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Analysis & FeaturesThe Green Issue 2011: Who’s got the greenest store?
The supermarkets are trumping each other with state-of-the-art eco stores that cut energy bills and collect rainwater. But is the boom really just about a green image, asks Ian Quinn
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Analysis & FeaturesDesmond takes a gamble on rivalling the National Lottery
Express Newspapers tycoon Richard Desmond plans to tackle Britain’s “health inequalities” with his new lottery. How sound a venture is it, asks Elinor Zuke
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Analysis & FeaturesGreenhouse giant: is there more life in Thanet Earth?
Three years after it threw open its greenhouse doors, Thanet Earth is making a profit. Will more such developments follow? Richard Ford reports
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Commodities: Green, green glass is a clear winner as material costs fall
It’s eco-friendly, safe and now, with raw material prices down, relatively cheap. Can glass stay strong as emerging markets up consumption, asks Robert Miles
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Analysis & FeaturesMini Max
Kellogg’s believes the cereal, which rolls out to stores next month, has the potential to become as big as its £30m Frosties brand in the next four years
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Waitrose ramps up its deal activity, acting on impulse
The only retailer to increase its year-on-year promotional activity last month was Waitrose.
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Analysis & FeaturesStephen Robertson Q&A: 'We need to address eyewatering rate rises and levels of regulation'
Guest editor Stephen Robertson, director general of the British Retail Consortium, talks to Ian Quinn about the economic crisis, a government that has been all talk and a misfiring Fernando Torres
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Tesco and Asda’s loss Aldi and Lidl’s gain? It looks like it
After the rollercoaster ride of 2008-2009, Aldi and Lidl are back on form – and this time it’s not about recession chic. James Halliwell reports
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Analysis & FeaturesLong-life sandwich (14-day shelf life)
The 14-day shelf life of the sandwiches would minimise waste and complement retailers’ existing food-to-go ranges
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Rise of the machine
A shiny Heath Robinson-style tea packing machine reflects the growing success of Only Natural Products as it gets ready to ramp up production further still. Tara Craig reports
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Analysis & FeaturesHas the shine just come off Cadbury’s Olympic shoes?
Cadbury is “the official treat provider” for London 2012. So how does it feel as rival snacks are signed up by LOCOG?
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Analysis & FeaturesDiageo's virtual drinks aisle
Diageo has big plans. They won’t be realised without retailers’ help. So it’s opened a hi-tech virtual reality suite to get them on board. Rob Brown is the first to visit
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Trading places
Britain’s ‘special’ relationship with the US has never been stronger, at least when it comes to the exchange of food and drink brands across the Atlantic. Samantha Lyster and Nick Hughes report from both sides of the pond on why so many brands are taking the plunge
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Fewer savings to be had, but brands offer deeper cuts
Last month’s fall in average savings seems to have been a blip. The past four weeks show fewer deals, but bigger price cuts.
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Analysis & FeaturesHovis granary bloomer homebake
Looking to bring brand presence to the own-label dominated ambient part-bake sector
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The Co-op eyes a network fit for the future
Last week’s numbers don’t look clever. But a mammoth overhaul of its outdated logistics network is essential to The Co-op’s rejuvenation. Beth Phillips reports
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Analysis & FeaturesMichael Clarke and Premier: is it Mission Impossible?
Michael Clarke, until recently the head of Kraft’s European operations, has chosen to accept one of the toughest assignments in FMCG.
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Living la vida local
Not one to be fazed by competition from the mults, Andrew Thornton has revamped his Crouch End Budgens store to wrest back sales from Waitrose. Elinor Zuke finds out more
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At 4%, food price inflation is stable... but it’s all relative
Prices at the big four are up 4% on average – 3% when deals are taken into account – but only Asda has kept a lid on inflation. Ronan Hegarty reports
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Analysis & FeaturesThe antisocial network: how Facebook ‘fans’ can turn foe
Big name brands have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. It lets them ‘engage’ consumers – but acts as a hub for criticism. Guy Montague-Jones reports