All articles by Rob Brown – Page 32
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NewsMary Queen of Shops tells indies: knowledge is king
Even the mightiest giants of grocery have weaknesses that independent traders can exploit. Self-styled retail guru Mary Portas tells Rob Brown how
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Value and fresh produce top c-store shoppers’ priority list
With supermarkets increasingly encroaching on c-store turf, independents are responding by getting fresh and boosting promotions. Rob Brown reports
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Own-Label Awards 2010: In a league of their own
Own label’s power to innovate and punch above its weight was showcased at The Grocer’s annual Own Label Food & Drink Awards. Rob Brown reports
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New generation brands top the 2010 M&A shopping list
The Kraft-Cadbury deal has distorted M&A levels this year, but even without it, the value of deals has risen sharply. There’s more to come, says Rob Brown
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Is new World Cup beer war just the same old, same old?
Six weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Tesco and Asda are at it again with heavy promotional offers on beer multipacks. Rob Brown reports