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The Big InterviewLidl UK MD Ronny Gottschlich: Big interview
In Lidl UK’s first-ever interview, MD Ronny Gottschlich talks about the discounter’s astonishing growth…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat's behind Morrisons' restrictions on energy drinks?
Morrisons trial to restrict sales of energy drinks to under-16s isn’t even covered by Responsibility Deal. So what’s up?…
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Analysis and FeaturesE-cigarettes: everything you ever wanted to know
Sales of e-cigs are projected to hit £338m by 2015, but the threat of regulation hangs over this fledgling industry…
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Analysis and FeaturesAspartame sours as shoppers go sweet on stevia
A consumer trend towards natural sugars and sweeteners will see demand for the likes of stevia soar…
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Analysis and FeaturesShoppers hit by cheeseboard blues
Brits could be in for a shock when they buy their usual favourites for the Christmas cheeseboard this year…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe careering Co-op Group fights to get back on track
The Co-operative Group should be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but right now it’s in no mood to party.
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Sir Philip Green serious about moving BhS into grocery?
Could retail legend Sir Philip Green turn BhS into “an affordable M&S Food” or is convenience conversion a ruse to flog it…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy shopper insight isn’t just for the big boys
With the multiples introducing ever more sophisticated consumer data analytics, independents are finally waking up to the need to do a bit more data crunching themselves…
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Analysis and FeaturesHow using payment apps can pay
Why should indies adopt smartphone payment systems? The bosses of Mini Checkout and PayPal Here explain the benefits of their systems.
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Analysis and FeaturesCoffee a cheaper way to be full of beans in the morning
Shoppers seeking a warm brew should wake up and smell the coffee…
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Analysis and FeaturesSmaller haricot crop unlikely to hit price of baked beans
Brits are unlikely to pay much more for baked beans despite haricot crops being far smaller than a year ago…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhich supermarket’s ad will turn on Christmas shoppers most?
The Xmas ad season is upon us again. Who will hit the right note? Read our complete review of all the retailers’ Christmas ads…
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocer Price Index shows inflation at big four below 2%
Falling commodity costs and a fierce price war driven by sluggish sales have helped cut supermarket price inflation…
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Analysis and FeaturesNew banana disease in Asia poses no threat... yet
A banana disease on the march in South East Asia does not pose an immediate threat to UK banana supply and prices…
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Analysis and FeaturesBernard Matthews: a right turkey after £20m loss?
Soaring costs and management errors took their toll. What now for the turkey specialist?
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Analysis and FeaturesGood to firm going creates even Faster 50
This year, the average two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the first 50 runners and riders past the post was a galloping 29.3%…
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Analysis and FeaturesOctober hits promotional high as Halloween meets Christmas
It may seem a little early for some but the big retailers are already ramping up their Christmas promotional activity…
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Analysis and FeaturesHaddock prices leap after quota reduction in Norway
Prices of one of the UK’s most popular fish species, haddock, have soared as a result of Norway having its quota slashed…
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Analysis and FeaturesDiscounters and Sainsbury's come out top for top-up shops
New exclusive research for The Grocer can show for the first time how the discounters are making such huge inroads.
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Analysis and FeaturesAre Tesco's venture brands doomed?
After a year out in the cold, New Covent Garden soups are back on Tesco’s chiller shelves…