Channels reports, insight and analysis – Page 67
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco M&A might sound like a wild prediction, but supermarkets are in play for all sorts
If anyone had predicted last January that Tesco would grow at double Aldi’s rate in 2020 you would have laughed
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Analysis & Features
How will Covid shape food and drink trends in 2021?
Will we see a return to normal, or will shoppers persist with the new habits they formed under lockdown?
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Analysis & Features
Can new GCA tackle supplier fears over confidentiality?
New adjudicator Mark White wants written guarantees from CCOs
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Analysis & Features
Can the vegan eating boom continue at pace?
With each Veganuary comes yet more momentum for the plant-based movement. But the vegan market is still small fry compared with meat and dairy – and questions remain over its long-term potential
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Comment & Opinion
How supermarkets can get people to ‘mask up’ to stop the spread of Covid-19
Clarity is vital, as is empathy, and making it easy for customers to wear masks, says Total Media’s William Hanmer Lloyd
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Comment & Opinion
The wholesale sector shouldn’t pay the price for furore over Chartwells’ free school meal boxes
A lot of wholesalers already are doing much better at providing free school meal boxes
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Comment & Opinion
Why Morrisons, Iceland and Lidl led the way in a Christmas like no other
Canny festive ranges, online capabilities and tactical couponing determined the winners this year, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets need support from government, not blame and more regulation
Plans to ‘get tough’ on supermarkets will surely lead to more stockpiling
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Range Preview
Veganuary 2021: the new ranges coming to supermarkets
As Veganuary organisers celebrate another record year of sign ups, here are the new plant-based ranges heading to supermarket shelves.
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Whitepapers
Grocery’s ultimate guide to growth
Covid-19 brought forward new purchase habits and behaviours. Post-pandemic, many shoppers will likely continue opting for the convenience of buying groceries online. To adapt quickly and grow sustainably, grocers need to be available to their shoppers anywhere, anytime and on any device.
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Comment & Opinion
Why did Aldi struggle this Christmas?
It’s already clear from the Kantar numbers, out this week, who the biggest ‘loser’ was this Christmas
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Analysis & Features
13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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Comment & Opinion
Going vegan is now bigger than ever. Retailers must be ready to meet demand
The popularity of meat-free diets should prompt more retailers to consider how they can go the extra mile on their plant-based products, says Marc Coloma, CEO and co-founder of Heura Foods
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Range Preview
Range preview: Aldi Veganuary 2021
As Veganuary declares a record number of sign-ups for 2021, it’s only fitting that Aldi has announced its biggest drop of plant-based products to date. Here’s our pick of the range
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarket alcohol must evolve from own-label to own-brand
Successful retailers in BWS are building brands that can compete with well-established spirit brands, says Graham Gibson, director at Alcohol Solutions
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Comment & Opinion
What you may have missed part II: Grocery’s city news over Christmas
In a sign of these strange times, the Christmas ‘break’ has been quite a hive of activity
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Whitepapers
What has been the real impact of Covid-19 on grocery retail?
The survey of leading retailers in the UK and France delves deep behind the headlines to offer fresh statistics, essential insight and real-life examples from people working across the sector
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Analysis & Features
The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle 2020
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at The Grocer
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Profiles and QandAs
Grocery bosses reflect on food and drink’s response to Covid-19
We asked industry bosses to reflect on the pandemic and the industry’s response. Here’s what they had to say
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Comment & Opinion
What supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore