All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 11
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Comment & OpinionOffer shoppers reliability and comfort in uncertain times
With squeezed incomes, consistency and familiarity have taken over an explorer mentality, says Ben Black, head of fmcg at Verlinvest
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NewsCMA begins investigation into supermarket loyalty prices
The probe will explore whether loyalty prices offered by supermarkets are “genuine promotions” and “as good a deal as presented”
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WebinarsWATCH: Navigating the ultra-processed food debate
Watch our webinar on demand for an in-depth discussion on the fast-evolving debate about ultra-processed foods as our panel of experts share their insights and dive into exclusive consumer data.
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KVI TrackerAfter veg fears, salad shortages also likely as ‘no lessons’ learned, growers warn
The Lea Valley Growers Association said producers were still facing ’substantial cost price increases’ for inputs such as fertilisers and packaging, plus a rise in the minimum wage
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NewsDeposit return scheme delay suggested as part of ‘fit for purpose’ recycling plan
The manifesto claims the government has failed to work in a joined-up way with retailers on areas such as the environment, jobs and town centre policies
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NewsPoundland ‘pounding prices’ in new value campaign
In a departure from Poundland’s trademark green branding, red ‘Price Pounder’ signs throughout stores are calling out savings against rrp on big brands such as Heinz and Coca-Cola
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NewsM&S ramps up value message with price cuts and Status Quo TikTok push
M&S said its latest ‘Family Matters’ survey had found customers felt less optimistic about money over the next three months than in October
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NewsHeather Mills strikes rescue deal for VBites
Heather Mills has bought the assets of her collapsed plant-based VBites empire from administrators in a rescue deal worth £1m, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsTurkey sales bounce back in bumper Christmas for protein
A record £13.7bn was spent on protein at Christmas, despite cost of living challenges, up 11.6% on 2022 levels
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NewsInnocent losses soar as £200m factory needs more investment
Revenues declined by £15.6m – a 3.5% fall year on year – to £426.2m in the 12 months ended 31 December 2022, according to newly filed accounts
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Comment & OpinionFood redistribution needs collaboration, not rivalry
We should combine our resources and individual strengths to create a step change in the amount of food that gets redistributed, says Fareshare CEO George Wright
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NewsCity snapshot: Cigarettes and alcohol behind surprise jump in inflation
Rising alcohol and tobacco prices have contributed to an unexpected increase in the annual rate of inflation in December. Plus, Hotel Chocolat shareholders vote on Mars deal, Just Eat Takeaway and Wincanton issue trading updates and Gusbourne appoints a new boss
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NewsAldi cutting price of 40 popular lines by up to 17%
‘This latest round of price cuts will help our shoppers make significant savings on their weekly food shop,’ said Aldi UK buying MD Julie Ashfield
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Category ReportReady meals & soups trends 2024: Taking on the restaurants
Contrary to current grocery trends, brands are beating own label in ready meals and soups thanks to lines that rival dining out
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NewsAsda denies four-day week plans are result of management turnover crisis
Asda said its trial was part of an increasing trend for retailers to look at more flexible patterns of work
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich grocery players hit the stock market jackpot in 2023?
In 2023, crises from Ukraine to the Middle East, plus the ongoing cost of living crisis, battered stocks. Who coped best and what will 2024 bring?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Asda’s discounter price matching scheme pay off?
Asda is the first supermarket to match both Aldi and Lidl
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Comment & OpinionWhy BrewDog’s living wage blunder will only come back to bite it
Bar staff are the beating heart of any hospitality business. BrewDog can do better
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NewsMüller UK&I sinks to £6m loss in 2022 as inflationary pressures bite
A £25.8m operating profit in 2021 swung to a £5.9m operating loss in the year to 31 December 2022, its latests accounts have shown
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NewsFareShare boss calls for greater co-operation among charities in fight against hunger
Former Marks & Spencer director of food and ex-Tesco veteran George Wright said he already begun talks with fellow food redistribution charities