Channels reports, insight and analysis – Page 39
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Comment & Opinion
Why aren’t supermarkets’ free meals for kids nutritionally fit for purpose?
Many participating supermarkets’ items are packed with ultra-processed meat products, says Will Breakey of Dr Will’s
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Comment & Opinion
How retailers can manage power to prevent the sting of energy surge pricing
Surge pricing is a punishing and unwelcome extra cost – but there are ways around it, says Adrian Turner of Accruent
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Comment & Opinion
End of Tesco’s Loop trial shows reusable packaging isn’t a catch-all solution
When assessing the environmental credentials of any packaging, we must remember that every decision in the logistics chain contributes to the overall picture, says Andy Barnetson of the CPI
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Range Preview
Pig in blanket Yorkshires and panna cotta stars: Aldi Christmas range 2022
Aldi is helping customers to impress this Christmas without spending too much of their cash – or time better spent celebrating
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Comment & Opinion
The role of the GCA isn’t in doubt. But the code is up for debate
Buyers will be able to work around the GCA’s list of ’golden rules’ on cost price increases, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & Opinion
Refill or prefill: which is best in the reusable packaging quest?
The number of green initiatives being discarded or watered down amid the cost of living crisis is growing
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Comment & Opinion
How supermarkets are helping to tackle holiday hunger this summer
Some grocers are offering free meals for kids, while others are donating to food banks and community groups
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Comment & Opinion
How can grocery adapt to a K-shaped consumer profile?
Rather than consumer behaviour averaging towards the middle, it is drifting towards two extremes, says Duncan Brewer, partner at EY-Parthenon
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Comment & Opinion
Why food and drink should pay more attention to Costco
Costco is flying under the radar, but offers plenty of lessons to other retailers
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Comment & Opinion
Is the cost of living crisis good news for Greggs and its value-led proposition?
Will shoppers trade down to Greggs or will its target audience actually be worse affected?
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Range Preview
Supermarket Christmas ranges 2022
Here’s a preview of this year’s Christmas ranges before they land on supermarket shelves
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Comment & Opinion
How TikTok Shop could kickstart a live shopping boom for UK food brands
TikTok is already proving its influence over buying habits. Can brands capitalise on that via its dedicated shopping arm?
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Whitepapers
Confusion, disregard, and change: The impact of new HFSS regulations
A unique view of the government’s impending HFSS restrictions, through the eyes of UK consumers.
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Range Preview
Tomahawk Wellingtons and edible chocolate bowls: Asda Christmas range 2022
Asda is aiming to deliver the wow factor this Christmas with showstopping centrepieces and nostalgic dishes
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Analysis & Features
Could the Competition & Markets Authority seriously do the job of policing the GSCOP?
Critics say the GCA has over-stepped its remit and made itself vulnerable, but supporters warn handing its job to the CMA would be disastrous
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Comment & Opinion
How brands are faring against private label in the cost of living crisis
Inflation is higher on private label than on brands, says Kieran South, senior vice-president of IRI
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Range Preview
Burrata profiteroles and parmesan panettone: the Waitrose Christmas range 2022
Waitrose isn’t going to let the weight of the cost of living crisis crush a plentiful, opulent Christmas. Here’s our pick of what it will have in store this year
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Range Preview
Candy cane pigs in blankets and blonde chocolate popcorn: the Tesco Christmas range 2022
From tropical twists to Christmas pudding crisps, you can expect plenty of fun and pageantry from Tesco this Christmas. Here’s our pick of what will be on shelves
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Comment & Opinion
Why Sainsbury’s is investing in green technology startups
Sainsbury’s Innovation Investments will invest a minimum of £5m over the next four years in sustainable technologies, says Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s property and procurement director
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Comment & Opinion
Scrapping the Groceries Code Adjudicator? A terrible idea
A transfer of responsibilities to the CMA won’t save costs, won’t be more efficient, and will be less effective, says Ged Futter, director of The Retail Mind