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Comment and OpinionThree ways to win by connecting off-site digital media to retail
Brands can tap into retailers’ first-party data, unlocking invaluable insights that drive targeted marketing efforts and elevate the brand-customer relationship, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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KVI TrackerDogs and cats hit by cost-of-living as petfood prices soar
Prices of petfood are up by as much as 58% year on year in some instances, according to our KVI tracker
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Comment and OpinionCould Ocado finally unlock Amazon’s grocery ambitions?
Amazon has been trying to expand its grocery arm for some time, says Julian Skelly, senior VP, retail at Publicis Sapient
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NewsVow Sports launches sparkling pea protein drink in Boots
The NPD avoided the ‘subpar taste and gritty textures’ of other protein drinks on the market, Vow Sports claimed
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NewsRecycling and DRS plans likely to be shelved after damning report
The Grocer understands the 2024 start for extended producer responsibility will be put back by at least a year
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NewsMeat and fish suppliers trial online wholesale ordering platform Platter
Fine cooked meat supplier Kings and tuna supplier LMC Foods are rolling out the Platter ordering platform to three and 22 of their wholesaler customers respectively
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NewsWaitrose looks to deter shoplifters with in-store ‘love bombing’
The supermarket is training staff to be “extra attentive, causing thieves to think twice”, including by asking if help is needed at self-checkouts
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Wines signs strategic partnership with WH Smith
Online wines supplier Virgin Wines has agreed a new strategic partnership with WH Smith to supply its travel stores.
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NewsMedia Bites 6 July: Asda, Waitrose, Diageo
Asda has been summoned to appear before MPs again after “discrepancies” emerged over its fuel pricing strategy and “unclear” fire-and-rehire policy.
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NewsFinnebrogue and Ivy Farm partner to create lab-grown wagyu beef
The two businesses have signed a letter of intent with the aim of developing cultivated meat for the UK retail market
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Events and AwardsWere you papped at the Grocer Gold Awards 2023?
A dazzling guest list descended on the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the bold and brilliant in retail
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NewsJTI appoints Tom Osborne as UK general manager
Osborne will head up the UK division of the tobacco company, having been with the business for 20 years in a number of senior positions internationally
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NewsMeatless Farm administration report lifts lid on collapse
Meatless Farm owed creditors more than £2m when it collapsed last month, according to a report, which also revealed how much vegan rival VFC paid to rescue brand
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NewsMorrisons to close fruit packing site with the potential loss of 456 roles
The retailer said its fruit packing operation would be consolidated onto one site in Northamptonshire
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NewsMorrisons signs deal with Eagle Eye for revamped loyalty scheme
Morrisons will roll out an improved loyalty scheme later this year, which will provide more targeted offers for customers
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NewsTesco free-from cereals hampered by availability issues
Every 300g and 350g breakfast cereal box SKU was out of stock as The Grocer went to press
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NewsIneos launches 16-strong ‘next generation’ household range
The range has been developed to ‘bring innovation and science to stagnant household hygiene categories’
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Analysis and FeaturesOur top social media picks from the Grocer Gold Awards 2023
Did your Grocer Gold Awards 2023 social post grab the limelight?
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NewsKitwave begins construction of 80,000 sq ft warehouse in south west
Construction of the new distribution centre, which is located two miles outside Newton Abbot, is expected to be completed by quarter three of 2024
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NewsSainsbury’s removes plastic trays from own-label steaks in latest packaging switch
Sainsbury’s had previously swapped plastic for cardboard trays in its premium own-label steak ranges