Long reads – Page 300
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Analysis and FeaturesLook to your holidays for fmcg inspiration
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great time to look beyond our borders for some fmcg inspiration…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Co-op plays up convenience and class in Christmas push
The Co-operative Group is emphasising convenient but tasty food in its Christmas line-up, from adventurous baking products to elaborate desserts.
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Analysis and FeaturesAn outpouring of joy - at the £243m boost to the economy
That’s the estimate from the Centre for Retail Research but could ‘event fatigue’ dampen the feelgood factor over the roya…
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Analysis and FeaturesRetailers split over price of four pints of milk
After many months of stalemate, four-pint milk prices moved again this week, with Tesco upping its price by 10p to £1.39…
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Analysis and FeaturesNew Zealand lamb supply hit by drought
New Zealand lamb production is forecast to fall 9.3% as a result of drought this season…
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Analysis and FeaturesBargain Booze spots 'gap in the market' with AIM float
CEO Diana Hunter plots ‘significant growth’ for off-licence chain…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhere now with the booze and fags, health minister?
The Grocer talks exclusively to health minister Anna Soubry on the government’s agenda on health – and progress to date…
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Analysis and FeaturesOcado unpacks foodie treats for Christmas
Ocado has unveiled its Christmas line-up for 2013, with a broad range of gifts and classy-looking items.
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Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury’s looks for a contemporary twist this Christmas
Sainsbury’s has given traditional festive favourites a contemporary twist this year, reflecting what it claims are more cosmopolitan tastes.
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to join the mile high club (as an fmcg brand)
What are brands doing to capitalise on the opportunity an airline tie-up affords them?
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Analysis and FeaturesWine prices eased by strong grape harvest in Southern Hemisphere
Healthy grape crops in the Southern hemisphere are easing bulk wine prices…
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Analysis and FeaturesMeat, fish & poultry prices up 6.4%
Sharp increases in meat, fish and poultry prices are stoking inflation at the big four supermarkets…
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Analysis and FeaturesRecruitment crisis: fmcg's not got talent
Years of cost-cutting have left the fmcg industry with a serious shortage of new managerial talent…
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Analysis and FeaturesLet There Be Beer: The experts weigh in
Five major breweries have joined forces in an attempt to reinvigorate Britain’s beer market with the Let There Be Beer Campaign. Here, experts give their opinions on the initial ad…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat do supermarkets have planned for this Christmas?
Tis the season to unveil your Christmas wares. With supermarkets in the middle of their July presentations, we round up key selections for this Yuletide…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhole Foods Market: will smaller stores turnaround UK operation?
The US model of costly big stores has done Whole Foods Market no favours in Britain. Will smaller stores in the UK make a difference?
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Analysis and FeaturesMorrisons puts focus on food with 1,000 new products for Christmas
Morrisons is aiming to make up for a lacklustre 2012 with a impressively broad line-up of almost 1,000 new products.
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Analysis and FeaturesWaitrose brings back Heston for Yuletide treats
Waitrose is looking to further boost its foodie credentials this Christmas with yet more lines designed by Heston Blumenthal.
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Analysis and FeaturesPoundland borrows a Nordic theme for Christmas 2013
Poundland has developed a Christmas range split into five categories: Nordic, Winter Wonderland, Precious Metals, Vintage and Brights.
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda innovates with an upmarket twist this Christmas
Asda’s Christmas line-up has a clear focus on centrepiece items with an impressive visual impact