Long reads – Page 299
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Analysis and FeaturesThere's a fly in my soup... and I like it
The Nordic Food Lab is developing ‘non-scary’ insect foods. We flew to Copenhagen to find out more…
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Roger Whiteside right to take Greggs back to basics?
With profits down 29% new CEO is focusing on the core business…
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco’s vision of big-scale retailing takes shape in Watford
As test runs go, it doesn’t get much higher-profile than Tesco’s unveiling of its new Tesco Extra format in Watford…
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Analysis and FeaturesCan EasyJet founder make a discount grocery chain fly?
In an era of discounters, Sir Stelios thinks he has found a gap in the market for a store selling only ambient grocery…
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The Big InterviewCan Karro cut it in in-store butchery?
In his first interview since the Vion UK pork MBO, Karro Food Group CEO Seamus Carr reveals his priorities…
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Analysis and FeaturesInflation easing despite the upward pressures in dairy
Falling booze and snack prices helped to ease inflation across the big four supermarkets in July…
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Analysis and FeaturesWill GCA's 1% sales fine be a real deterrent to supermarkets?
Suppliers like Christine Tacon’s idea, of course, but the devil is in the detail…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy do short sellers like grocery?
Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have all been heavily targeted by short selling hedge funds. Does this point to fundament…
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Analysis and FeaturesPrune prices set to be pushed up by falling supply
Two months ago, The Grocer reported that prune sales were soaring…
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Analysis and FeaturesWill others follow Co-op's lead in lads' mag crackdown?
Its demands for modesty bags are a victory for UK Feminista but bigger chains are less likely to get steamed up…
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Analysis and FeaturesPig prices set to stay firm despite recent drop
UK pig prices have fallen for the first time since late February as a result of lower feed prices and reduced demand…
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Analysis and FeaturesBig data: the potential of predictive analytics
It’s never been easier to analyse big data, which is why predictive analytics is becoming a key weapon for retailers…
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The Big InterviewBRC chief Helen Dickinson's reasons to be cheerful
BRC director general Helen Dickinson is more optimistic about the economy than when she took the helm six months ago…
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Analysis and FeaturesPorridge a thriftier start to the day as RTE cereal soars
Shoppers are more likely to be thinking about cold cereals than porridge – but could be missing out on some hot savings…
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Analysis and FeaturesC-stores pull in celebratory shoppers in the heatwave
The Grocer/Him! Shop Waves survey shows shoppers heading to c-stores in party spirit – but health is also on their minds…
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Analysis and FeaturesLidl mixes home-grown and exotic fare this Christmas
Lidl is looking to boost its provenance credentials with more British-sourced products this Christmas. But it’s not dismissing its German roots entirely…
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Analysis and FeaturesPoor weather means UK likely to stay net importer of wheat
The UK is expected to remain a net importer of wheat for a second year running…
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Analysis and FeaturesA new online dawn for indies?
Independent retailers have been reluctant to embrace online. Now, slowly but surely, attitudes are changing…
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Analysis and FeaturesBrands desert bogofs for half-price and multibuys
Bogofs have all but disappeared as a promotion mechanic this summer, new figures for The Grocer from Assosia reveal…
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Analysis and FeaturesSports Direct bonus puts the spotlight on share schemes
Bonuses are highly valued, but shares offer higher rewards…