Long reads – Page 241
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Analysis & Features
Russian ban pushes down produce prices
The loss of the Russian market has led to stockpiling of many fruits and vegetables, and pushed down prices
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Bargains driving younger AB demographic to variety discounters
Who are the shoppers fuelling this growth? What do they buy? And what can variety discounters do to encourage them to spend more?
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Retail clubs: a perfect soft launch into symbol retailing?
What do retail clubs offer for indies that want to take on the mults but retain their independence?
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Sourced Market has found a platform for success at St Pancras
Since arriving at St Pancras station in 2009, Sourced Market has gone full steam ahead
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Seaweed: the new coconut? IFE showcases food trends
Popcorn and coconut products are still hot – but seaweed is making an impact, alongside seed drinks and veggie caviar
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M&S defies price war headwinds, but for how long?
The long-awaited rebound in general merchandise has understandably dominated coverage of Marks & Spencer’s full-year trading numbers, but the continued growth in food is no less notable.
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City News
By lunchtime, Real Good Food shares had collapsed 20.6% since the market opened to 33.3p
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Top 100 fmcg advertisers 2015
Not everyone was cutting back in 2014. In the retail category, spend on traditional advertising channels grew 3.5% year on year, according to Ebiquity.
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YouTube: a serious vlogging opportunity for brands
Over a billion people watch YouTube every day and a staggering five hours of video are uploaded every second, so even a niche product can find a huge audience to advertise to
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Cadbury promotes most but Easter deals decline overall
There has been an 8% drop in deals in featured promotional space in the run up to this Easter
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McVitie's DeliChoc: acid test
Launched in the UK this year, DeliChoc originated in France and Belgium as part of United Biscuits’ Delacre portfolio…
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10 things you need to know about... soft drinks
We’ve teamed up with brands, retailers and market experts to lift the lid on the hottest new trends. We’ve looked at how players are responding to the sticky issue of sugar, the next big growth opportunities and much more…
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Asda leads in Easter promos against a quieter backdrop
Surprisingly, the Co-operative Group, with its convenience focus, had just seven Easter confectionery deals over the period
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Revealed: What consumers really think about soft drinks
An exclusive poll for The Grocer has revealed high levels of support for a fizzy drinks tax and tougher regulation on the sale of energy drinks
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Spot the difference: soft drinks boundaries are blurring
Energy waters, juice & spring water blends, fortified drinks… things are being mixed up in bottled water. Here’s how…
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Health matters: Brits splash out on low and no cal drinks
Despite the battering soft drinks get in the press, the industry is cutting sugar. But how are no and low sugar variants doing?
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Buyer Q&A: retailers must play an 'active role' in cutting sugar
We quiz buyers from Asda, Budgens and The Co-op on their favourite launches, pet hates and how the war on sugar is shaping the category
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Life flies high with 9% share of Coke's advertising spend
Which brands are splashing the cash on ads in soft drinks? And to what effect?
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Monster is the most 'socially active' soft drink brand
Are BMX, big waves and boobs the only way to make a splash on Facebook? And why are many big brands not on it?
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Posh squash brands defy the cooling cordials market
Squashes and cordials with ’moderate’ natural sugar content have hit the sweet spot as pocket squash sales rocket…