All Ranging and merchandising articles – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: how have fmcg giants fared in yet another stormy year?
The major multinationals saw sluggish growth in a turbulent 2023 and, despite falling inflation, are struggling to regain momentum
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NewsHovis set to take on Kingsmill 50/50 with ‘White N’ Fibre’ loaf
The baker has applied to register the name as a trademark with the IPO
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Range PreviewSee what’s new in Tesco’s Finest steak range
The range includes premium British Aberdeen Angus steaks like T-bone, ribeye, and thick-cut fillet, all dry-aged for up to 35 days for enhanced tenderness, the retailer says
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NewsHeck sausage rashers a hit with shoppers as product gains further listings
The products have now been brought under the core Heck brand, after initially targeting younger shoppers
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Comment & OpinionConsumers are confused about sustainability, and the industry is to blame
The lack of a clear, standardised definition for sustainable food poses several challenges, says Emma Vass, Ecotone UK CEO
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NewsPoundland must ‘rethink its range strategy’ after latest trading update
Owner Pepco said Poundland trading had largely followed the trend of previous updates, in which it posted a drop in like-for-like sales
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Range PreviewCarbonara croquettes and hog roast pizza: Co-op Christmas range 2024
£50,000 from the sales of Co-op’s Christmas sandwich range will be donated to Barnardo’s, giving shoppers good reason to indulge this festive season
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Category ReportCakes & biscuits trends 2024: Cake around the clock
As mealtimes give way to ‘snack time’, how are cakes and biscuits capitalising? And how is the trend shaping innovation efforts?
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Comment & OpinionSmall brands don’t need to be babied by buying teams
We’re seeing a bit of a peculiar model right now where innovation teams are half-advising brands on how to run their businesses, says Thea Alexander, CEO at YF
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Category ReportA taste for the exotic: Dairymen ice cream category report 2024
While vanilla is still king, more unusual flavours are gaining traction and helping ice cream to rival restaurant desserts
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Comment & OpinionBrands must reframe value to tempt bargain-hunters
Behavioural economics tells us people rarely appraise prices and value in a purely rational way, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Category ReportWhipped right up: Dairymen continental cheese category report 2024
A TikTok trend for whipped feta has seen it roll into the supermarkets. Mediterranean and served-hot cheese are also having moments
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Comment & OpinionPanorama’s price match probe is misleading tosh
Customers are apparently far too stupid to realise Sainsbury’s £5 steaks aren’t on the same level as a trip to Gaucho
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Category ReportHow can marge get back in fashion? Dairymen butter & spreads category report 2024
Margarine has been in and out of consumers’ favour. Now, it’s losing out to less processed butter with ‘clean’ ingredient lists
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NewsNew M&S campaign for Tom Kerridge’s first retailer range collaboration
The ‘M&S Gastropub x Tom Kerridge’ range will be in stores and on Ocado.com from 24 September
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Comment & OpinionDitching GB-wide ‘Not for EU’ labels is the sensible decision
These ‘not for EU’ labels were never just about food, or trade, or biosecurity, says international trade editor Maria Gonçalves
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NewsWaitrose adds new range of wagyu beef
The move comes amid growing demand for the high-welfare beef type in the UK, which originated in Japan
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NewsRichmond launches Extra Tasty Range with two sausage products
The products will launch exclusively across Tesco stores nationwide from 23 September
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Comment & OpinionWhat Gen Z students really want from grocery
Retailers seem to be hoping Gen Z will conform to the same shopping habits as our predecessors – but that isn’t going to wash, says Freddie Finlay, final-year Oxford University undergraduate and intern at The Category Management Company
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Comment & OpinionWhy the summer of sport wasn’t enough to boost grocery
Weather influences not just what we buy and how much – but also where we shop, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana