All articles by Rachel Graham
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NewsMedia Bites 15 April: US-UK trade deal, Nivea, olive oil and wages
US vice-president JD Vance said there was a “good chance” a trade deal could be reached with the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 1 April: Harrods, Post Office, Yum Brands
Late former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed was the subject of reports of sexual abuse following his death last year
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Comment & OpinionPranks, accessories and NPD: grocery makes April fools of us
From accessories that pair perfectly with brands to spoof announcements and the inevitable slew of out-there NPD, there’s no shortage of ingenuity to admire
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NewsMedia Bites 31 March: Primark, M&S in the north west, Asda, DP World
In high street news, many outlets pounced on the story that Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned
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Analysis & FeaturesHow fmcg’s power couples disrupt business and hold down relationships
Launching a business together can put a strain on relationships – but these happy Valentine’s couples are living and working together to great effect
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NewsMedia Bites 12 September: High streets, WH Smith, Post Office, Starbucks
Closures by chemist, pub and bank chains led to almost 2,300 more empty stores on high streets
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NewsMedia Bites 6 September: Labelling, Asda, croissants
The British Heart Foundation has proposed banning junk food brands from sponsoring sporting events
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NewsMedia Bites 5 September: Glen’s, Johnson & Johnson, M&S, Amazon
The Food Standards Agency has warned of fake bottles of Glen’s Vodka
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NewsMedia Bites 4 September: John Lewis, thefts, antibiotic resistance
John Lewis is getting down to business on its housebuilding programme
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NewsMedia Bites 3 September: Harrods, Aldi, students
The accounts for Harrods’ year to February 2024 are in
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NewsMedia Bites 2 September: Iceland, M&S, Post Office
Iceland’s executive chairman is calling for new laws to allow publiishing of thieves’ images
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NewsMedia Bites 30 August: Sainsbury’s/Homebase, shoplifting, four-day work week
Sainsbury’s is planning to snap up 10 Homebase stores in a move that could creat 1,000 jobs
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NewsMedia Bites 29 August: Wetherspoons, fuel, tobacco off the shelves
Wetherspoons has hit back at calls for a limit on drinks purchases in airports
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Comment & OpinionHow sizzling and slurping are dividing food marketing
Hands up. Who likes the sound of others chewing? Food ads can’t escape the trend
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Analysis & Features10 women bringing food marketing and influencer culture together
From the ‘potato queen’ to domestic goddesses and money-savers, female influencers are offering unique perspectives and engaging content
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Analysis & FeaturesBrits less worried about ultra-processed foods than Europeans
Britain’s reputation as the fat man of Europe seems unlikely to change, as a new study shows Brits’ knowledge and concerns about ultra-processed foods is lagging behind our European neighbours
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best foodie pranks brands pulled this April Fool’s Day
Grocery brands have taken it upon themselves to develop more elaborate pranks than ever in a bid to boost their presence online and get people talking
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Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco’s Unpacked lacks the shareable spark of Spotify Wrapped
Tesco’s shopping Unpacked has landed on the Tesco app, collating users’ loyalty card data from throughout 2023 to break down their individual habits
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Pasta Evangelists: A fresh pasta factory made for dark kitchens
Meal kit service Pasta Evangelists has unveiled its new 47,000 sq ft production facility on the premises of Bestway’s first warehouse in Acton, London
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Analysis & FeaturesPower List: the black leaders blazing the trail in fmcg
Ethnic diversity is improving across fmcg boards – thanks in no small part to this inspirational lineup of black leaders in grocery, many of whom are determined to help others follow suit