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Analysis and FeaturesEuro 2016 footy gives short boost to alcohol promotions
Alcohol saw the biggest growth in promotions of any category – up 1.09% to account for 22.26% of offers
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Comment and OpinionIs food price inflation good news for the supermarkets?
As supermarkets struggle with deflation, has Brexit-inspired food price inflation given them a get out of jail card?
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Analysis and FeaturesEveryday low pricing drives down promotional savings
The mults are running more promos but the promise of everyday low prices continues to eat into the amount consumers save
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Comment and OpinionBrexit debate - is Wetherspoons the best venue?
This week, Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin will be serving up a “hard-hitting” pro-Brexit message in 920 of his UK pubs
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Analysis and FeaturesMajor crisp brands hit by heavy deflation
Shoppers are getting better deals on crisps as brands ramp up competition in the snacking aisles
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Analysis and FeaturesSalmon losses in Chile and Norway see global prices rising
Global supplies are feeling the pinch from Chile’s toxic algae attack
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Analysis and FeaturesShoppers getting a sweeter deal on honey as prices fall
Average prices across 221 honey products listed in the mults have fallen 4% over the past year
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Analysis and FeaturesCost and price escalation in food and drink feared
Life outside the EU could cost the UK dear, the industry has warned, with food and drink prices rising an estimated 2.4%
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Comment and OpinionExchequer secretary Damian Hinds: get set for the new pound coin
The chancellor recently announced that production of the new and highly secure £1 coin has started
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Comment and OpinionMars should cut salt and sugar
Mars should simply adjust the recipes of unhealthier items
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Analysis and FeaturesBogofs bear the brunt as top 10 brands cut promos by 10.5%
The top 10 most heavily promoted brands fell 7.7% in the four weeks to 17 April and 10.5% year on year
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Comment and OpinionHats off to Which? The super-complaint was not in vain
All in all, a good outcome for Which?
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Comment and OpinionWhere now for Tesco Clubcard in the back to basics era?
Revamp or retreat? That is the key question posed by the latest move by Tesco today
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Comment and OpinionPromotions need trust and personalisation
Research emerged last week showing that supermarkets have been reducing their ‘complex deal’ promotions
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Comment and OpinionGet your price changes in the fast lane
It’s become fashionable for retailers to announce commitments to ‘long-term lower pricing’
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Comment and OpinionWhy price guarantee schemes are not dead in grocery
If no one else is bothering with the price guarantee mechanic why should Tesco? Because its scheme works
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Analysis and FeaturesManufacturers urged to lock in low dairy prices
Food manufacturers keen to take advantage of low global dairy prices should act quickly and buy now
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Analysis and FeaturesVanilla price rockets as yields shrink and demand grows
The cost of vanilla has skyrocketed over the past 12 months
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Analysis and FeaturesRetailers ramp up multibuy deals on sweet Easter treats
Easter is early this year, and retailers have responded with a marked increase in promotional activity on sweet treats
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Analysis and FeaturesPrice cuts push supermarket deflation to record low
The Grocer Price Index fell to a new record low of –2.9% year on year in the month to 1 March 2016