Channels reports, insight and analysis – Page 52
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Analysis & Features
Why Asda's loyalty scheme launch will struggle to bridge the gap
‘Asda Rewards’ is being trialled in 16 stores. But how will the new scheme fare for a retailer that has always focused on everyday low pricing?
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Comment & Opinion
What we learned in the Autumn Budget 2021: from business rates to alcohol duty reforms
Business rates will be cut but not overhauled, while alcohol duty is in for a more radical reform
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Comment & Opinion
Brands have a golden opportunity to optimise their first-party data management
We all know first-party data is valuable but that doesn’t mean brands are putting its management into practice well enough, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets are ramping up net zero efforts – but is it enough?
COP26 is just the time for governments and companies alike to give greater thought and action to their net zero efforts
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco cyberattack is a reminder for all food and drink businesses to be vigilant
This latest attempt to hack the supermarket suggests the criminals will simply keep coming
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Comment & Opinion
Why a soy roadmap could disconnect European meat consumption from South American deforestation
The Retail Soy Group roadmap must have buy-in from companies to effect real change, says Robin Willoughby, UK director, Mighty Earth
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Analysis & Features
Why convenience store owners are working all hours
The pandemic and emerging industry pressures are taking their toll on owners, many of whom haven’t taken a day off in the past year
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Analysis & Features
What is the grocery industry doing to improve diversity & inclusion?
Industry leaders shared strategies at GroceryAid’s live event in Wembley
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Analysis & Features
Does Getir’s new dark store model make sense for UK franchisees?
The rapid delivery player has operated a dark store franchise model in its native Turkey for five years. Will it work in the UK?
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Comment & Opinion
Deliveroo may have an edge, but it’s still all to play for in rapid delivery
Getir and Gorillas can win if they build their customer base and appeal to younger demographics, says Ilia Uvarov, executive creative director at R/GA London
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Range Preview
Pigs in sushi blankets and vegan gammon: Sainsbury’s Christmas food range 2021
This year, Sainsbury’s has more than 300 new festive food and drink products to tempt shoppers
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Analysis & Features
Ben Taw: how our Grocer 33 Store Manager of the Year showed emotional and operational nous
Store Manager of the Year Ben Taw put people first as Covid struck
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Comment & Opinion
Forget toys and turkey this Christmas, another Brexit deal could be on its way
The EU put forward a series of proposals last night to dramatically cut the checks into NI
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Comment & Opinion
How suppliers and retailers can work together to help make Christmas as normal as possible
Now is not the time for ‘little and often’ supply, says SCALA’s Dave Howorth
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Comment & Opinion
Diversity in Retail report shows power of working together
It is by sharing best practices that retailers can drive change at a faster pace
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Comment & Opinion
UK’s most digital Christmas ever: what retailers can expect from shoppers
Online search and survey data can help retailers understand consumer trends in 2021, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Analysis & Features
What the arrival of ex-Tesco CEO Terry Leahy means for Morrisons
Will the former Tesco and B&M boss take a more hands-on role? And how will he change how the business operates?
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Comment & Opinion
How supermarkets can engage consumers to think more about household food waste
New research shows how shoppers can be educated to think more about food and prevent waste, says Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, associate professor in consumer psychology at Anglia Ruskin University
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Podcast
Stocking Up For Christmas: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The festive season is almost upon us but with supply challenges, are retailers facing another tough Christmas?
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Analysis & Features
What a true ‘eco-supermarket’ could look like
Supermarkets have long been tackling issues like energy usage, plastic and food waste. So how would the ultimate green retailer do things differently?