All Seasonal articles – Page 31
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Comment & OpinionWhy Morrisons, Iceland and Lidl led the way in a Christmas like no other
Canny festive ranges, online capabilities and tactical couponing determined the winners this year, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsTesco named top big four player as grocers toast profitable Christmas
The grocery industry enjoyed a bumper Christmas despite shoppers paring back festive plans as coronavirus restrictions were tightened
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NewsCovid-19 Christmas led to major sales bounce, turkey suppliers say
Paul Kelly, who supplies independent retailers, said people ‘traded down’ into smaller turkeys
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NewsCity Snapshot: Covid restrictions hit Christmas trading at M&S
Marks & Spencer has reported an 8.4% drop in third quarter sales, with food growth of 2.2% not enough to compensate for a plunge in general merchandise sales.
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Comment & OpinionWhy did Aldi struggle this Christmas?
It’s already clear from the Kantar numbers, out this week, who the biggest ‘loser’ was this Christmas
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NewsFood and drink industry more than doubles donations to FareShare over Christmas
Between 14 December and 3 January, the charity said it had seen a 125% increase in food volumes
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sainsbury’s raises profits guidance after festive growth of 9.3%
Sainsbury’s has posted Christmas like-for-like sales growth of 9.3% after releasing its festive trading update early due to it raising its profits guidance.
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NewsMorrisons' Christmas sales surge 9.3%
Morrisons has reported a 9.3% growth in group like for like ex-fuel sales over the festive period as rising sales have mitigated the extra costs from the coronavirus tiering rules
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NewsAldi reports record Christmas as Covid restrictions drive demand for booze and premium ranges
The discounter has reported a 10.6% year-on-year rise in sales in the four weeks to 24 December
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Analysis & FeaturesFour festive drinks trends for Christmas 2020
From decadence to detoxing, we explore drinks trends on both ends of the spectrum as 2020 draws to a close
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NewsBorder reopening ‘too late’ to stop food shortages
The FDF said there would be ‘significant disruption’ on the shelf starting next week
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NewsTesco looks to head off panic buying as it extends product restrictions
Tesco brought back a raft of restrictions in September and yesterday announced the list of products had been expanded
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News24 hours to prevent food shortages, warn supermarket leaders
Ministers have been told empty lorries stuck in the UK would mean products such as fresh fuit and salad vegetables would soon begin to disappear from shelves
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NewsM&S launches instant payments to reduce Christmas queues
Pay With Me allows M&S colleagues to choose customers waiting in line to instantly process their transactions via a handheld device
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NewsM&S to raise £1,000 to support hospices with Christmas cracker jokes
The upmarket retailer has teamed up with 12 well-known comedians to create Christmas crackers to raise funds
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NewsUber Eats offers ‘emergency turkeys’ to Londoners facing tier 4 restrictions
The move is aimed at the millions of Londoners who have been forced to cancel Christmas plans due to tier 4
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Comment & OpinionThe Shopper Shrink: the psychology behind the perfect Christmas gift
Psychologists have researched what makes a perfect gift, and it’s all fairly simple
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Comment & OpinionThe vegan mince pie taste test: how do manufacturers do it without dairy?
Creating a mince pie without butter or eggs, while getting the taste right, presents a serious challenge. So how do vegan versions measure up?
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NewsRationing ‘sure-fire way' to spark stockpiling, says Iceland’s Richard Walker
Richard Walker spoke to The Grocer after newspaper reports this week that supermarkets were preparing to introduce rationing
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to stream live festive fundraiser
Viewers will be encoaraged to donate to Home-Start and FareShare throughout the event