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NewsRetail Prices: Promotions near plateau as branded activity stalls
A sharp increase in own-label deals has led to another uplift in total promotional activity, but growth has slowed dramatically. James Ball reports
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Rice commodity cost falls 40%, but retail price lags far behind
Commodity costs have fallen sharply, but retail prices are following only sluggishly - and nowhere more so than on the humble staple rice.
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NewsGrocer 33: Great service at Waitrose wins top spot
Customer service and availability were a mixed bag this week, but Waitrose in Chesham gave itself the winning edge with a "lovely and clean store that was a pleasure to shop in". Staff went out of their way to be helpful, escorting our...
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Commodities: Does vegetable oil price rise herald economic recovery?
Supply shortages are good news for staple vegetable oil crops - but are doing little to boost the fortunes of more expensive ones, reports Mintec's Robert Miles
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury's staff bring in top store title
Two retailers provided a full trolley this week, but Sainsbury's in Burton upon Trent clinched our top store award thanks to its knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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Promotional offers hit record with 32% of consumer spend
Promotions accounted for a bigger share of supermarket sales in April than ever before, according to exclusive data from Nielsen.Almost a third (32%) of sales at the big four came from promotional offers in the four weeks to 18 April,...
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Milk price guarantees spark hopes of stability
Dairy analysts are predicting a period of stability for liquid milk suppliers despite another round of milk price cuts. Over the past week, a number of processors have announced cuts to the milk price they pay farmer suppliers. Robert...
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NewsPromotions battle hots up as deals and savings grow
The number of deals at the big four retailers are up more than 20% year-on year, and brands are leading the way, reports James Ball
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NewsGrocer 33: Availability success for Morrisons
Faultless availability and excellent customer service made Morrisons' store in Auchinlea, Glasgow, the clear winner this week.
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Inflation eases as pressure comes off meat and dairy
Supermarket prices were down 0.6% this month and year-on-year inflation fell sharply though prices continued to rise in many categories. James Ball reports
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Grocer 33: Waitrose staff excel in Edinburgh
It was another week of strong availability across the board, but Waitrose in Edinburgh clinched our top store award thanks to its exceptional customer service.
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Retail Prices: Own label makes return to featured promotional space
Brands are still promoting hard, but now retailers are beginning to push their own-label lines in high-profile promotional spots once more. James Ball reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Staff make a difference at Morrisons
All the retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons in Aylesbury beat the competition thanks to a friendly checkout assistant and helpful staff.
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NewsCommodities: Waiting for meat prices to fall? You'll keep waiting...
Meat prices haven't reflected the falling costs of commodities and the situation isn't about to change. Why, asks Mintec analyst Robert Miles
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury's Brighton in winning form
All retailers had their work cut out last week as shoppers flocked to the stores for their favourite food, drink and more importantly, eggs to celebrate Easter
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NewsCommodities: Fruit and veg prices fall as retailers pass on savings
Falling wholesale prices brought on by greater availability have helped reduce the overall price of The Grocer 33 fruit and veg basket, reports Richard Ford
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NewsGrocer 33: Top place for fully stocked Morrisons
Morrisons in Reddish was the only retailer to boast no out-of-stock items this week, which along with its helpful staff and short queues, helped it land our top store award
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NewsTesco milk price cut brings relief to the dairy industry
Tesco is in dairy farmers' good books after dropping the price it pays for milk by just 1ppl. But what are the wider implications, asks Michael Barker
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NewsRetail Pricing: Asda may be cheap, but it lags behind on promotions
Asda isn't shy when it comes to telling the country all about its deals. But how promotion-happy is it really? James Ball deciphers the figures
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NewsGrocer 33: Aisle and till service shine at Waitrose
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Waitrose’s Cheadle Hulme branch won our top store award thanks to its short queue and “immaculate” customer service