Mike Watkins news, comment and analysis – Page 16
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NewsUK fmcg sales growth slowest in Western Europe according to Nielsen
Slowing inflation has taken its toll on sales growth of FMCG goods in the UK – the hardest hit of the five major Western European markets.
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NewsPrice cuts keep food inflation at all-time low
Food inflation stayed at a record low this month, bringing relief to hard-pressed consumers.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the only way now up for Morrisons?
Last week’s market share data suggested Morrisons had turned a corner, but the supermarket still has plenty of hard work ahead.
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Analysis & FeaturesAldi and Lidl: how big could the discounters get?
The rapid rise of Aldi and Lidl is changing the shape of the grocery landscape. How big will they get?…
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NewsSupermarket price cuts keep lid on food inflation
The supermarket price war is continuing to put the brakes on food price inflation, new figures have shown.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Asda clinched Britain's favourite supermarket title
Price clinches Asda win as Britain’s favourite supermarket but Nielsen also shows clear signs of changing landscape…
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Analysis & FeaturesAn inconvenient truth: is convenience really growing?
The convenience sector is booming. Or is it? When you interrogate the numbers a little harder a different picture emerges…
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NewsFood inflation falls to lowest level since 2006
A slowdown in ambient food prices pushed food inflation to its lowest level since December 2006.
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Analysis & FeaturesTop Products Survey 2013: Executive Summary report
It’s been a year of polarised priorities, as shoppers seek out both value for money and a little comfort. So who has benef…
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Analysis & FeaturesClosing the green gap
One in four consumers say they will pay more for green products but will they put their money where their mouths are?
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NewsSainsbury’s grows market share as rest of big four contract
Sainsbury’s was the only supermarket among the big four to increase its market share in the past 12 weeks, according to the latest supermarket share data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsJuly heat boosts supermarkets 'more than the Olympics'
July’s hot weather provided a bigger boost to supermarket sales than 2012’s Olympics, new figures have suggested.
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NewsShop prices fall as food inflation slows
Food price inflation slowed down in July, hitting its lowest rate since summer 2010, new figures have shown.
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NewsFood price inflation edges up as overall shop prices fall
Food price inflation crept up again in June, following a slowdown in May, new figures have suggested - but overall shop prices fell.
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NewsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2013 - Britain's Favourite Supermarket
Asda has been voted Britain’s Favourite Supermarket for the third year in a row. CEO Andy Clarke talks to The Grocer about the retailer’s win.
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Comment & Opinion
The discounters will keep adapting
The term discount isn’t what it used to be, particularly in the grocery aisle…
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NewsApril retail sales show a dip after an early Easter
Sunnier weather in the second half of April gave a boost to UK retail sales, but overall sales were down on the previous month.
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NewsFood price inflation slows as falling costs and promos kick in
Food price inflation dropped to 2.9% in April, driven by falling costs and heavy promotions, new figures have revealed.
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NewsBrits lead rest of Europe in getting their ‘five a day’ fruit and veg
UK consumers eat more fruit and vegetables than those in Europe with almost one in five Brits consuming at least five portions on a daily basis, new research has suggested.
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Analysis & FeaturesA great year for sport. A washout for grocery...
Exhilarating highs. Crashing lows. With the Jubilee and Olympics on the cards, everyone expected 2012 to be a year of extremes…