All Trends articles – Page 40
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Analysis & FeaturesCan supermarkets make subscriptions pay like Amazon Prime?
Amazon isn’t the only one rewarding subscription customers. Grocers are increasingly launching their own models. Will they work?
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Comment & OpinionHow next-generation loyalty schemes could make a difference this Christmas
The supermarkets are giving Amazon a run for its money in savvy, granular loyalty, says Miya Knights, head of industry insight at Eagle Eye
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Comment & OpinionHow to cater for food behaviours that have been changed by Covid
Shoppers are currently more receptive to change than usual, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsPanic buying fears dampened as average basket spend declines
Waitrose this week ended its rationing rules on all product categories aside from toilet paper and flour
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NewsSpar Y Maes and Premier take home top prizes at Convenience Awards 2020
Spar Y Maes has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year
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NewsNew data shows biggest week-on-week basket spend increase since peak lockdown
Basket spend in the week to September 27 is now 33% higher than the same week in 2019
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NewsShoppers ill-informed on farm animal welfare practices, YouGov poll suggests
British consumers appeared to lack knowledge on farming systems but were positive overall on the UK’s welfare standards
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WebinarsThe future of CBD in grocery: our webinar is now available to view on demand
First aired on 22 September, the webinar is hosted by online editor Carina Perkins and features a panel of experts and industry figures
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Category ReportThe next frontier: petfood category report 2020
Petfood is taking giant leaps, with trends like technology, insects and plant-based all making an impact. But which will stick?
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown snacking, mood boosters and ethical schemes: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to confectionery
The mood-boosting properties of chocolate have made it a popular choice during lockdown. But consumers are increasingly discerning about their cocoa fix
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Analysis & FeaturesFive trends that will shape Christmas 2020, according to Marks & Spencer
To help build a picture of what Christmas in a post-coronavirus world might look like, here are five emerging trends M&S is preparing for
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Shopper Shrink: how the ‘lipstick effect’ will drive sales during the downturn
The lipstick effect is a curious phenomenon that describes how female shoppers can display a stronger preference for buying beauty products during a recession
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Promotional VideosVideo 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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Analysis & Features12 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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NewsStaycationers 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 & OpinionWhat 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 & OpinionThe 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 ReportStatic 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 & OpinionThree 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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Analysis & FeaturesThe ‘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?