All articles by Adam Leyland – Page 26
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Comment and Opinion
Aldi impresses with counter-intuitive Team GB campaign
It’s notable to me how little the industry has been doing to capitalise on the Olympics
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Comment and Opinion
Will consumers remain invested in wonky veg?
Supermarkets didn’t set out to create food waste. And consumers haven’t always been as fussy as they have become
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Comment and Opinion
Dollar Shave Club deal proves e-commerce is business critical
The Dollar Shave Club isn’t available in the UK just yet. But it will be soon, surely
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News
Britvic premium mixers set to escalate tonic water war
The drinks giant is expected to launch the new range of mixers in September
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Analysis and Features
What a weaker pound will mean for food prices and why
The weak pound post the EU referendum is set to drive up prices at petrol stations “within days”
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Comment and Opinion
Is food price inflation good news for the supermarkets?
As supermarkets struggle with deflation, has Brexit-inspired food price inflation given them a get out of jail card?
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Comment and Opinion
Is growth at the discounters set to slow? Don’t bet on it
IGD’s new five-year forecast looks wildly optimistic in wake of Brexit EU referendum result
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Comment and Opinion
Sean Clarke faces a tricky challenge salvaging good ship Asda
Andy Clarke’s downfall was his momentous decision to protect profits and margins, in the heat of a fierce price war
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Analysis and Features
Andy Clarke: Asda CEO's 12 defining moments
From the false dawn of Netto to the five-year plan, here’s what we’ll remember from Andy Clarke
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Comment and Opinion
Why is Amazon bothering with online groceries in the UK?
Hyperbole (and hypertension) was inevitable as the world’s biggest retailer launched Amazon Fresh in London
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Comment and Opinion
Waste Not Want Not gets off to a great start
In launching ‘wonky veg’ schemes, the grocers have inadvertently created a new ‘value’ tier – with a CSR component to boot
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Grocer 33
Tesco Bathgate hits a high on sunny holiday
Tesco’s Bathgate, West Lothian store was particularly busy - but staff responded admirably
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Analysis and Features
Pledge your support for Waste Not Want Not here
The food and drink industry is in a unique position to effect positive change, so join our campaign against unnecessary waste today
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Comment and Opinion
The Co-op's own label strategy is clever on a number of levels
Ever since own label was invented, it’s created a tension between supermarkets and their branded suppliers
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Comment and Opinion
Why The Grocer is launching its Waste Not Want Not campaign
The fact is the industry still either throws away or incinerates 1.9 million tonnes of food and drink waste
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Comment and Opinion
What the Own Label Awards 2016 tell us about the market
Own Label Awards 2016 shows greater innovation among retailers and greater confidence among consumers…
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Comment and Opinion
The Brexit opportunity to win hearts and heads
According to our exclusive industry poll, 39% back leaving the EU and 37% will vote to stay
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The Big Interview
Does CMA boss Alex Chisholm get the Big Picture?
The CMA has been criticised for its “pointless pseudo-academic analysis” and “conservative, micro-market approach”
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Analysis and Features
Bogofs bear the brunt as top 10 brands cut promos by 10.5%
The top 10 most heavily promoted brands fell 7.7% in the four weeks to 17 April and 10.5% year on year
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Comment and Opinion
Martin a good fit at rejuvenated Asda
You would never know from this picture just how much pressure Clarke is under