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Analysis & FeaturesPromotional activity way ahead of last year's levels
No surprise the number of promotions has fallen across the board…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is Tesco getting all frothy about coffee?
How much potential does the coffee shop market really have for the supermarkets?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy DNA testing is no quick fix for horse meat scandals
As the horse DNA scandal gallops into its third week…
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Analysis & FeaturesChristine Tacon: exclusive interview with new GSCOP Adjudicator
For the full transcript of our exclusive interview with new Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon, click here…
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Analysis & FeaturesRabobank: meat byproducts key to future valuations of trade
As animal by-products continue to scrutinised over horse DNA, the sector’s global prospects are looking good…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of fascias?
For every spotty youth Sainsbury’s employs in a c-store, how many independent retailers go bust?…
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Analysis & FeaturesNo new year resolutions for brands as promos rise again
The marketeers of many of Britain’s biggest food and drink brands apparently didn’t include ‘cutting back on promotional spend’ in their new year resolutions…
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Analysis & FeaturesFinding success with the right fascia
Support from a fascia group can provide an invaluable boost to your business…
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia to fascia: how symbols could sharpen their act
The right fascia can make all the difference – but are symbol groups offering retailers the right choices?…
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols of strength
On the embattled UK high street, it’s a case of survival of the fittest…
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes Carling have what it takes to be a Stella success?
Molson Coors has had a bumpy track record of late when it comes to new product development…
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op comeback: is Steve Murrells shakeup delivering at last?
There are signs of recovery but food CEO Steve Murrells is all too aware of the long road that lies ahead…
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Analysis & FeaturesAn End to Hedging
A new bakery, deli and butchers’ counter has helped Noel Kavanagh’s former Somerfield achieve massive sales growth…
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Analysis & FeaturesHigh demand set to push animal feed prices up further
Analysts are warning of impending price increases for maize and wheat…
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InterviewsWrigley's Hamish Thomson: by gum, he's got bottle
Thanks to a focus on oral health, Wrigley has UK gum back in its grip. What are its next priorities?…
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Analysis & FeaturesVinegar prices stung by poor grape harvest
The poor grape harvest last year is not just taking its toll on wine lovers – salad fans are set to suffer too….
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Analysis & FeaturesWho won the battle for sales this Christmas? It depends...
Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s can all come up with figures to show…
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Analysis & FeaturesA cautious year ahead after weather woes of 2012
From scorched earth in the US Midwest to waterlogged fields here, 2012 proved a vintage year for weather chaos…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket prices fall 1% in month before Christmas
Average supermarket prices have fallen for a second…
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Analysis & FeaturesShare performance in 2012
The outperformance of the leading suppliers relative to the supermarkets is revealed in our tables profiling the winners and losers…