All articles by Emma Weinbren – Page 3
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Analysis & FeaturesHaircare 2023: Brits commit to treating their hair
Brits splurge on home hair treatments
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Comment & OpinionTteokbokki: why we’ll all be talking about the spicy, sticky delight
They’re spicy, they’re sticky, they’re a little bit sweet – and they’re set to become the next big thing in food
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Comment & OpinionHealth-based sales reporting is laudable, but what actually is ‘healthy’?
What does good look like? It’s a question that is set to become ever more crucial over the coming year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow crime-hit supermarkets are turning into fortresses
Whether it’s TikTok mobs, a cash-strapped populace, or organised crime gangs, retail theft is on the rise. Stores are fighting back with a combination of new staff training techniques and high-tech solutions
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s Just Essentials reduction shows the danger of a booming budget range
As commentators pointed out at the time of launch, a hugely successful budget range is a double-edged sword
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Comment & OpinionCo-op has taken the lead in the race to demonstrate value in convenience
At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking Co-op’s latest move on Member Prices was a ‘me too’
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Analysis & FeaturesWill CMA category probe shed any more light on price tactics?
10 categories will face scrutiny as the watchdog extends its competition probe. But critics say its approach misunderstands the grocery model
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Comment & OpinionPlant-based is likely to see consolidation and rationalisation, not obliteration
Another week, another plant-based exit. Samworth Brothers has become the latest to pull the plug on its vegan operation
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Category ReportHow rice beat the cost of living crisis: rice, pulses & noodles category report 2023
Rice commodity prices continue to soar. How is this affecting bulk rice sales and the formerly booming ready-to-heat pouch market?
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Comment & OpinionSix key takeaways from the UK Food & Drink Shows 2023
Forget year of the rabbit, this is quite clearly the year of the vape
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Category ReportHow have the HFSS rules changed yoghurts? Yoghurts category report 2023
Indulgent yoghurts and pot desserts are suffering from volume slumps. Do they have a future in the post-HFSS environment?
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Category ReportWho’s winning in bargain beauty? Personal care category report 2023
As shoppers seek savings, discounters and own label are thriving in the skincare and suncare markets. Which retailers are best placed to grow?
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Comment & OpinionAs UK gender pay gap widens, supermarket boards offer a ray of hope
Examples abound of supermarkets hiring women to senior leadership positions
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Analysis & FeaturesPower List: The 10 most powerful women in the UK’s supermarkets
In the latest in our series of Power Lists on women in grocery, we look at the progress supermarkets are making on gender diversity, and shine a light on the high-profile female talent that’s rising to the top
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Category ReportWill inflation squeeze the pulp out of juice? Juices & smoothies category report 2023
As rising costs put the squeeze on margins and shoppers resist higher prices, what can brands and retailers do to maintain sales?
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Comment & OpinionHolland & Barrett’s DNA testing trial signals its wellness ambitions
The trial with DnaNudge at its Marble Arch store could lead to a wider rollout
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Comment & OpinionWhy the drink formerly known as Lilt could thrive in the Fanta stable
The ‘totally tropical’ drink will benefit from the marketing prowess that has established Fanta as the unofficial drink of Halloween
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Category ReportHow bog-standard bog roll can thrive in the crisis: household category report 2023
Premium toilet paper is being outshone by cheaper own-label lines. Can brands tempt shoppers to spend more?
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Comment & OpinionHow robots, AR glasses and oven-free kitchens will change cooking by 2040
Mintel believes AR glasses, kitchen farms and metaverse cooking games are the future. Here are its top predictions for UK kitchens in 2040
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Comment & OpinionNow it’s the turn of supermarkets to turn up the heat on vegan NPD
Supermarkets are further democratising veganism with their concerted own-label efforts