Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 324
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Analysis and Features
Party is over, but what’s the damage to Tesco from Double the Difference?
As consumers fume amid a press furore, was Double the Difference just embarrassing for Tesco or does it reveal deeper problems?
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The royal bandwagon: what Wills and Kate's wedding means for grocery
Last year’s World Cup didn’t quite live up to the promise as far as merchandising went – for obvious reasons. But with the Royal Wedding nearly upon us, brands and retailers have another chance to strike gold. So who’s poised to cash in? Rob Brown reports
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Asda is the most successful at keeping inflation in check
The latest Grocer Price Index figures show Asda keeping its prices at the same level as a year ago. Not so at the other big multiples.
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Acid Test: Thirst Pockets Multi Cloth
The new “super-strong kitchen towel” aims to wow consumers and shake up the sector
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Could DIY cigarettes prove a £2bn market in the making?
Is Imperial Tobacco fighting the illicit trade in tobacco with Make Your Own cigarettes, as it claims, or has it spotted a nice little earner, asks Vince Bamford
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What effect will Japanese crisis have on tuna prices?
Uncertainty reigns in tuna, as Japan cuts back on bluefin imports. But the humanitarian crisis might also trigger more demand, reports Julia Glotz
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What the Big Society means for grocery
David Cameron’s vision for a ‘Big Society’ has met with scepticism and confusion, not least from retailers and manufacturers who, for years, have been engaged in community and corporate social responsibility-based initiatives. But it’s the Localism Bill that provides most food for thought. Nick Hughes reports
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In the world of off-licences, is Bargain Booze a bargain?
Wine Cellar and Threshers went bust. Oddbins is on the brink of a CVA. So who would want to buy Bargain Booze and why? Elinor Zuke reports
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Acid Test: Playboy Energy Drink
The new energy drink is positioned as “a great-tasting product that is energy and more”
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Farmers take global gamble with plans for powder plant
Is Farmers for Action’s plan to abandon supermarket milk and play the global commodities markets a smart move, ask Richard Ford and Julia Glotz
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The death of the paperboy
The paper round has been a source of pocket money for generations of youngsters, reports Beth Phillips. But with newsagents’ profits being squeezed, are we about to witness the death of the paperboy?
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Commodities: Detergent ingredients soar, threatening retail prices
Detergent brands have been relying on consumer loyalty and large ad spends, says Mintec’s Robert Miles. But cost increases are threatening their dominance
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Big deal? The pledges that might make Brits healthier
More than 170 signatories have committed to voluntary pledges under the Responsibility Deal, but what practical results can be expected, asks Hannah Stodell
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Acid Test: Kit Kat Four Finger 70% Dark
The higher cocoa content and sleeker look will help the brand tap into the popularity of dark chocolate
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Promo Dynamic: Confectioners make most of extra-long Easter season
Mars has finally joined the Easter promotion party, but it is rival Cadbury that led the way in confectionery promos this month. Hannah Stodell reports
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Lansley out of his mind over ‘blank cheque’ for criminals
Retailers fear unscrupulous gangs will undermine all the government hopes to achieve with a display ban and plain packaging, says Ronan Hegarty
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Hugh won his fish fight. But how will discards ban work?
Brussels responded with uncharacteristic speed to the chef’s campaign to ban fish discards, but how will the new system work, asks Richard Ford
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Acid Test: Original Sin hard cider
The 5.5% abv lightly carbonated cider provides “an easy-drinking, fresh apple taste”, according to maker Vertical Drinks
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World Food Special: On top of the world
Tesco doubled the size of its world foods range last year, while one Asda devotes 20% of shelf space to ethnic lines. Catering to ethnic shoppers and world cuisine fans has never been bigger business, says Nick Hughes
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World Food Special: Game over for importers?
With multiple retailers increasingly sourcing foreign lines direct from producers, what does the future hold for specialist food importers? Richard Ford reports on global sourcing developments and the search for exciting new products