All Seasonal articles – Page 14
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Grocer 33‘Friendly and welcoming’ Waitrose beats rivals to the win
Waitrose in Petersfield had excellent store standards and plenty of staff available
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Analysis & FeaturesBeyond Eid: what British Muslims really want from supermarkets
UK Muslims mark Ramadan this month and food will, as ever, be central to the celebrations. Yet supermarkets are set to miss out. Why?
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Range PreviewSupermarket Easter ranges 2023
Here’s a preview of this year’s Easter ranges before they land on supermarket shelves
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Range PreviewSticky toffee pudding eggs and Hop Cross Bun ale: Sainsbury’s Easter range 2023
This year, all Sainsbury’s own-brand eggs come in plastic-free packaging, meaning a guilt-free treat for the eco-minded chocolate lover
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NewsAsda launches 150 new product lines for Ramadan
The supermarket will also be launching dedicated Ramadan aisles in 150 stores
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Range PreviewDippy eggs and expressionist slabs: Harvey Nichols Easter range 2023
The launch of the new Harvey Nichols Easter range features geometric, playful treats
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Range PreviewHot cross buns, cheese and BLTs: the M&S Easter range
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its 2023 own-label Easter range, featuring popular favourites like Percy and Colin
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Range PreviewScrambled fudge and a Heston chocolate ‘Dabbit’: Waitrose’s Easter range 2023
Waitrose has unveiled its Easter 2023 range, featuring the last items from its 12-year partnership with Heston Blumenthal
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ReportsHow meat & poultry performed at Christmas
While meat & poultry volumes are down year on year, Christmas offered a glimmer of positivity
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Analysis & FeaturesLoveheart nuggets and more foodie treats coming this Valentine’s
From heart-shaped chicken nuggets to sushi platters for two, take a look at the latest products set to hit shelves this Valentine’s Day
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Range PreviewThe supermarkets’ best value dine-in Valentine’s Day deals
There’s not a great deal of spare cash for many this Valentine’s Day, leaving supermarkets to step up their dine-in deals and provide exceptional value to allow lovebirds to celebrate in style – even if that is around the kitchen table
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Category ReportAre Easter sales at risk of being squished? Easter & spring category report 2023
HFSS regulations and recession are bearing down on the Easter bunny. So what can be done to drive growth for festive treats this year?
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NewsWaitrose launches plastic-free range of Easter bunnies and cakes
Waitrose is preparing to face its first Easter since the introduction of HFSS rules
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ReportsCut-price roasts loom for this year’s Easter
Easter isn’t only for gorging on chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and the like
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ReportsWhy white chocolate is the hip option this Easter
White is the new brown for suppliers, with brands from Smarties to Jaffa Cakes launching paler versions of their bestsellers
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales fall in December as consumers cut back
UK retail sales volumes fell back in December, according to the Office of National Statistics, as consumers cut back on spending because of inflation
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NewsSuperdrug Christmas sales up 16% as footfall recovers
Own brand lines were up 20%, while more shoppers took advantage of discounts for loyalty scheme members
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NewsCity snapshot: Strong Christmas week drives Ocado Retail to fourth quarter growth
Ocado Retail saw 15% growth in the days leading up to Christmas to drag its overall fourth quarter sales up 0.3% despite a sharp drop in basket sizes. Plus, Diageo makes rum acquisition and trading updates from Naked Wines, THG and McBride
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NewsFortnum & Mason will resume exports to Europe in 2023, after bumper Christmas
‘We can’t wait for the government establish better relations with the EU,’ CEO Tom Athron told The Grocer
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NewsTurkey sales slump over Christmas due to supply chain concerns
The spike in avian flu in the run-up to Christmas resulted in the deaths of 600,000 festive birds