Long reads – Page 271
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Analysis and Features
Morrisons shares hit highest point since June
The market left little doubt as to its winners and losers from this week’s Kantar Worldpanel figures.
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Analysis and Features
Tesco London store refurbs carry lessons for whole estate
The latest refreshes may target commuters and City types but Tesco says they carry key lessons for its national estate
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Analysis and Features
Are markets making a comeback?
Although supermarkets will forever be the dominant force in grocery retail, markets are enjoying something of a comeback…
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Analysis and Features
Tea faces climate of change in Sri Lanka
The future of the second biggest tea exporter in the world is threatened by climate change…
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Analysis and Features
How promotional strategies can deliver improved economics
Many fmcg manufacturers are stuck between rising input costs and pressure from retailers for discount pricing…
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Analysis and Features
Grocer Cup 2014: who is your star?
The business leaders who form the shortlist for The Grocer Cup have been focused firmly on growth…
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Analysis and Features
Top New Talent 2014
Entries for The Grocer’s Top New Talent 2014 are now open…
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Analysis and Features
Seabrook Lattice Hand Cooked Crisps: acid test
Seabrook made its first foray into premium territory this year with lattice-cut crisps in sharing bags
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Analysis and Features
Orange juice market feels global squeeze
We might think of orange juice as an irreplaceable item on our breakfast table, but it may become a rarer item…
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The Big Interview
Jacob Fuller on why the e-cig market won't go up in smoke
Jacob Fuller, UK CEO of e-cig supplier Blu, on exploding sales, cowboy suppliers and the role of Big Tobacco…
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Analysis and Features
Is Tesco beginning the climb back from rock bottom?
The Kantar Worldpanel supermarket shares figures tomorrow could indicate that Tesco has finally hit rock bottom and has begun the slow process of recovery.
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Analysis and Features
IPO recovery still fragile as food suppliers plot listings
Investor appetite may be strong for UB and Moy Park, but the IPO recovery remains fragile
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Analysis and Features
Old El Paso Stand 'N' Stuff Soft Taco Kit: acid test
Britain’s Mexican food market has been hotting up of late, with Discovery Foods relaunching in April…
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Analysis and Features
Brands told: don't get caught out with your deal strategy
As the weather has turned colder, has brands’ appetite for featured space cooled off too?
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Analysis and Features
As protestors descend on stores what should supermarkets do?
Sainsbury’s forced to apologise as store manager pulls kosher lines during pro-Palestinian protest…
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Analysis and Features
Will railway stations prove a platform for store success?
Waitrose and Morrisons are the latest to add new stores at stations…
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Analysis and Features
Waitrose Pepper & Chorizo Tartlets: acid test
The savoury pastries market has struggled of late, under pressure from factors such as rising input costs…
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Analysis and Features
How badly has the Russian crisis hit the global brewers?
Russia is yet to slap an import ban on western beer, but the global brewers are still haemorrhaging sales in the region as political tensions show few signs of easing.
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Analysis and Features
How IGD aims to give teens the appetite for a future in food
An IGD venture under its Feeding Britain’s Future initiative aims to get teens interested in a career in food and drink…
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The Big Interview
Ronnie Bartlett: Albert Bartlett's ruler of the Rooster potato
Ronnie Bartlett aims to get everyone munching more spuds by returning to the frozen aisle…