All The Grocer articles in 21 December 2019 – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionBest foot forward for Black Friday: it shows what shoppers are thinking
It’s important to be present in the conversation when consumers are searching online, says Google’s Harry Walker
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NewsSky executive and England cricketer join Leadership Symposium speaking lineup
This year’s Leadership Symposium lineup will include former England cricketer Matt Prior and Sky business leader Fiona Ball
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Oct: Grocery market share, Home Bargains, Marston’s
The market share of the Big Four supermarkets has tumbled to a 15-year low as the march of the German discounters Aldi and Lidl continues
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NewsCity snapshot: Lidl makes £15bn British sourcing commitment
Lidl GB has pledged to invest £15bn in British food, farming and production over the next five years. Plus, Sainsbury’s restates 2018/19 accounts under IFRS 16, Casino sells 31 hypermarkets and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsHarry’s shave club to roll shower and hair SKUs into Boots
They are available now from Harry’s website, and will land in more than 300 Boots stores from 27 October
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Comment & OpinionNew Tesco boss Ken Murphy faces Carrefour and Jack’s challenges
Dave Lewis’ legacy is impressive, but Jack’s has proven a format too far, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsMajority of consumers now recognise RSPCA Assured scheme, says poll
The farm assurance scheme made the announcement as it celebrates its 25th birthday
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NewsMüller steps in to process Tomlinsons milk for Sainsbury’s
However, the retailer had questions to answer over its decision to award Tomlinsons a contract, said industry analyst Ian Potter
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NewsMinor Figures adds fully organic Oat M*lk to lineup
The milk produces a “silky micro-foam” when steamed
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Comment & OpinionGet Ready for Brexit? You can’t blame businesses for not being prepared
Today’s NAO report suggests trade will be thrown into chaos on day one of Brexit
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Comment & OpinionTesco must keep evolving for its brand journey to continue
Tesco must not be complacent if it is to avoid going the same way as Thomas Cook, says Mark Chamberlain, UK MD of brand at Kantar
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NewsMedia Bites 17 Oct: Asda, Amazon/Deliveroo, Lidl
Approximately 12,000 Asda workers are currently facing the sack next month for refusing to sign controversial new contracts.
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever’s sales growth slows on US and European weakness
Unilever’s underlying sales growth slowed to 2.9% in the third quarter as low growth in Europe and North America dragged back stronger sales in emerging markets. Plus, on a busy day, WH Smith announces $400m US acquisition, Nestlé launches CHF20bn buyback, Pernod Ricard posts muted first quarter growth and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsYumello bucks plastic and shrinkflation trends with switch to larger jars
The nut butter brand is working to ‘increase the percentage of recycled material content’ in the plastic pots
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NewsSipling Beverage Company debuts range of alcohol-free cocktails
They roll into independent retailers and the on-trade from November
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Analysis & FeaturesFarm Africa’s 1,000-trees challenge: helping young Ugandan women thrive in the coffee business
Eight industry execs want to help young people – and particularly young women – in Uganda build their own businesses
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NewsCadbury to revive ‘How do you eat yours?’ for £4m Creme Egg push
Kicking off in January, a Netflix-style website will offer short films about Creme Egg
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NewsAldi to offer shoppers ‘Aldiploma’ online wine education
The discounter has unveiled a course of modules and tutorials it claims will help shoppers better choose wines
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Comment & Opinion‘Superbug’ study raises further questions about raw petfood
BARF diets risk exposing animals to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a University of Zurich study found
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NewsCCEP’s Honest Organic makes first foray into sparkling drinks
Sparkling Lemon and Sparkling Orange & Lemon, made with organic fruit juices and sugar, come in a 330ml can