All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 12
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Analysis and Features
2022’s Big 30: the inflation battle facing Britain’s biggest wholesalers
Wholesalers have battled the challenges of Covid and Brexit with aplomb. But they now find themselves in the eye of another storm with rampant inflation… and patchy availability
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Asda cheapest for basket of own-label staples
Asda eased to a sixth consecutive Grocer 33 pricing win this week
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News
Co-op Food CEO Jo Whitfield to take career break
Whitfield will step away from her role for four months while her sons go through key examinations
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Neil Turton to step down from role as Sugro MD
Sugro said it planned to replace Turton, who would be working with the board “to ensure a smooth transition”.
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News
JTI plans upskilling drive as it takes entire sales force in house
The move will create 58 new roles and take the sales force to over 250
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Asda cheapest as inflation kept in check despite 10 price hikes
At £58.56, Asda’s basket was £3.98 cheaper than runner-up Sainsbury’s
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Analysis and Features
Why the convenience market is betting big on its future
A new wave of shoppers has brought a raft of extra money into the convenience sector. Now retailers are investing in their stores to upgrade them for the new age
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Tesco Clubcard makes it cheaper than Asda again in latest Grocer 33
Asda is struggling to manage inflation as the gap versus rivals closes
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Asda is cheapest supermarket for Veganuary shop
Promotions helped to offset inflation, earning Asda its third consecutive win
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News
Premier joins battle for smaller convenience stores with new format
The Booker-owned fascia showcased its latest small store format this week in Wheatley Hill, near Durham
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News
Rising costs push Nisa into charging retailers for fuel
The Grocer has seen a communication from the retail group sent to its retailers this month
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Grocer 33
Asda wins despite taking biggest hit on inflation again
Asda’s total was 7.5% more expensive year on year, the highest of any of the retailers
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Food price inflation hits across the board in first Grocer 33 of 2022
Winner Asda was exclusively cheapest on kiwifruit and 12 other lines
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News
Nisa boss Ken Towle appointed Asda retail director
The move comes as chief merchandising officer Derek Lawlor confirmed he is leaving the business after six years
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News
Nisa switches to free range across all eggs
Nisa said it would be investing in margin for retailers on eggs
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Lidl dominates with 9% winning margin on nearest supermarket rival
At £38.24, Lidl came in £3.85 cheaper than runner-up Asda
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Analysis and Features
Tobacco 2021: sales of cigarettes rise for first time in seven years
The collapse of illicit trade caused by lockdowns has led to the boost in tobacco sales
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Analysis and Features
Tobacco – vaping 2021: more quitters bolster vape & NRT sales
It seems there is some truth to the idea that the pandemic has proved a catalyst for more people to quit smoking
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News
Wholesalers urging access to Covid relief funds
Fears are growing over the potentially devastating impact of the Omicron variant on the hospitality sector and businesses that supply it
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News
Road Haulage Association CEO Richard Burnett to step down
Burnett has held the position of CEO since September 2014