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Comment & OpinionAre UK meat sales soaring – or is someone telling porkies?
A report in The Telegraph said ‘a growing number of supermarket customers switched back to beef, lamb, pork and poultry this year while shunning meat-free options’ – but alas, this is not the case
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the psychology of price hikes has played out on shelves
The unwelcome return of inflation has prompted a wide range of tactics. How have shoppers responded and what should brands do next?
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Comment & OpinionTop Products 2025: cash-strapped shoppers seek added value
Intentional spending doesn’t automatically translate into a single-minded hunt for the lowest prices or loyalty-led discounts, says Julian Crane, MD UK&I at NIQ
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Grocer 33Asda wins cheapest supermarket in both premium and budget Christmas baskets
This week’s Grocer 33 basket was designed for shoppers looking to host Christmas without breaking the bank
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must navigate grocery’s trickiest Christmas trends
Financial pressures remain front of mind for many households across the UK, notes Luke Hand of Mail Metro Media
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Comment & OpinionBudget drama distracts from its very real consequences
A lot of hot air has been expended on attacking Rachel Reeves for ‘misleading the public’ – this has meant that real focus on the radical changes she made has been lost, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Asda’s turnaround run out of steam before it’s left the station?
Asda’s Q3 results made grim reading, and critics have decried ‘appalling’ store standards. Could the plan be too price fixated?
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest supermarket in our premium Christmas 33 price comparison survey
Guest retailer M&S was cheaper than Waitrose
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Comment & OpinionWill shoppers tolerate spending more on Maltesers than sirloin steak?
Consumers are increasingly vocal about chocolate price increases. Will sales start to reflect their rage?
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Grocer 33Asda edges out its rivals to continue winning streak as cheapest supermarket
Asda cleaned up on exclusively cheapest SKUs. It had 11, while Sainsbury’s managed four, Tesco one, and Morrisons and Waitrose none
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Category ReportCan pastries grab a slice of at-home lunches? Trends in savoury pastries 2025
Eight of the top 10 savoury pastry brands are in value and volume growth despite big gains for premium own label. Who’s winning?
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Grocer 33Asda wins cheapest supermarket – but is just 3p cheaper than Morrisons
Asda was the only retailer where our basket cost more than last week or last month
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket price wars: how are rivals answering Asda’s cuts?
Tesco has ramped up its pricing fightback against Asda, cutting 3,352 SKUs in a month as the supermarket giant defends its market share
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Grocer 33Asda wins cheapest supermarket but Tesco gives it run for its money
The gap between Asda and two of its rivals was narrower than Allan Leighton’s target margin
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Grocer 33Tesco intensifies price cuts to fend off rivals winning cheapest online supermarket
In a very tight week, only £1.95 separated Tesco and sixth-placed Ocado
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Grocer 33Tesco basket falls 11% as it meets Asda pricing fire with fire
Tesco and Sainsbury’s baskets both fell 11% month on month to match Asda price war manoeuvres
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Comment & OpinionRana’s fresh pasta reformulation underestimates British tastes
The UK is not necessarily famed for its culinary arts – but does Rana really think shoppers won’t notice?
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest supermarket for a Halloween party in special Grocer 33 shop
Asda’s £80.79 basket was cheapest for 15 items and exclusively so for 12
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Grocer 33‘Irrational’ Asda cheaper than rivals by 5.5% in price comparison survey
Asda’s £74.98 basket was 2.9% cheaper month on month after it dropped the price of 956 items last week
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Category ReportTrade in the Trump era: Scotland category report 2025
Whisky trade relations are going sour in the wake of US tariffs. So, what now for Scottish food & drink exports?