Long reads – Page 304
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Analysis and FeaturesA One Stop shop for big margins?
It often makes economic sense for indies to buy from the mults rather than traditional wholesalers…
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Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury’s in 2012: What did it do?
For Sainsbury’s, 2012 was a year of steady growth, Jubilee and Paralympics sponsorship, and the onward march of convenience.
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Analysis and FeaturesGrim wheat outlook for UK contrasts with global picture
The prospects for the British wheat crop continue to look difficult, but beyond the UK the outlook is fairly positive…
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The Big InterviewFacebook's Christian Hernandez... what's not to like?
Facebook’s director of UK & Pan-Euro has some big ambitions, claiming both new and old brands alike can benefit…
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Analysis and FeaturesWet weather washes 100% British wheat pledges away
The worst British crop in 30 years has scuppered promises by suppliers, with a few exceptions…
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Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury's leads the way as mults increase promotions
As the freezing conditions over Easter finally receded, there’s no sign of the price war thawing…
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Analysis and FeaturesSpin the Bottle: Government choices for alcohol policy
It’s shelved minimum pricing, but the coalition is sure to pursue alternative strategies. What are the options?
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Analysis and FeaturesIce lollies escape commodity hikes
If price inflation has shoppers hot under the collar, they are probably better off reaching for an iced lolly than a tub of ice cream…
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Analysis and FeaturesOrange juice prices up 35% due to greening disease in Florida
Orange juice was one of the big commodity fallers of 2012…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat's the significance of Tesco's £804m property writedown?
Tesco’s hunger to snap up land resulted in a one-off property writedown of £804m for 100-plus sites. What does it mean for Tesco and its rivals?
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Analysis and FeaturesSir Terry's new plan to save 'medieval' high streets
As Mary Portas updates us on her Pilots on C4, ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has other ideas to save the high street, fronting a new campaign for the Telegraph…
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Analysis and FeaturesSugar prices to keep falling despite diversion to ethanol
Soaring demand for biofuels and low sugar prices could lead to over half of Brazil’s cane crop being used for ethanol…
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Analysis and FeaturesHorsemeat scandal fuelling promotions in ready meals
The horsemeat scandal has contributed to the nation’s chillers and freezers becoming hotbeds of promotional activity…
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Analysis and FeaturesIs poultry feed decision the tipping point for GM?
Most major retailers have relaxed their rules on GM poultry feed. How important was Waitrose’s refusal to join them?…
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Analysis and FeaturesWill 'digital' cigarettes light up the UK tobacco market?
Forecasts of the electronic cigarette making traditional tobacco obsolete may be plausible…
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Analysis and FeaturesLicence to chill: a fresh solution for independents
With shopper purse strings tight and margins even tighter, the chilled and fresh offer is a tough one to get right…
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Analysis and FeaturesHoney prices soaring due to woeful world weather
Terrible weather conditions around the globe are threatening bee colonies and pushing up the price of honey…
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Analysis and FeaturesBig four keep tight lid on beef prices after 'Horsegate'
The horsemeat scandal: an opportunity to increase fresh beef prices? Or time to slash prices?…
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Analysis and FeaturesCan Tesco make a success of its One Stop franchise plan?
Some are wary, but many indies find the power of Tesco irresistible, after its decision to enter the world of franchising…
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat was to blame for the great Easter egg shortage?
The weather? A distaste for heavy stocking of low-margin lines? Or an obsession with an efficient supply chain?…