Mike Watkins news, comment and analysis – Page 14
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco recovery on track as sales rise 3.3%
Tesco will set out further plans later this morning for the next stage of its recovery after a third straight quarter of like-for-like sales growth
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News‘Dietary needs of Brits not being met by retailers'
More than one in four Brits claim products offered by grocery retailers do not fully meet their dietary needs, according to data from Nielsen
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NewsCity snapshot: UK supermarkets continue sales recovery
The UKs leading supermarkets experienced two consecutive months of growth for the first time in more than two years, according to Nielsen retail performance data released today
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NewsBargain stores overtake Aldi and Lidl in popularity
Sales at variety discount stores such as Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains have soared by 17% to £4.9bn in the past year.
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NewsTeam GB gold rush and hot weather boost supermarket sales
The hot weather and Great Britain’s success at the Olympics in Rio combined to generate the best supermarket sales growth for nearly three years, according to Nielsen
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NewsPoor weather drives the worst supermarket sales figures for two years
During the four weeks ending 16 July 2016, the value of sales was down 2.4%
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat a weaker pound will mean for food prices and why
The weak pound post the EU referendum is set to drive up prices at petrol stations “within days”
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NewsFood price deflation deepens in June
The latest BRC – Nielsen shop price index for June revealed that food prices were down 0.8% last month
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NewsMixed picture for UK grocery revealed by latest market share data
The uncertain trading environment for UK grocers was compounded by the release this week of market share figures
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NewsLocation and product range drive Brits’ choice of grocery store
Retailers should ”take a broader, more strategic view of their offer”, says Nielsen
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Comment & OpinionWill Brexit change what Brits eat and drink?
It’s early days, but market experts are starting to look at which sectors are most likely to feel the biggest impact
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NewsBrexit: no immediate impact on grocery sales, say Kantar and Nielsen
Precedent suggests there won’t be a significant impact, experts say
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NewsOcado sales increase but still no overseas deal on the horizon
Ocado first-half revenues rise 15.1% to £584.2m but there is still shows no sign of a long-awaited deal with an international partner
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NewsGrocery market goes into decline for first time in 2016
Sales were down 0.2% in the 12 weeks to 19 June, Kantar Worldpanel data shows
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NewsFruit & veg sales soar as health trend hooks Brits
Volume sales of fresh produce were up 4.1% during the 12 weeks to 21 May, while value sales rose by 2.4%
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NewsTesco stabilises but conditions still tough for big four
All of the big four supermarkets have suffered sales losses in the 12 weeks to 22 May despite managing to retain shopper numbers
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NewsFresh food deflation drives fall in food prices
Food prices fell 0.4% in March according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index
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NewsEarly Easter boosts supermarket sales in latest Kantar figures
Kantar said the early Easter gave the market a sales boost of £152m
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NewsTesco’s recovery continues, says Kantar
Kantar found supermarket sales were up by 0.5% compared with a year ago