Long reads – Page 347
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur
The liqueur’s “quality and association of the luxury Thorntons name” would make it a perfect fit for today’s discerning consumer
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Analysis & FeaturesSalary Survey 2011: Climbing the greasy pole
Tesco’s CEO isn’t the only commander-in-chief to have started out on the shop floor. But what is it about the sector that makes such meteoric rises possible? Catherine Wheatley, armed with our new salary survey, investigates
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Analysis & FeaturesThe great supermarket sell-off
Tesco and Sainsbury’s are generating big bucks from sale and leasebacks – but could the Southern Cross débâcle and proposed new accounting rules spoil the party? Simon Creasey investigates
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Analysis & FeaturesE.coli: how can we be sure our fruit and veg is safe?
The reputation of the fresh produce industry has been hurt by Germany’s E.coli tragedy. Should growers and retailers be doing more, asks Julia Glotz
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Ribena Sparkling
As a fan of its blackcurrant squash, I was pleased to discover Ribena has created an authentic sparkling version that retains the original flavour and hasn’t been over-sweetened or unnecessarily meddled with.
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InterviewsAn eye for a bargain
His MoneySavingExpert website gets 80 million hits a month and last month he came top in our Power 100 list.
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Analysis & FeaturesFresh & Easy’s friendly new neighbour: Walmart Express
The embattled Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market faces yet another challenge: smaller format Walmart stores in its California heartland, says James Halliwell
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Analysis & Features
Brands claim back promo space after non-food push
Fox’s is running a massive 561% more promotions than it did last year as brands drive growth – at the expense of own label.
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Analysis & FeaturesUnanswered questions over Europe’s deadly E.coli crisis
The source of the E.coli outbreak in Germany was still unknown as The Grocer went to press. So what DO we know? Julia Glotz answers some key questions
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Babicka Vodka
Made using 100% Moravian corn to create a “subtle sweetness” and infused with thujone extracted from hand-picked wormwood, Babicka Vodka will “appeal to the discerning drinker”
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Analysis & FeaturesThe human price of cut-price flowers: an investigation by The Grocer
As the price of a supermarket bouquet drops to as little as £2.99, the environmental and social impact of the flower industry has come under scrutiny. Tristan McConnell reports on the effect of the horticultural boom on people in one of Kenya’s flower-growing hotspots
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Analysis & FeaturesA dirty business: why human waste could help solve the global food crisis
The idea of using human sewage to fertilise the land has been poo-pooed for too long. As a global food crisis looms and fertiliser costs soar, isn’t it time for us to get over our squeamishness, asks Daniel Selwood
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Analysis & Features
Monthly inflation eases as promos mitigate its impact
Prices remain up year on year, but without promotions the outlook would be worse, and month-on-month, the picture is improving
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Analysis & FeaturesLansley’s change of tack has volunteers cast as the villains
The newly aggressive language coming out of the DH over the Responsibility Deal is as nothing to the tough talking that lies ahead, says Ian Quinn
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Analysis & FeaturesMPs tell Kraft to ‘Come on Irene!’ But what’s the point?
A new BIS committee report is obsessed over the no-show of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld at its inquiry. Isn’t this missing the point?
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Rolo Cone
I enjoyed this product and was pleasantly surprised at the variety of flavours and textures. The caramel was delicious and made the ice cream seem a real treat.
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Analysis & Features
Are you being self-served?
Unmanned coffee machines generate up to £40k in sales a year, which is why Costa – and retailers – want a bigger slurp of the action. Virginia Matthews reports
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Walmart really planning a triumphant return to Europe?
Walmart is seeking a Heathrow base, sparking rumours of a fresh assault on the Continent. Where is the US giant likely to strike, asks Ian Quinn
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Analysis & Features
Sainsbury’s in promo lead as focus shifts to own label
Only Sainsbury’s and Asda have increased promotional spending year-on-year as activity shifts from brands to own label.
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery Retail Structure 2011: Multiple retailer swap shop sees Tesco swell its numbers
Tesco and Booker have increased their estates this year, while the Co-op Group and Spar were among those reducing numbers. Beth Phillips reports