Long reads – Page 298
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Analysis and FeaturesBurton's forecasts a bright future as bidders are sought
Maryland growth key to attracting buyers for £350m biscuit maker…
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda and Sainsbury's take lead in August price inflation fight
After spiking in June, price inflation at the top five supermarkets is tapering off…
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Analysis and FeaturesGrimsey's Bill for high street revival? That'll be £500m
And Mary Portas was seen as contentious. Bill Grimsey’s levy plan is under fire as a “swingeing tax”…
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Analysis and FeaturesPotato prices drop at last as hot July weather boosts crop
The wholesale price of potatoes in the UK has fallen 38% since June, after favourable weather in July boosted supply…
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Analysis and FeaturesDragon Rouge gives dairy a scary makeover for Halloween
How can the dairy category make more of occasions? Take a look at these Halloween-inspired dairy concepts from design consultants Dragon Rouge.
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Analysis and FeaturesBrands mix up promotional strategies as bogof use falls
At first glance it is business as usual on the promotional space of supermarkets – but never judge a pallet by its cover…
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Analysis and FeaturesSunflower oil price falls set to trigger 'domino effect'
Sunflower oil commodity prices have fallen by a quarter in the past year – and UK shoppers are finally beginning to see the benefit…
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Analysis and FeaturesEye-tracking and football technology help retailers score
First there was eye-tracking. Now grocery is turning to technology used by football clubs to work out how people shop…
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The Big InterviewBarry Williams Big Interview: No Mod Cons
Asda’s merchandising modfather Barry Williams is bemused by the con-fusing promotions of rivals…
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Analysis and FeaturesBotulism or not? Making sense of the Fonterra tests
The botulism whey scare in New Zealand has turned out to be a false alarm. How did the experts get it so wrong?…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer’s 1950 article on Sainsbury’s Croydon: 'An impression of airiness'
Here is how The Grocer reported the opening of Sainsbury’s “self-service” store in Croydon on 8 July 1950 - a shop that reopened this week as a Sainsbury’s Local.
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Analysis and FeaturesHas Strawberrygate hulled the lengthy promos of old?
As Daphne Smallman, 76, discovered while shopping at Tesco in June 2011, some pleasures aren’t as simple as they first app…
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Analysis and FeaturesC&C's wine consolidation play is a new take on a growing trend
C&C’s new wine division comes as retailers demand better service…
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Analysis and FeaturesDarjeeling tea price crisis will not affect UK cuppas
Darjeeling tea prices are rocketing because of social unrest in northern India…
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Analysis and FeaturesHow do symbol group own-label ranges stack up?
With the mults continuing to improve their own-label ranges, the pressure is on symbol groups to up the ante…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer Brings Back a Brand
Wall’s is bringing Funny Feet back, following a huge response to our 150th anniversary campaign…
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Analysis and FeaturesSteve Murrells reveals his recipe for the Co-op's revival
The Co-op Group’s Steve Murrells has put together a new strategy to rediscover the society’s mojo…
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Analysis and FeaturesBack to school displays keep promotional volumes level
In July the leading supermarkets switched a lot of their featured space to back-to-school displays…
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Analysis and FeaturesAlmond prices rise thanks to smaller crop yields
Almond prices are rising as crops in key growing areas fall short of forecasts…
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The Big InterviewInge Plochaet on making Stella 'reassuringly expensive' again
AB Inbev UK and Ireland president Inge Plochaet is determined to drive value back into Stella Artois…