Archive of all analysis and features articles – Page 98
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Big 30 wholesalers: why won't suppliers deliver the goods?
Battling Brexit, the Co2 crisis and supplier availability shortages, see which wholesalers come out on top in our ranking
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What happens to food labelling if there's a no deal Brexit?
So what are the biggest concerns for industry? And what assurances, if any, does Defra’s guidance offer?
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Health-conscious men emerge as key demographic for plant-based trend
Nearly one in 10 men say they ate vegan in January, driven primarily by health concerns, a new survey for The Grocer has found
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How Bargain Buys is turning Poundstretcher sales around
Opened under the name Bargain Buys, 45 new Poundstretcher stores are helping turn around a sales slump
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Shoplifting: are we giving thieves a licence to steal?
Legislation, policing policy, austerity, the growth of self-checkouts and even bags for life are being blamed for the rise in crime. But what can be done to tackle it?
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Plant-based diets helping to raise price of almonds
Current almond prices are up 10% year on year as consumers seek plant-based protein
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From collapse to collapse: can Oddbins be saved a second time?
The off-licence chain’s turnaround was trashed by tax woes, changing shopper tastes, Brexit and steep competition. We ask whether Oddbins has a future?
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Nine stores around the world with bold beer merchandising
Tcc Global insight director Bryan Roberts takes a look at a number of noteworthy approaches to beer merchandising
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A league of their own: inside Camden's alternative grocer
The Camden Grocer curates and champions artisanal suppliers at its Stables Market store
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The keto diet: a trend with mainstream potential?
It boasts speedy results, endorsement from the Kardashians and a rocketing online following. Yes, we’re talking about the latest weight loss trend: the keto diet
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Vanilla and cardamom prices spiral after poor weather
Suppliers have found themselves at the mercy of a 30% spike in cardamom prices after shortages emerged
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Food allergen labelling consultation: what are the options?
Smaller businesses fear they could struggle to meet new requirements
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Will Tesco's new fresh food strategy prove counterproductive?
Tesco says it is motivated by convenience but some experts believe it could be left with an underwhelming range
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Own-label showcase: M&S Plant Kitchen
Here’s a closer look at the new vegan range with expert analysis from Jennifer Pardoe, Plant Based to Business
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Could social selling be the next food safety scandal?
As an increasing number of entrepreneurs start offering food and drink for sale online, established food safety systems are struggling
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From breakfast broth to a rice rival: five key food and drink trends for 2019
‘Supercharged’ bone broth is tipped to become the next big morning beverage and freekeh is giving rice a run for its money
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Inside the NPD team rewriting the rules for supermarket beauty ranges
The mults’ push into the beauty category has created a need for a new kind of NPD: super-targeted, retailer-exclusive and with a rapid turnaround time. We caught up with the team at Brand Architekts to discover how it is rising to the challenge
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Christmas online: why didn't supermarkets do better?
What do the numbers tell us about the way forward for growth in online grocery?
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Duncan Malyon to depart Camelot for Arla
Malyon joined Camelot as sales director in 2009
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Grocery franchises & fascias: what do they have to offer and how much do they cost?
We asked 14 of the leading fascias what they had to offer to retailers