdog extends its competition probe. But critics say its approach misunderstands the grocery model
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy it’s so difficult for fmcg companies to exit Russia
Several fmcg companies have struggled to exit Russia following its invasion of Ukraine
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Analysis and FeaturesExtended producer responsibility: industry reacts to delay to controversial packaging rules
As Defra confirmed extended producer responsibility delay, The Grocer rounds up the reaction from key figures in the industry
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Analysis and FeaturesDoes Tesco’s ‘Fit for Growth’ reset demand too much of suppliers?
Tesco says deflation in electricity and packaging costs means suppliers can help it drop prices. But critics say it is asking too much for too little
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy are supermarkets ignoring the Better Chicken Commitment?
Despite ‘Frankenchicken’ headlines and activist campaigns designed to shame retailers, few have adopted the BCC poultry welfare standard
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The Big InterviewIceland’s Richard Walker on his Mount Everest epiphany
Fresh from his ascent of Everest, Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker is fired up for a very different kind of frozen challenge
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat WHO aspartame ruling means for sugar-free soft drinks
Aspartame is classed as a ’possible cancer risk’. What does this mean for sales of leading soft drinks?
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Analysis and FeaturesHow Great Cornish Food Store champions local produce
The Great Cornish Food Store shares its space with a big retailer, but the two are not rivals. They are partners in a bid to highlight local food and drink
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Analysis and FeaturesHow Nudie Snacks turned cauliflowers into crisps
Belief in local sourcing and the UK’s ability to innovate in plant-based led to the creation of an award-winning brand