All Seasonal articles
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Promotional FeaturesHow rapid response can buy retailers loyalty far beyond Mother’s Day
Annual events such as Mother’s Day put a huge expectation on grocery retailers to curate the perfect gifting inventory – whether bought in-store or, increasingly, online. So, how can they respond in a way that will secure not just that day’s purchase, but longer-term consumer loyalty.
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Comment & OpinionFantasy food hook-ups: grocery’s ultimate Valentine’s Day duos
Strap yourself in for The Grocer’s ultimate fantasy food collaborations – the kind that could be genius, could be awful, but would definitely get people talking
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Analysis & FeaturesHow co-branding became grocery’s ultimate marketing strategy
Once reserved for occasional promotions, co-branding has become a core strategy for grocery brands seeking to refresh mature categories
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Range PreviewBattle of the Valentine’s Day supermarket dine-in deals
Retailers roll out their annual dine-in deals while attempting to hold prices steady in a market still under pressure from inflation and loyalty pricing
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Range PreviewPistachio crème eggs and hot cross loaf: Co-op Easter range 2026
Co-op is going retro for Easter 2026, with a smaller range built around nostalgic flavours and comfort-led formats for its convenience-first shoppers
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Range PreviewM&S goes pistachio crazy in Easter range 2026
M&S is banking on the Dubai chocolate trend with pistachio flavours running through much of its new Easter lineup
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in plant-based for Veganuary 2026
As we enter Veganuary 2026, the meat-free category remains under pressure, with innovation focused on simpler, whole-food formats
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Category ReportThe hunt for growth: Easter trends 2026
Less chocolate was sold last Easter despite more deals. What went wrong – and will this year’s earlier holiday make any difference?
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Comment & OpinionShrinkflation: eroding trust one Easter egg at a time
Relying on the uneasy hope that no one will notice shrinkflation is starting to feel as outdated as a 1kg tin of Quality Street
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Comment & OpinionFood prices will rise in 2026 – and suppliers need them to
The 2026 pricing round will filter into retail prices across late January and February, taking inflation back up to 5%, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket Christmas and new year opening times 2025
Planning the big Christmas food shop? Or forgot sprouts on Christmas Eve? Here’s a complete guide to festive supermarket opening hours
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Comment & OpinionHow TikTok and Instagram are reshaping Christmas dinner
TikTok Shop and Instagram Shop have made festive experimentation easier than ever, says Emma Thompson, head of agency at Golley Slater
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NewsPrimula brings back Pigs in Blankets cheese spread in Iceland exclusive
The ‘festive favourite’ flavour combines the brand’s creamy cheese with ‘smoky notes of pigs in blankets’
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NewsJersey Royals: potato lovers given chance to adopt own row
Costing £50 a row, the ‘Adopt a Row of Jersey Royals’ initiative launched in November as a limited-edition gifting experience, and the money raised will go to Caring Cooks of Jersey – a children’s education, health and wellbeing charity
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Analysis & FeaturesReview of the Year 2025, day 31: Villain of the year
The Grocer’s 2025 Review of the Year dives into the biggest stories to splash across our pages this year. From PR shockers to villains, u-turns, scandals and more, stay tuned throughout December
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Analysis & Features2025’s most exciting Christmas foodie innovations
Festive booze, cheese, centrepieces and sarnies abound, with the flavour of gingerbread appearing in chocolate reindeer, Pepsi… and Doritos
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NewsMcDonald’s features The Grinch in 2025 Christmas ad and menu
The Dr Seuss-inspired advert sets the stage for the arrival of the new The Grinch Meal at McDonald’s
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NewsChristmas dinner wars 2025: Lidl reveals feast for eight for £11.85
The prices equates to less than £1.50 per person including a Birchwood Whole Turkey
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Promotional FeaturesWhat can we learn from the US on year-end occasions?
US retailers know how to maximise year-end occasions. Learn how they do it by tapping into season-shaping trends and sourcing the products that make winter go with a bang.
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NewsHappy Christmassacre: PETA Christmas ad 2025
PETA UK has launched a provocative Christmas campaign aiming to challenge festive eating habits and highlight meat consumption