Long reads – Page 248
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Analysis & Features
Salary-linked pension schemes are too expensive for retailers in 2015
Under fire from new challengers like Aldi and Lidl, such gold plated pensions are simply too expensive to offer for retailers to offer in the current market.
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Ocado puts champagne on ice as it focuses long-term value
Champagne corks were not popping over at Ocado HQ yesterday despite the online retailer posting its maiden full-year profit after 15 years of trading, according to CEO Tim Steiner. His focus remains on driving long-term value for shareholders.
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New Morrisons concept in Milton Keynes aims to cater to local audience
Second “lab store” has a lot of new Morrisons concepts inside
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Milk Chocolate With a Hint of Marmite: acid test
The launch of a Marmite Easter egg has been making headlines this week…
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Almond prices driven up by California drought
Producers of almond-based products are being warned they may need to shell out more for their key ingredient…
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Asda Orange & Carrot Juice: acid test
Fruit and vegetable blends are a growing part of the juice drinks fixture…
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Tesco price cuts put Asda and even Aldi in its sights
In September 2011, then Tesco UK boss Richard Brasher announced a £500m onslaught against its rivals, which he claimed…
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Tesco Pizza Subs: acid test
Tesco is offering a slightly different take on the French bread pizza with this product…
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Can British fresh produce season be extended with LED lights?
Strawberries and cream is a British summer staple, with more than 150 million punnets harvested during the hottest…
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Building a new Co-operative Movement
The crisis that almost engulfed The Co-op has been averted. We talk to the architects of the rebuild
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City News: Diageo unveils mixed results
Fittingly for a company whose products often wind up in cocktails, Diageo’s first-half results…
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10 things you need to know about... bagged snacks
There are big opportunities in bagged snacks. Our latest digital feature reveals all…
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Revealed: 40% of young binge on crisps and 75% skip meals
A new poll for The Grocer suggests the notion of three square meals a day is becoming a thing of the past
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Bagged snacks buyer Q&A: ‘Vagueness’ will lose a pitch
There’s not much Jessica Morgan doesn’t know about bagged snacks
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Digital panel: Burt's impresses in posh crisp test
Will it stand out in store? How do we compare with the competition? Are we offering value for money?
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Healthier crisps sales boom
’Healthier’ snacks and premium vegetable crisps marketed on their lower fat content are booming.
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Biggest snack brands ramp up ad spend by 37.5%
The biggest spenders caused a stir for different reasons as Walkers raised eyebrows with the relaunch of its Do Us a Flavour competition.
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Nuts crack the £400m barrier with 8.5% growth
In a category traditionally dominated by own label, brands are cashing in with an increasing array of fancy flavours