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Analysis & FeaturesCould Amazon Fresh deliver a knockout blow to Ocado?
How the online rivals measure up on the key metrics
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Analysis & FeaturesStore revamps deliver Majestic sales revival
With Majestic Wine stores reporting their first annual like-for-like sales rise in four years it’s increasingly clear that new CEO Rowan Gormley’s investment in revamping its store estate is starting to pay-off.
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Analysis & FeaturesDave Lewis vindicated on Farms brands as Tesco sales rise
The seven new brands, featuring 70 own-label products, attracted fierce criticism from some quarters when they were launched
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat led My Local to teeter on edge of administration?
When Mike Greene took over the 130-strong Morrisons c-store estate in September, he was brimming with enthusiasm
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco's like-for-likes rise: what the analysts are saying
Broad consensus over solid results for UK’s biggest retailer
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Analysis & FeaturesCoffee shortage fears despite arabica crop boom
Fresh fears of a global coffee shortage have arisen amid warnings there will be a severe shortfall in robusta beans
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Analysis & FeaturesNescafé Azera: Coffee To Go - Barista Style Latte: acid test
Instant coffee has gone cold, with sales dropping 1.4% £702.2m
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Analysis & FeaturesMarks & Spencer Laksa Noodle Pot: Acid Test
This Laksa Noodle Pot from M&S combines two growing categories
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Analysis & FeaturesBmorelocal creates premium vision for c-store standards
Ambitious business couple Wanda and Marc Winchester wanted the best fascia support in a premium package
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Analysis & FeaturesOnline shoppers put off by minimum orders and delivery issues
JDA/Centiro Customer Pulse 2016 Report revealed 53% of shoppers had problems with their orders this year
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Analysis & FeaturesEveryday low pricing drives down promotional savings
The mults are running more promos but the promise of everyday low prices continues to eat into the amount consumers save
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda's poor service and availability laid bare by G33
Sainsbury’s scooped the Grocer 33 awards for both customer service and availability at this week’s Grocer Gold Awards
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Analysis & FeaturesAndy Savage: the Morrisons store manager who fixes things
The Grocer’s Store Manager of the Year has overcome countless challenges yet still has an appetite for turnarounds
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Analysis & FeaturesAunt Bessie's Quick Cook Rice Pudding Mix: Acid Test
This rice pudding mix forms part of the expanding Aunt Bessie’s dessert portfolio
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Analysis & FeaturesUK grocery market will grow by 10% in the next five years
Online to remain fastest-growing market as grocery nears £200bn
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Analysis & FeaturesGlyphosate licence renewal - 23 June's other crucial decision
Next Thursday won’t just see a vote on Brexit. EU member states will also decide the future of glyphosate
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Dairy
Dairy is in dire straits. Prices are falling through the floor as retailers use milk and cheese as a footfall driver and farmers are being forced out of business…
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: 18% of young say full fat milk is healthiest
Attitudes to the saturated fat content of dairy products is changing, suggests a poll for The Grocer…
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Analysis & FeaturesBooths buyer: Dairy is now key 'footfall driver in price war'
Retailers must continue to educate consumers about the importance of ensuring producers are paid a fair price, says Booths buyer Alan Kirby…
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Analysis & FeaturesCreative challenge: Is the UK dairy market ready for Hump?
Could camel cheese go mainstream? How can value be injected back into milk? What about functionality? We task creative agency RPM with solving these questions…