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KVI TrackerHalloween and Christmas treats to be pricier as cocoa and sugar stay at record highs
Sky-high commodity prices seen in recent months are yet to fully reach shoppers, experts warn
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the police finally taking retail crime seriously?
Retail crime is on the rise, and with it violent and abusive incidents towards shopworkers. Is the Retail Crime Action Plan enough to tackle it?
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Grocer 33Nectar discounts help Sainsbury’s come in cheapest
Nectar shoppers received a discount of £7.30 off their total bill, a 10.8% saving
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Category ReportThe Welsh farmer uprising: Wales category report 2024
The Welsh government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme triggered widespread uproar from farmers. How can the unrest be quelled?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Company Shop was turned around
After Company Shop Group was acquired by Biffa it started losing money. But a dramatic turnaround has been achieved by helping its members and its suppliers
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Grocer 33Nectar deals push Sainsbury’s from fourth-cheapest to top spot
Members of the loyalty programme would have received a £7.15 discount
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Category ReportHow oral care became beautiful: oral care trends 2024
After years of stagnation, oral care is now seeing demand for Instagrammable products. And it’s putting a smile on everyone’s faces
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Analysis & FeaturesAs supermarkets top FTSE 100 ranking for charity giving, how are other food & drink operators doing?
Report on charity giving defies accusations of supermarket greed
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest as rival loyalty deals lack impact
Asda was exclusively cheapest for nine products, including the beetroot, Cauldron falafels, Nik Naks and margherita pizza
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Comment & OpinionBusiness rates relief is welcome, but high streets need a new culture
Reviving our high streets will take more than financial tweaks – but there are plenty of ideas around the country, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment & OpinionPanorama’s price match probe is misleading tosh
Customers are apparently far too stupid to realise Sainsbury’s £5 steaks aren’t on the same level as a trip to Gaucho
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Analysis & FeaturesRoast Mutton: the butcher’s built on a passion for local
Butcher of the year in the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, Roast Mutton sells high-quality meat that is farmed and slaughtered within the local area
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Grocer 33Asda holds off Nectar Prices challenge in new price comparison
Asda saw off rivals thanks to 16 cheapest and six exclusively cheapest items
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Category ReportHow cocoa is going green
Chocolate brands are facing increased scrutiny over their eco-credentials. How prepared are big brands? And what lies ahead?
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Category ReportChocolate trends 2024: The rise of the ultra-posh chocolate
Imaginative, fancy NPD is aiming to revive flagging chocolate volumes. Who’s leading the way in lavish flavours and formats?
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Comment & OpinionHow to prepare for 2024’s ‘tale of three Christmases’
Three main cohorts are presenting themselves this Christmas - but they are united on some fronts, says Mail Metro Media’s Luke Hand
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Grocer 33Tesco’s Clubcard Prices take inflation into negative territory
The deep savings from Clubcard Prices edged out rival Sainsbury’s
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Comment & OpinionDarzi report could push Labour to regulate beyond HFSS
Lord Ara Darzi’s report claims the prolific backtracking and u-turns of the previous government have contributed the childhood obesity crisis
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest as it continues impressive start to the Grocer 33 year
The Leeds-based retailer came out £2.61 cheaper than fellow Yorkshire-based grocer Morrisons
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Comment & OpinionHow to sell the benefits of British produce without alienating shoppers
British provenance can serve as a valuable marker of trustworthiness and excellence, says Abi Armson, senior brand manager at Cathedral City