All Product prices articles – Page 114
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NewsFood and drink sales enjoy a sporty summer boost
Food and drink achieved its best July sales performance for five years, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium’s retail sales monitor.
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Comment & OpinionThe promotional party - is it over, asks Shore Capital
The UK grocery market, after having a drink with promotions, has arguably embarked on a sustained binge…
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Analysis & FeaturesPig prices set to stay firm despite recent drop
UK pig prices have fallen for the first time since late February as a result of lower feed prices and reduced demand…
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Analysis & FeaturesPorridge a thriftier start to the day as RTE cereal soars
Shoppers are more likely to be thinking about cold cereals than porridge – but could be missing out on some hot savings…
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Analysis & FeaturesC-stores pull in celebratory shoppers in the heatwave
The Grocer/Him! Shop Waves survey shows shoppers heading to c-stores in party spirit – but health is also on their minds…
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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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NewsCo-op, Waitrose and Aldi commit to clearer food price labels
Supermarket prices could become a little easier to understand after The Co-operative Group, Waitrose and Aldi signed up to a campaign for simpler and more consistent pricing.
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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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Analysis & FeaturesPoor weather means UK likely to stay net importer of wheat
The UK is expected to remain a net importer of wheat for a second year running…
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands desert bogofs for half-price and multibuys
Bogofs have all but disappeared as a promotion mechanic this summer, new figures for The Grocer from Assosia reveal…
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NewsHousehold income remains flat, Asda report finds
Household income has remained broadly flat compared with the same period last year, according to research commissioned by Asda.
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers split over price of four pints of milk
After many months of stalemate, four-pint milk prices moved again this week, with Tesco upping its price by 10p to £1.39…
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NewsMinimum alcohol price evidence 'shot down in flames'
The evidence base for the government’s alcohol minimum unit pricing plans was “shot down in flames” this week…
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Comment & OpinionThe sobering truth about alcohol sales in 2013
With alcohol sales still falling, and no major set piece events to stimulate demand, brands and retailers must work harder…
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Analysis & FeaturesNew Zealand lamb supply hit by drought
New Zealand lamb production is forecast to fall 9.3% as a result of drought this season…
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NewsUK retail sales show growth despite lag in grocery, ONS says
UK retail sales volumes grew for the second consecutive month in June buoying hopes that a consumer-led recovery may occur despite food and clothing retailers’ sales falling in the same period, official figures have shown.
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Comment & Opinion
Beware 'price creep'
I’m encouraged to learn retailers are reading current market conditions and planning promotional activity in line with thi…
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Comment & OpinionFairtrade on the price we must pay for tea
Cafédirect has launched a new report that reveals that to offer tea at low prices, compromises have to be made…
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Analysis & FeaturesWine prices eased by strong grape harvest in Southern Hemisphere
Healthy grape crops in the Southern hemisphere are easing bulk wine prices…
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Analysis & FeaturesMeat, fish & poultry prices up 6.4%
Sharp increases in meat, fish and poultry prices are stoking inflation at the big four supermarkets…