Channels reports, insight and analysis – Page 35
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KVI Tracker
KVI price tracker: baked beans, long-life milk and eggs see more price increases
Own-label baked beans at Asda and Tesco moved up another 5p in price this week and are now 56% more expensive than last year
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Analysis & Features
How Brindisa became a trailblazer in bringing Spanish cuisine to the UK
The business, once a fledgling cheese importer, has developed into a wholesaler, retailer and award-winning supplier
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Analysis & Features
Spotlight: inside Asda’s second Express c-store in Tottenham Hale
We visited the second store, which opened this week in Tottenham Hale, north London, to cast an eye over its latest thinking for the smaller store format
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Big Interviews
CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq on getting to grips with the Co-op
Khoury-Haq brings a financial approach to the Co-op, and has already cut costs. But she’s also looking to grow the topline, and to give greater focus to the society’s campaigning
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Comment & Opinion
Could Asda’s ‘refill price promise’ finally make reusable packaging mainstream?
In a relaunch of its eco proposition, Asda is guaranteeing refill products will be cheaper than packaged alternatives
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Analysis & Features
Compared: the cheapest Christmas dinner deals in supermarkets
With the cost of living crisis, supermarkets are in a race to the bottom on bundles, here are the meal deals on offer at the supermarkets
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Comment & Opinion
Why AG Barr’s move for Boost Drinks looks like another smart move
The deal strengthens a portfolio that already includes Irn-Bru, Rubicon, Strathmore water and Funkin Cocktails
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Range Preview
Panettone Trios and Organic Prosecco: Whole Foods Market Christmas range 2022
A short and sweet range of new products from Whole Foods Market this Christmas – focusing on luxury Italian sweet treats
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Comment & Opinion
Zapp doesn’t take obvious route with Lewis Hamilton and his hound
Most adverts featuring Formula 1 stars focus on the sport’s elite performance requirements
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Analysis & Features
Supermarket opening times over Christmas and New Year’s Day
Check out the festive opening times of your supermarket between Christmas and New Year here
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Comment & Opinion
Is the world ready for Christmas dinner from Poundland?
The 2022 frozen Christmas dinner wars have a surpise new contender
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Category Report
Why the meal deal could be on life support: Food-to-go category report 2022
Meal deal prices are on the up – and rising labour costs are likely to make the situation critical. How can the supermarkets adapt?
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Comment & Opinion
Why supermarkets must help fix the plastic recycling process
The solution must be simplified and demystified, says professor Edward Kosior of Nextek and Nextloopp
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Promotional Features
How can retailers empower, connect and retain more store associates?
As staff are the key to each retail customer’s experience, find out why cost-effective, integrated communication and collaboration tools can encourage a culture of caring, helping to unlock a new future for retail workers, while boosting your bottom line.
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Range Preview
Cheesy churros and crown cakes: Co-op’s Christmas range 2022
‘Alternatives to meat alternatives’ are new for this festive season at Co-op
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Analysis & Features
Why M&S is putting ‘Snickers before knickers’
M&S is turning its focus to food and out-of-town retail parks under its store renewal programme. It’s controversial, but the strategy seems to be working
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Range Preview
King prawn mocktails and blondie gingerbread pies: Sainsbury’s Christmas range 2022
Sainsbury’s joins some of its peers in identifying culinary nostalgia as a key trend for Christmas 2022
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Comment & Opinion
The scandal of supermarket egg pricing and rationing will soon tarnish their reputations
Consumers will be shocked when they learn the truth about the eggs shortages
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Analysis & Features
Why are rapid grocers now on Just Eat and Uber Eats?
Getir, Gopuff and Zapp have all signed deals. So what’s the point?
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Range Preview
Reindeer buns and chorizo croquetas: M&S Christmas range 2022
The jewel in Sparks’ collection is its Slow Cooked Turkey Crown, which it says cooks in just over an hour to allow customers to spend more time with family