All Trends articles – Page 32
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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
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Comment & Opinion
Retailers and brands need to understand the new, digitally informed shopper
Spontaneity is out, planning informed by search is in, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Analysis & Features
The Shopper Shrink: how wearing masks will change how people behave in supermarkets
As retailers wrestle with how to police and enforce the new legislation, here are two shifts in shopper behaviour they need to look out for
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News
Him & MCA Insight becomes Lumina Intelligence as William Reed combines data sources
The launch of Lumina Intelligence will be supported with a new website and social media platforms
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Comment & Opinion
At Aldi, we see the pandemic as an opportunity – not a threat – to reducing plastic
Consumers are more concerned than ever about the environment, and we all have to play our part, says Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley
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News
Face mask rules add to ‘worst week’ of staff abuse, Co-op reports
The convenience retailer said it recorded 990 incidents of anti-social behaviour and verbal abuse
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News
Co-op report reveals convenience share growth and preference for home comforts
Co-op, the largest player in the convenience sector, achieved a market share of 7.2% during the past 12 weeks
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Comment & Opinion
Shopworkers are playing a key role in retailer loyalty during coronavirus
Perhaps it really is time for supermarkets to permanently reassess the wages they pay their shopworkers
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News
Shoppers willing to switch supermarket over safety worries, survey finds
Two-thirds of shoppers admitted loyalty to their favourite supermarket would be tested if safety measures were deemed ineffective, found a survey
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News
Waitrose sees further online order surge as shoppers stock up holiday homes
Waitrose reported a boost for customer orders for deliveries to holiday spots such as Truro and Weston-super-Mare
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News
Face masks to be made mandatory in shops in England from 24 July
Failure to follow the new rules will lead to a fine of up to £100, which will reduce to £50 if paid promptly
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News
Consumer confidence rising as lockdown is eased, says IGD
IGD’s Shopper Confidence Index shows a combination of the easing, warm weather and low inflation has driven up confidence levels
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News
Frozen food sales remain high as freezer filling trend sticks
Value sales of frozen food in the 12 weeks to 14 June surged 19.4%, on volumes up 17.5% – a whopping £285m increase
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News
Aldi sees 50% hike in sales of free-from food and drink
Aldi now has a 5.7% market share - the largest of any non mult retailer, although Tesco still dominates with a 24.3% share of free-from sales.
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Promotional Features
Three big challenges brands face when going DTC – and how to address them
While shifting to incorporate a DTC model offers major opportunities, it also presents significant challenges
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Comment & Opinion
Christmas re-imagined: post-Covid trends that will impact the peak period
Christmas 2020 is uncertain but there are some trends we can bank on, says Google’s Harry Walker
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News
Gen Z to drive a long-term boom for frozen food
Over a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds now bought more equivalents of their fresh purchases, found research by Birds Eye and Iceland
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News
Convenience retail sector forecast to grow 8% this year
Convenience retail had benefited from larger basket sizes and spend since the start of the coronavirus pandemic
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News
Peanut butter sales overtake jam as Brits turn to ‘healthier’ fare
Brands are putting this boost down to peanut butter’s versatility and health credentials