All articles by Simon Creasey – Page 2
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Analysis and FeaturesHot 100: the UK's hottest convenience store postcodes
The Grocer reveals the 100 ‘hottest’ locations for c-stores in the UK, plus the ‘best fit’ multiple retailer….
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NewsBlack Sheep launches 100% fine Robusta bean coffee
Black Sheep Coffee has launched what it claims is the UK’s first 100% fine Robusta bean coffee…
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Analysis and FeaturesCash machines can be a cash cow
Some independents refuse to install ATMs. New research suggests they could be missing a trick…
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Analysis and FeaturesFrom Oculus Rift to Google Glass - is the VR shop coming?
Wearable technology could soon enable customers to shop in virtual stores from the comfort of their home…
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Analysis and FeaturesSalmon farms - can they win over the doubters?
Does the aquaculture industry need to improve the way it operates – or simply sharpen its message to consumers?…
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NewsTesco to face further competition for market share
A new piece of research underlines the sheer scale of the challenge facing beleaguered Tesco boss Philip Clarke…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe ice cubes retailing for a cool £100 each
How does Russian entrepreneur Sergei Vesennedurakov intend to sell the concept of a premium ice cube?…
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Category ReportBarbecue category report 2014
Brits fired up the barbie in record numbers last year thanks to the summer. This year could be hotter, longer, slower…
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Category ReportStreet eats: how BBQ is ‘mashing up’ global styles
Plain old bangers don’t cut it anymore. Even the ‘low & slow’ rubs and marinades and Brazilian flavours tipped as the next big thing look a tad tame next to what’s going on down on the street.
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Category ReportFocus on barbecue
Brits fired up the barbie in record numbers last year thanks to the summer. This year could be hotter, longer, slower…
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NewsBuyers - we need your help: complete our supplier survey
The Grocer is calling on buyers at the UK’s leading grocery retailers and wholesalers to name their top branded, own-label and SME suppliers across a range of 20 major grocery fmcg categories…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe IPO market may be hot but will valuations disappoint?
The IPO market is hotter than ever. So what’s driving it? Irrational exuberance or genuine value?…
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Comment and OpinionMary Berry is queen of cooks despite that cheeseboard faux pas
I was all set to watch ‘celebrities’ making complete asses of themselves as they attempted to resurrect ailing careers…
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Comment and OpinionHungry Britain: why Panorama's documentary is like food poverty
Today’s Panorama is a pale imitation of the programmes overseen by the late Sir Robin Day…
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Comment and OpinionHugh's Fish Fight: Fearnley-Whittingstall fails to impress
I can’t decide if it’s his patronising upper middle class tone or the fact he reminds me of Piggy from Lord of the Flies…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe return of Opco Propco
Activist investors think that Morrisons should launch an Opco Propco, but not all property experts agree. Who’s right – and will the retailer do it?
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The Big InterviewDarcy Willson-Rymer: Big Interview with Costcutter CEO
Costcutter’s Mr Darcy has gone through a painful divorce with its longstanding supply partner Nisa…
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Analysis and Features3D (print) or not 3D? That's the question
Supermarkets and suppliers are making tentative forays into the printing of products, with chocolate bars and pasta shapes…
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Analysis and FeaturesA Bad Wrap: The open and shut case for easy-open packs
Why isn’t the food and drinks industry doing more to help older consumers open food packaging?…
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Profiles and QandAsSymbol group switching - the why and how
What factors should indies consider when deciding which symbol group to join?…