Prices – Page 5
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Analysis and FeaturesIs childhood obesity at a tipping point?
Recent figures show a drop in child obesity rates, but strong policymaking will likely be required to ensure there is longevity behind the trend
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The Big InterviewWaitrose’s Nathan Ansell on pushing loyalty and value for money
Waitrose’s customer director Nathan Ansell on how he’s reviving its fortunes through ‘bold’ marketing, value for money, and a revitalised loyalty scheme
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NewsChristmas turkey prices still up despite bountiful supply
But retail consultant Richard Harrow said turkey prices are ’still all over the place’ and expects competition to intensify
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KVI TrackerWaitrose hikes price of 24 essentials in sign of continued inflation
Waitrose announced a £100m investment in value in February Waitrose has raised the price of at least 24 key essential items in the last month, in a sign of continued inflation. Tinned spaghetti, peanut butter and buttery spread have all increased in price over the past week, ...
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Comment and OpinionForecourt fightback against fuel thieves onslaught is tough, but why?
A worryingly sharp rise in theft of petrol and diesel from forecourts is adding to the retail industry’s already seemingly inescapable crime problem.
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NewsBerry growers still experiencing ‘disconnect’ from retailers
Retailers are enjoying rising sales of berries, but are failing to pay prices that keep pace with rising production costs, growers have argued
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Comment and OpinionFour ways to win on food quality, not price
After the dominance of discounters, we are coming to a time when more minds are turning to quality, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsMorrisons slashes cost of 58 Christmas favourites
The supermarket is investing more than £4m to cut the price of the products by an average of almost 20%
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KVI TrackerButter prices start to fall after wholesale milk prices ease
The price of butter, based on 34 lines available in the mults, saw an average price hike of 10.9% year on year, according to analysis of Assosia data
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NewsAsda pulls plug on Home Bargains price match campaign
Asda has paused the price match mechanic while it looks at the performance of the lines included and the proposition as a whole
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy the battle against food inflation isn’t over
Food price inflation has eased – but key drivers including energy prices, crop shortages and the ongoing effects of Brexit mean it’s far from over
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Comment and OpinionThe fuel price dilemma: unpacking the pressures on petrol retailers
It’s a frustrating case of déjà vu for petrol retailers, particularly the independents, who have again been accused of failing to pass on reduced fuel prices to drivers
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KVI TrackerChristmas roast potatoes set to be more expensive this year
Maris piper potatoes have seen average price rises of 35% since October 2021
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KVI TrackerFrozen turkeys set to be even pricier for Christmas 2023
Prices are up to 20% higher than this time last year and 30% higher than two years ago
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Comment and OpinionWhy we’re looking to lead a revolution in frozen food
This week’s Frozen Food Revolution campaign will seek to engage consumers, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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NewsOlive oil markets catch a break as Spain production estimates are bumped
Spanish olive oil production seems to be improving, but suppliers are still apprehensive
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Category ReportHow cakes & biscuits are getting smashed
Home-working, HFSS and cost pressures have hit sweet treats hard. So what can brands and retailers do to revive the market?
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Comment and OpinionAn open letter to the CMA: your profiteering accusations are damaging
I wish to highlight a concern about the approach taken in the report on suppliers, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsAldi makes nearly 50 products cheaper in latest round of price cuts
The list includes cheese, butter and poultry, as well a range of cleaning products and household essentials
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Analysis and FeaturesHow are loyalty schemes shaking up the price wars in grocery?
Which? thinks value linked only to loyalty cards is dodgy. Is that fair?