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ReportsVideo briefing: what’s next in dairy drinks?
We spoke to Sophie Johnson Trevis, head of category at FrieslandCampina UK, to find out what’s hot, what’s not and what’s next for the category
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Reports
12 new launches that show chocolate orange is back on trend
A raft of new launches this year shows chocolate orange is the flavour of the moment
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News
Staycationers boost sales for Central England Co-op seaside stores by a fifth
The uptick in sales has been driven by cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and ice cream
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Comment & Opinion
What retailers need to do to nail Christmas during coronavirus
Stores must allow for the changes to shopping habits to make Christmas a success, says Sunny Mirpuri, commercial director, off-trade at Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I
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Comment & Opinion
The coffee category may be stable, but it’s full of innovation and competition
The premiumisation trend shows no sign of slowing amid increased activity from the coffee giants, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Category Report
Static charge: batteries category report 2020
Brits have been powering up more devices at home, boosting core battery sales. But less travel has disrupted other power generators
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Comment & Opinion
Three foodie YouTube trends that tell us what shoppers are really interested in during lockdown
What Brits were watching in lockdown says a lot about their priorities, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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10 Charts
The ‘new normal’ way to start the day: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to breakfast
How has the pandemic changed Britain’s breakfast habits? And what will happen as we return to normality?
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Comment & Opinion
The pandemic ushered in ultra-fast delivery. Instant gratification is now king
The shift to ultra-convenience has been accelerated exponentially by the circumstances of 2020, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Reports
The four shopper mindsets that will rule retail’s ‘new normal’
These mindsets are intended as guides to help us understand the ways different shoppers are feeling and critically, what brands need to do to stay relevant
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News
Waitrose report finds number of older online shoppers has trebled
Waitrose online report suggested Covid-19 would have a long-term impact on shopping habits overall
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News
Eat Out to Help Out scheme dents convenience store sales
Some retailers seeing a fall in sales of up to 12% during EOTHO days
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Category Report
Battle of the burgers: plant-based category report 2020
The ‘bleeding’ meat-free burger has gone mainstream. So what are the next battlegrounds in the war of the plant-based patties?
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Analysis & Features
What’s happening to grocery shopping habits as lockdown eases?
As lockdown continues to ease, Brits are slowly returning to a new kind of normal. But what has that meant for grocery shopping habits?
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News
Staycation market boosting convenience store footfall
The convenience market is set to see increased volumes of footfall, with 85% of holidaymakers planning on doing some self-cateri
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News
Heatwave sees Central England Co-op report spikes in ‘unusual’ sales
Since 7 August, the retailer has seen sharp sales increases on banana-flavoured milk, Greek natural yoghurt and salted peanuts
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News
Costcutter survey finds shoppers felt safe in stores during pandemic outbreak
The symbol group surveyed its shoppers to understand more about the changes in their behaviour as a result of the pandemic
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Comment & Opinion
Three ways fmcg businesses can keep a cool head and adapt to change
Identify which shopper trends represent revolution, which represent evolution and which are about continuation, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & Opinion
What McColl’s interims tell us about the impact of coronavirus on convenience
A £500k pre-tax loss doesn’t look like good news, but it’s not all doom and gloom
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News
Most consumers nervous of return to restaurant dining, says IGD
Among those who were nervous about eating out, 71% said they would wait a few weeks before going to a restaurant
