All Ranging and merchandising articles
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Comment and Opinion
How to master the art of global portfolio management
Effective management comes down to consistency, flexibility and efficiency, says Michela Graci, strategy partner at Coley Porter Bell
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News
Lynx rolls out ‘lift & smell’ fragrance testers into Tesco and Sainsbury’s
The new activation appears on a permanent Lynx-branded bay fixture
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News
Booths introduces milk vending machine to Keswick supermarket
Booths had introduced the technology following feedback from a customer who wanted to buy locally sourced milk in a glass bottle
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Comment and Opinion
It’s time supermarkets go from basic to boss level Korean food
There’s nothing like some Seoul food, but are supermarkets getting it right?
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Category Report
Can world food put the bang back in BBQ?
Ahead of summer’s big sporting events, spiced-up, world-inspired BBQ ranges are hitting the aisles to tempt adventure-seeking Brits
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Range Preview
Eggs, cookies and hot cross bun cheddar: what’s new for Easter 2024?
From Tony’s Chocolonely’s ethical Chunky Egg to Ilchester’s quirky Easter cheese, welcome to a very NPD Easter
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The Big Interview
Nathalie Roos: the CEO making black tea cool again
The newly revamped PG Tips has netted praise from Dua Lipa. For Lipton Teas & Infusions’ CEO, it’s all part of adding value back into black tea
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Comment and Opinion
Sainsbury’s Future Brands restructure is a vote of confidence
Any brand not currently listed in Sainsbury’s will be feeling somewhat at a loose end right now
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Comment and Opinion
Morrisons must sell suppliers a clear turnaround vision
The next stage requires more strategy from Morrisons and serious judgement from suppliers, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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News
UK Salads suppliers still looking for produce buyers, three weeks after collapse
Two suppliers have told The Grocer they have not heard from UK Salads or Aldi since administrators were appointed
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Analysis and Features
How British are the supermarkets and what’s behind their marketing claims?
Much has been made of online ‘buy British’ sections, but farmers aren’t impressed. A consultation is looking to make claims clearer
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Comment and Opinion
Meal kits should be huge, but they’ve proven a tough sell
Sainsbury’s is thinking along the right lines with this SimplyCook tieup, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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News
Young’s launches mini fish fillets into Chip Shop range
The mini fillets are coated in batter and available in the freezer aisle
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News
Tropicana looks to woo private label shoppers with two ambient ranges
Tropicana made its ambient debut last May
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News
Plant-based players plan to ‘refocus and collaborate’ in bid to revive sales
More than 40 plant-based protein businesses, retailers, and NGOs came together for an ‘unprecedented’ summit in London last week
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News
Ocado claims biggest Buy British shopping aisle of any UK supermarket
The dedicated section of the Ocado website will feature more than 800 British items every week of the year
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Comment and Opinion
Anyone for Pimm’s? Who will buy Diageo’s ‘quintessentially British’ brand?
Owing to its seasonality and lack of global appeal, an overseas buyer for Pimm’s seems unlikely
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Category Report
Morrisons vs Iceland: The battle for frozen
Using exclusive product launches and eye-catching PoS activity at freezers, supermarkets are fighting hard for shoppers’ attention
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News
Wild rolls refillable personal care range into branded bays at Tesco
The launch includes Wild’s new haircare lineup comprising Rich & Nourishing and Strengthen & Repair variants
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Category Report
Can restaurant-style meal kits poach punters in cost of living crisis
As Brits cut back on dining out, makers of meal kits and cooking sauces are hoping to capitalise on restaurant-style lines