All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 30
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Comment and Opinion
Our broken food system is to blame for price rises, not retailers or suppliers
The continuing ramp of food price inflation is becoming increasingly concerning for governments around Europe, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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News
GroceryAid campaign to highlight charity's support for shop workers
The awareness campaign will point workers to the charity’s free and confidential helpline, online support and financial grants
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News
Asda offers to pay staff in advance
The supermarket has partnered with financial services firm Wagestream to offer workers flexible pay
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News
Supermarkets under fire as Healthy Start scheme misses target
NHS figures show uptake of voucher scheme is 64% of those eligible, well short of the 75% target set for March 2023
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Category Report
Can BrewDog seriously take on Guinness? Beer category report 2023
Guinness has enjoyed unrivalled dominance in stouts. Could Black Heart open up the category to competition?
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News
Tesco angers shoppers with increase in online delivery minimum spend
The move, which kicks in from 2 May, comes as the supermarket looks at ways to increase the profitability of its online operations
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Analysis and Features
Tesco chief Ken Murphy’s plea to the government
Ken Murphy has made three demands for government support
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Profiles and QandAs
Fortnum & Mason’s Tom Athron wants the grocer to remain relevant – but not through cutting prices
The luxury grocer has revamped the third floor of its Piccadilly flagship store in what is the ‘best expression’ of Athron’s vision for Fortnum’s
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News
Holland & Barrett to give store staff 9% pay rise
It means pay for H&B store workers has increased by 15% during the past year, the company said
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News
Tesco tries to calm suppliers in row over fulfilment fee
Tesco has not withdrawn its plans and new details emerged suggesting the cost to branded suppliers could be higher than originally outlined
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News
Morrisons boss hails gathering momentum as sales turn positive
Morrisons has halted declining sales in its first quarter, with CEO David Potts declaring that ‘momentum in the business is now building’
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KVI Tracker
KVI tracker: Some supermarket fruit & veg lines up 25% since January
Common fresh produce items have risen significantly in price over the past 12 weeks, Assosia data revealed, following widespread shortages
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Category Report
Rise of the one-meat barbie: barbecue category report 2023
Shoppers simplified their barbecues last year to include fewer mains. So, what’s on the grill in 2023 as living costs rise further?
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News
Asda owners the Issa brothers announce ‘resilient’ full year results
Owners the billionaire Issa brothers said its investments in price reductions and the launch of its Just Essentials budget range had proved a drag on profits
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News
Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals in Easter school holidays
At least a quarter of the donations will go to causes supporting children, according to the discounter
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Comment and Opinion
Why we need emotional brand strategies for an emotional crisis
Several key strategies will help brands offer positive emotions in the cost of living squeeze, says Leigh Caldwell, founder at Irrational Agency
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News
Brits sticking with branded confectionery and crisps despite inflation
A survey of 2,000 adults conducted by YouGov for The Grocer found that a minority of shoppers bought own-label products
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News
Tesco relaunches ‘blue token’ grants scheme to target child hunger
The supermarket’s current scheme, launched in 2015, has awarded more than £100m in grants to community projects
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News
Aldi launches ‘adult breakfast club’ for parents skipping meals to feed kids
The initiative follows research which found 44% of parents from lower-income households were skipping meals to ensure there was enough food for their family
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Analysis and Features
How Britain’s 100 biggest brands are innovating through a cost of living crisis
NPD is expensive and risky. Some brands have pulled back, but others are reaping the benefits of thinking long term and investing accordingly Britain’s biggest grocery brands have faced a hectic 12 months. Against a backdrop of inflationary pressures and ongoing supply chain disruption, they’ve been locked in negotiations with ...