Channels reports, insight and analysis – Page 74
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Analysis & Features
With negotiations back on after lockdown, what now for Walmart’s sale of Asda?
Walmart has restarted talks with a number of third-party investors
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Range Preview
Range preview: Aldi Christmas 2020
From truffle pigs in blankets to a giant Ferrero Rocher dessert, here’s what Aldi will have in store for Christmas 2020
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Analysis & Features
Plastic packaging: what are the latest moves by UK supermarkets?
Here are some of the biggest achievements and announcements from the supermarkets over the past year
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Comment & Opinion
Queuing apps are just the start: technology can do so much more
Retailers should use technology to address the customer experience in a proactive way, says Rebecca Crook, chief growth officer at Somo
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Comment & Opinion
Why an online sales tax isn’t right for the retail sector
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has previously expressed concerns that business rates are effectively penalising high street stores and giving internet retailers an unfair advantage
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Comment & Opinion
At Aldi, we see the pandemic as an opportunity – not a threat – to reducing plastic
Consumers are more concerned than ever about the environment, and we all have to play our part, says Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley
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Analysis & Features
Obesity strategy: what are the key measures affecting food & drink?
This is what’s been announced, why it’s happening and who it will be affected most by Boris Johnson’s new crackdown on obesity
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Analysis & Features
How local stores can boost the potential of on-demand convenience
C-stores have been vital for communities during the pandemic. So how can local stores boost awareness of new delivery services?
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Comment & Opinion
Amazon’s Prime grocery delivery will put the squeeze on online grocers
Grocers already struggling to make online profitable won’t be helped by Amazon’s free Prime offer
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Analysis & Features
Why aren’t Amazon and Deliveroo happy with the CMA verdict?
Objections raised by the two – despite the CMA’s provisional approval of their merger – reveal clues about their ambitions
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Analysis & Features
Can an everyday low pricing model really work for Tesco?
Tesco is looking to beat the discounters at their own game. Can it make the tactic work at scale, or could promotions deliver higher volumes?
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Analysis & Features
Why coronavirus is driving a scan & go shopping revolution
Scan & go offers a convenient way to shop without staff interaction. That’s a benefit in the pandemic, but will it tempt shoppers in the long term?
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Analysis & Features
Is violence against UK shopworkers getting worse in the pandemic?
Retail staff have reported being verbally and physically attacked when enforcing social distancing measures and buying limits on products
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Profiles and QandAs
Co-op Midcounties CEO Phil Ponsonby on the biggest challenges of the pandemic
Ponsonby spoke to The Grocer about the toughest tests of the crisis, the biggest issues now, and the changes that are here to stay
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Petcare
Up until recently, petfoods value increase was driven by treats and shoppers purchasing at higher average prices. These days, our pets can easily enjoy the same kind of fashionable grocery products as their owners meaning that products that aid sleep and digestion, are plant based or free from, sit comfortably alongside both traditional and value brands in-store. This supplement offers some valuable category insights and a comprehensive overview of the trends that consumers are buying into.
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Comment & Opinion
Why the new Groceries Code Adjudicator might be just what the industry needs
Mr White will need to be sensitive to grocery’s grey areas, but an experienced arbitrator could be just what is needed
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Webinars
Building better online grocery after Covid-19: our webinar is now available to view on demand
Don’t miss out on our free webinar on the lessons of the pandemic for online grocery
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Comment & Opinion
Big ideas - not small taxes - will change the future of sustainable online delivery
The idea of introducing a compulsory delivery charge for goods bought online would be ineffective and possibly counterproductive, argues Phill Davies, co-founder of Magway
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Comment & Opinion
Walmart’s new subscription service takes the omnichannel fight to Amazon
Walmart has recognised that grocers must have an omnichannel approach to compete, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Analysis & Features
Will coronavirus put supermarket pay on a more equal footing?
Supermarkets have rewarded frontline staff with boosts to pay, while some have pruned back executive bonuses. Is the future more equitable?