Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 318
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Mini Max
Kellogg’s believes the cereal, which rolls out to stores next month, has the potential to become as big as its £30m Frosties brand in the next four years
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Stephen Robertson Q&A: 'We need to address eyewatering rate rises and levels of regulation'
Guest editor Stephen Robertson, director general of the British Retail Consortium, talks to Ian Quinn about the economic crisis, a government that has been all talk and a misfiring Fernando Torres
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Waitrose ramps up its deal activity, acting on impulse
The only retailer to increase its year-on-year promotional activity last month was Waitrose.
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Trading places
Britain’s ‘special’ relationship with the US has never been stronger, at least when it comes to the exchange of food and drink brands across the Atlantic. Samantha Lyster and Nick Hughes report from both sides of the pond on why so many brands are taking the plunge
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Rise of the machine
A shiny Heath Robinson-style tea packing machine reflects the growing success of Only Natural Products as it gets ready to ramp up production further still. Tara Craig reports
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Has the shine just come off Cadbury’s Olympic shoes?
Cadbury is “the official treat provider” for London 2012. So how does it feel as rival snacks are signed up by LOCOG?
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Fewer savings to be had, but brands offer deeper cuts
Last month’s fall in average savings seems to have been a blip. The past four weeks show fewer deals, but bigger price cuts.
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Is Tesco and Asda’s loss Aldi and Lidl’s gain? It looks like it
After the rollercoaster ride of 2008-2009, Aldi and Lidl are back on form – and this time it’s not about recession chic. James Halliwell reports
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Diageo's virtual drinks aisle
Diageo has big plans. They won’t be realised without retailers’ help. So it’s opened a hi-tech virtual reality suite to get them on board. Rob Brown is the first to visit
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Long-life sandwich (14-day shelf life)
The 14-day shelf life of the sandwiches would minimise waste and complement retailers’ existing food-to-go ranges
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Living la vida local
Not one to be fazed by competition from the mults, Andrew Thornton has revamped his Crouch End Budgens store to wrest back sales from Waitrose. Elinor Zuke finds out more
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The Co-op eyes a network fit for the future
Last week’s numbers don’t look clever. But a mammoth overhaul of its outdated logistics network is essential to The Co-op’s rejuvenation. Beth Phillips reports
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As high streets are hit, what’s to come? And what can be done?
The latest figures reveal a sharp acceleration in the number of retailers going to the wall. Can anything be done? By Ian Quinn & Christopher Goodfellow
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Michael Clarke and Premier: is it Mission Impossible?
Michael Clarke, until recently the head of Kraft’s European operations, has chosen to accept one of the toughest assignments in FMCG.
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Hovis granary bloomer homebake
Looking to bring brand presence to the own-label dominated ambient part-bake sector
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The antisocial network: how Facebook ‘fans’ can turn foe
Big name brands have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. It lets them ‘engage’ consumers – but acts as a hub for criticism. Guy Montague-Jones reports
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At 4%, food price inflation is stable... but it’s all relative
Prices at the big four are up 4% on average – 3% when deals are taken into account – but only Asda has kept a lid on inflation. Ronan Hegarty reports
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Meat online
The London Fine Meat Company used to supply just caterers. Now it is supplying consumers too via a new online delivery service – and eyeing the high street. Simon Creasey reports
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Heinz Squeeze & Stir minestrone soups
Heinz’s first move into the cup soups market offers one of a consumer’s 5-a-day in a convenient purée format
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Food Festivals: The new rock and roll
Food and drink is headlining at a new kind of festival where the music plays second fiddle to grocery brands and celebrity chefs. But how much of an appetite is there for such events, asks Samantha Lyster