All The Grocer articles in 01 February 2025
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Promotional FeaturesRisk vs reward: how brands and retailers can grow without the gamble in 2025
As the food and drink industry moves into 2025, brands and retailers continue to weigh up the opportunities afforded by innovation alongside maintaining a positive sales performance – and it’s a tricky balance to achieve. Discover why careful deliberation and the use of data and technology are vital to ensure sustainable growth.
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Promotional FeaturesHow to reduce trolley theft while boosting sustainability in your store
Trolley theft in the UK is a growing issue, causing significant financial losses and environmental impact for retailers. Innovative solutions, such as hybrid trolleys and advanced security systems, offer a way to reduce theft while supporting sustainability goals.
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NewsSidemen launch Sides ice cream into grocery through Beechdean tie-up
The ice creams contain pieces of cake and ‘sumptuous’ sauces
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KVI TrackerValentine’s Day chocolates get pricier as cocoa shortfall kicks in
Out of 237 gifting lines available this year and last, 181 (76.4%) have risen in price
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat shoppers really think about self-checkout machines revealed
Despite its age and ubiquity, self-checkout technology remains controversial. Our survey reveals what shoppers really make of them, as we look to an even more high-tech future
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy people earning £80k a year are still shoplifting
According to the BRC’s 2024 Crime Survey, losses from customer theft now cost retailers £1.8bn per year
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide to Hot Drinks & Cold Brew
UK consumers are seeking quality in their at-home beverages, with cold brew, extracts and tea infusions coming to the fore. Meanwhile chilled and iced ready-to-drink coffees are gaining traction as flavours evolve.
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NewsPanadol looks to tackle migraines with Panmigrol sub-brand
Two variants of film-coated tablets feature acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol and caffeine
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Comment & OpinionHarrison Ford gets grouchy for Glenmorangie
The Indiana Jones star seems rather keen to ‘sit by the fire and drink amazing smooth Glenmorangie single malt’
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Promotional VideosWhy agility and speed are vital to compete effectively in the modern fmcg arena
United Food Brands CEO Richard Reeves explains how his energetic and entrepreneurial business is using agile tactics to drive performance across some core fmcg categories.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan farmers pitch a middle ground in Rachel Reeves’ tax plan?
Pressure to strike a compromise on controversial IHT plans grows
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Allan Leighton’s price push roll back the years for Asda?
Asda has unveiled 4,000 price cuts and a heavyweight marketing push – but its discounter price match scheme has been dropped
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NewsLabour accused of ‘ducking’ action to tackle obesity crisis
Yesterday health secretary Wes Streeting rejected a series of calls for intervention in a report by the House of Lords
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NewsJamie Oliver rolls out retail range in North America
Six ambient pouches will be stocked in 325 Walmart stores from March
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NewsM&S targets family shoppers in renewed value push
The new value messaging comes after M&S CEO Stuart Machin warned earlier this month of waning consumer confidence, despite the retailer growing food sales faster over Christmas than any other major grocer
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Comment & OpinionGrubby Recipes: creative plant-based meals for every mood
Creative and playful recipes rely on well-known heroes of plant-based cuisine
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NewsThe Lab Co unveils soy wax aromatherapy candles range
The 12-SKU lineup features four fragrances: Relaxing, Energising, Refreshing and Soothing
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Grocer 33Tesco, Old Swan, Liverpool: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve got 217 colleagues who care passionately about Tesco, but more importantly Old Swan as an area’
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Grocer 33Tesco bags Grocer 33 victory despite scoring zero for availability
A perfect 20 for shop floor service was secured thanks to Tesco’s staff all being ‘very friendly and happy to help’
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest in Grocer 33 and that’s before renewed Rollback
Asda took the win despite the basket being 2.7% more expensive than in January 2024