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Analysis and FeaturesWhat would you do if the lights went out?
Last month’s stark revelation by the National Grid immediately sparked fears of a widespread blackout…
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Analysis and FeaturesCould the big four become the big three?
Goldman Sachs’ contention that the supermarkets needed to cut 20% of retail space created plenty of headlines this week, but the bank’s suggestion that the industry could be ripe for consolidation went almost unnoticed.
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Analysis and FeaturesFresh Direct merger with Brakes means no holding growth back
Traditional UK grocery sales fell for the first time in 20 years this week…
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Analysis and FeaturesBig four supermarkets dive to deepest rate of deflation yet
Food prices hit new lows last month as the big four supermarkets experienced the highest rate of deflation to date…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe National Lottery at 20
On 19 November 1994, Noel Edmonds welcomed the nation to the first-ever National Lottery draw…
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Analysis and FeaturesHaricot acreage increase drops price by 40%
A sharp rise in plantings of haricot beans – the core ingredient in baked beans…
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Waitrose getting its store formats right?
Waitrose MD Mark Price hit the headlines this week following a newspaper interview in which he suggested some of his rival…
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco Chicken Pad Thai Christmas Parcels: acid test
Own-label is driving the growth in the chilled world foods markets, with almost 50 lines added to the ready meals category…
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Analysis and FeaturesChupa Chups Candy Pizza: acid test
Perfetti Van Melle expanded its Chupa Chups gifting range this summer with a pizza for the sweet-toothed…
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Analysis and FeaturesMoy Park's 2015 IPO should find plenty of investor demand
Yesterday’s confirmation from Brazilian Food Group Marfrig that it plans to list Irish poultry arm Moy Park in the UK next year…
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocers outside the big four are also feeling the pinch
Today’s Kantar Worldpanel data on the grocers again shows an industry under pressure – but it is no longer just three listed supermarkets suffering in the fallout.
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Analysis and FeaturesPharma spin-off should have no ill effects for RB
Reckitt Benkiser confirmed the City’s worst kept secret today by finally announcing the float of its pharma business.
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Mondelez to help create a million 'coffee entrepreneurs'
Mondelez International – the world’s secondlargest coffee company – has this week unveiled new steps…
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas TV ads 2014: our experts rate all the supermarket ads
From uber reality to pure escapism, our experts give their verdict on the supermarket Christmas ads…
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The Big InterviewCasper Meijer Big Interview: On a mission to match and more
Casper Meijer is not the first Dutchman to be parachuted into Morrisons in recent years…
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Analysis and FeaturesPocket-money toys prove a good game for the grocers
Strong sales of pocket-money priced toys have helped the grocers out-perform the overall £3bn toy market…
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Analysis and FeaturesGreen light for £2bn New Covent Garden Market scheme
A £2bn redevelopment project that will transform the home of London’s New Covent Garden Market has been granted planning permission by Wandsworth Council.
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Analysis and FeaturesNew Britain Palm Oil outperforms Stock Market after knockout bid
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for New Britain Palm Oil, but it’s leaving the FTSE on a high
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Analysis and FeaturesMarks & Spencer Mushroom Stroganoff: acid test
Launched recently as part of M&S’s Vegetarian range, the retailer will be hoping this dish bucks the trend in the UK’s mea…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Hairy Dieters Curry Sauce: acid test
In the summer of 2012, TV chefs Dave Myers and Si King, aka The Hairy Bikers, took on the challenge of losing 2½ stone in …