Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 320
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Acid Test: Animée
The 4% abv beer, which is lower in calories and less carbonated than standard beer, is designed to encourage women to reappraise the beer category
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Inflation is much worse at some retailers than others
Base prices across the big four are up 5% on a year ago, but this masks huge variances in what’s happening at individual retailers, says Ian Quinn
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How much ground has been lost by Waitrose web woes?
Waitrose has been the retailer seemingly impervious to hitches and glitches – until it came to the launch of its online delivery service.
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High-tech retail: back to the future
We’re on the cusp of a retail revolution. From Seoul’s subways to the supermarkets of Britain, technology is transforming how we shop. Rob Brown looks at today’s breakthroughs… and finds their roots in 1930s Memphis
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Yes, half portions add up, but will the government buy it?
The food and drink industry has launched a major drive to increase consumption of fruit and veg. But will it convince the government? Ian Quinn reports
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Acid Test: Uncle Ben's Rice Time (Sweet & Sour)
Rice Time will satisfy consumers looking for a quick and easy meal. It is made with simple, quality ingredients and is full of flavour
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Commodities: Sugar prices set to increase as EU production declines
Supply shortages and rocketing global prices are sending costs sky-high. So what does the future hold for the EU sugar industry? Robert Miles reports
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Olympic Special: Who’ll get the biggest slice?
It’s been billed as the biggest peacetime catering operation. And for the first time an Olympic committee has set strict rules on the quality and provenance of the food it serves during the Games – good news potentially for British food and drink producers. Rob Brown reports
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Acid Test: McVitie's Quirks Double Choc
Quirks has been designed to attract younger consumers to the biscuit aisle
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The Common Fisheries Policy: 10 answers to key questions
Discards may have dominated the debate on Common Fisheries Policy reform, but there’s far more at stake for retailers and suppliers. Richard Ford reports
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Will Morrisons’ M-local be a convenience game-changer?
It has a wider range of fresh food at no mark-up to superstore prices, but is M-local really that different from other c-stores, asks Ronan Hegarty
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Commodities: Salad prices hold steady in wake of German E.coli crisis
Salads – especially cucumbers – took a bashing during the E.coli crisis. But prices at retail have actually remained relatively stable. Julia Glotz reports
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Acid Test: Guzzle Puzzle
Cadbury says the new format will extend the brand’s reach to young families and adults
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New alliance muscles in on ‘poor service’ logistics giants
A new national consortium of regional transport players is planning to swipe key grocery contracts from the logistics giants. Simon Creasey reports
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Is a career in finance a key asset for prospective COOs?
Following the surprise exit of Simon King, Asda has found its new COO in Judith McKenna, its long-term financial chief. Ian Quinn looks into the reasons for casting CFOs in operational roles
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Trade Promotions Survey: Are deals good for anything other than driving volume?
The seventh annual Trade Promotions Survey reveals supplier scepticism about the value of promotions. Ian Fermor and Martin Wheeler of Ebiquity report
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Acid Test: VK Cheeky
VK claims to have bottled the taste of student-favourite cocktail Cheeky Vimto in this 4% abv drink.
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Brands capitalise on x-for-y as savings increase vs 2010
Brands continue to lead in the promo stakes, with average savings increasing year-on-year at twice the rate of own-label. Vince Bamford reports
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Grocery prices still on the up despite impact of promos
Food prices are up 4% on last year, even with promos factored in. And with sales flat, the future looks tough for consumers.
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Can Thorntons perk itself up with a shot of Caffè culture?
Group CEO Jonathan Hart plans a more personalised experience on the high street and more sales through supermarkets. Hannah Stodell reports