All Ranging and merchandising articles
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NewsWaitrose set to double British butternut squash harvest after ‘perfect’ summer
Waitrose said this autumn marks the first time British butternut squash has been available on such a large scale
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Andrew Staniland’s ‘Icelandification’ of Morrisons enough?
With Lidl closing in, Morrisons is undertaking a range reset, and changing its loyalty and promo strategy – while trying to pay down its £1bn debt
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is Sides doing after ice cream delisting in Iceland?
The Sidemen are ‘seeing what sticks’ – and not everything has
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Comment & OpinionLessons from a startup founder – and a buyer who rejected him
Rejection is a part of business; there are lessons to be learnt every time it happens, says Joe Woolf, founder of Tasty Mates & head of retail at HomeCooks
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Promotional VideosHow retailers zoom in on success with in-store AI cameras
Using AI cameras to identify gaps in shelves allows retailers to streamline operations, frees up staff to focus on customers and can help cut waste. Morrisons managers discuss how this technology has been a ‘game-changer’ to the retail business.
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NewsWaitrose ramps up No.1 own-label range with 80 new products
Waitrose said the move meant a more than 10% increase in the size of the range, which has seen a 26% growth in sales since it was relaunched in June 2024
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NewsMorrisons extends Aussie beef trial with relaunched range of steaks
The range, sold under Morrisons’ Limited Edish tertiary brand, consists of Australian rump, ribeye, sirloin and fillet steaks
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NewsAsda announces ‘bay by bay’ reset at supplier conference
Around 600 suppliers attended Asda’s conference in Leeds on Tuesday
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Promotional FeaturesFour areas retailers can optimise with accurate warehouse data
The retail sector is at a pivotal moment. Technology adoption is accelerating, customer expectations are higher than ever, and economic pressures continue to mount. Winning in this environment does not begin with the latest AI tool or an expensive new platform. It begins with data accuracy, says Dexory.
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Range PreviewIrish coffee tira-merry-su, anyone? Sainsbury’s Christmas range 2025
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its premium Taste the Difference Christmas range, aimed at shoppers looking for more variety beyond the traditional turkey
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NewsWaitrose relaunches Duchy Organic range with 24 new products
The relaunched range has begun hitting stores this month with the addition of 24 new products including Wholewheat Tortiglioni, Milano Salami and Aged Red Leicester
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Range PreviewM&S launches Christmas 2025 range featuring Tom Kerridge Collection
M&S has opened its Christmas Food to Order offer for 2025 with a select range of premium centrepieces, seafood platters and an exclusive ‘Tom Kerridge with M&S Collection’ capsule
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NewsAsda calls sales directors to ‘reset conference’ amid range review speculation
It is understood the retailer is hoping to attract brands to become partners in a new phase of its range shake-up
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Category ReportThe trolley problem: petcare category report 2025
Supermarkets and pet shops are losing sales as a new generation of pet parents turns to online and bargain stores. How can the mults fight back?
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Comment & OpinionIs hybrid meat the answer to plant-based decline?
In hybrid meats we potentially have products that are healthier, better value, more sustainable and more delicious, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Promotional VideosWhat’s driving the next-gen nicotine category
As cigarette sales decline, smoke-free formats are reshaping the category. Watch this video to find out how retailers can tap into this fast-growing market and meet evolving consumer demand.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan activist shareholder plan turn around PepsiCo?
Elliott Investment Management sees a ‘rare chance’ to fix issues with the snacks and drinks giant
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NewsYoung’s looks to reel in shoppers with supersized Chip Shop frozen pollock
The NPD builds on the success of Young’s Jumbo Cod Special – launched in September 2024 – which has delivered £1.4m-worth of retail sales in less than 12 months
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NewsTom Parker unveils retro unhomogenised whole milk with ‘cream top’
The NPD is described by the brand as a ‘nostalgic nod’ to how milk would be sold on the doorstep