All Ranging and merchandising articles – Page 2
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op partners with Holland & Barrett to boost wellbeing offer
The range has been introduced into 28 of its 94 food stores, spanning products such as omega fish oil, collagen tablets and multivitamins
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Comment & OpinionAsda wants a second chance, but must show shoppers it has changed
Asda’s Take a Fresh Look campaign hopes to remind thousands of formerly loyal customers who have had their heads turned that no, really, it’s definitely changed this time
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NewsAF Blakemore, James Hall and CJ Lang bring Iceland into Spar
AF Blakemore, James Hall, and CJ Lang are behind the collaboration, with the ambition to bring the range to almost 2,000 stores over the coming months
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Range PreviewTesco launches new Korean and Japanese snack range
Tesco is pushing into Asian-inspired snacking with a new Korean and Japanese range spanning crisps, confectionery, pouch drinks and mochi-style treats
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Category ReportSpreads NPD is healthy and fuss-free as sales slide
A survey in April by Vypr of 1,800 adults found 49.2% were worried about the processing involved in making spreads
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NewsIceland-Wine Rack hybrid drives sales at Paul Cheema’s Costcutter store
Paul Cheema relaunched the store, located on Elm Tree Avenue in Coventry, in October with the additional brands
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Category ReportHow retailer innovation is winning share in own label
Today’s own-label launches are designed to give even the most forward-thinking brands a run for their money
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Category ReportRetailers boost premium tiers to increase margins
Retailers at the higher end of the market, such as Waitrose and M&S, stand to benefit in own label
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Category ReportHow different providers track own label sales
Own label made the headlines in April for its newfound dominance in grocery
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Category ReportUPF concerns contribute to sourdough boom
Sourdough remains the hottest area of growth in bread and bakery
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Range PreviewMorrisons launches The Best picky bits range for summer 2026
Morrisons has expanded its premium The Best range for summer with new picnic and ‘picky bits’ inspired by the Mediterranean
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NewsAussie beef exporters expecting strong UK demand this summer
Imports of Australian beef have continued to grow into 2026
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NewsScotmid debuts small-format store offering expanded range
The 1,600 sq ft store, which launched in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire on 30 April, features over 2,000 products
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Comment & OpinionWhy has Lidl scrapped Coupon Plus rewards in favour of Points?
Lidl says the loyalty move is based on customer feedback, but not all shoppers are convinced
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Category ReportBrands lean on limited editions to test the market
It’s the oldest sales trick in the book: limit supply to drum up demand
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Category ReportOne in four Brits now want functional drinks
Functional health benefits have shot up the wish list for soft drink shoppers in recent years
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Category ReportRetailers reset soft drinks aisles
Soft drinks fixtures are undergoing something of a reset as retailers adapt to the huge changes that are transforming the category
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NewsCo-op Wholesale debuts revamped trade show one year on from Nisa rebrand
More than 100 suppliers exhibited their products, which collectively offered 300 on-the-day exclusive deals for attending retailers
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InterviewsLa Vieille Ferme’s Andrew Bayley on how the ‘chicken wine’ learned to fly
La Vieille Ferme has defied category weakness in wine after going viral. Andrew Bayley explains how he laid the groundwork.
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Category ReportAmbient suppliers experiment with new formats and global flavours
Canned isn’t typically prolific when it comes to NPD, but that’s beginning to change