Long reads – Page 191
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Analysis & Features
Food's wasteful journey
When it comes to food waste, most of the pressure is put on supermarkets. But what about the supply chain?
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Interviews
Sophi Tranchell Big Interview: after the Divine intervention
When Divine launched, the provenance of chocolate and the very concept of Fairtrade were unknown
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Analysis & Features
Modern slavery: is grocery doing enough?
There are an estimated 13,000 slaves in the UK. But is grocery doing enough to respond to the Modern Slavery Act?
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Analysis & Features
Pledge your support for Waste Not Want Not here
The food and drink industry is in a unique position to effect positive change, so join our campaign against unnecessary waste today
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Analysis & Features
How c-stores can join The Grocer's food waste campaign
How c-stores can join The Grocer’s food Waste Not Want Not campaign
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Analysis & Features
Sales of wonky fruit & veg are 'flying' at Tesco
UK consumers are being won round by supermarket efforts to sell so-called ‘wonky’ fruit & veg
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Analysis & Features
Major crisp brands hit by heavy deflation
Shoppers are getting better deals on crisps as brands ramp up competition in the snacking aisles
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Analysis & Features
Pampers fights like with like in Aldi nappy war ads
And P&G insists attack on customer’s nappies is nothing unusual
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Analysis & Features
Will the Co-op's relaunch pay dividends?
The mutual plans to attract more members with its retro look and renewed focus on giving back to customers
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Interviews
Big Interview: Douglas Lamont, Innocent Drinks
Does the chief executive still think Innocent is the game-changing startup he fell in love with?
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Analysis & Features
Asda Free From Porridge Variety Pack: Acid Test
Research recently found some ranges of own-label free-from products can be up to seven times higher in fat
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Analysis & Features
Sports and sponsorship: everyone's a winner!
Fmcg brands gain massive exposure from big sporting events. But could hurdles lie in the way?
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Analysis & Features
10 Things You Need To Know About… Franchise & Fascia Groups
Which symbol group is the most convenient, offers the best value for money, availability and customer service? We find out as we draw back the shutters on franchise & fascia groups…
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Analysis & Features
Revealed: what Britain really thinks about symbol groups
We’ve polled 2,000 people to find out what Brits really think about symbol groups. So who gets top marks for convenience, value and quality?
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Analysis & Features
Carnival fever: how can c-stores do Rio?
Rio 2016 is fast approaching. So, what can c-stores do to tap into carnival fever?
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Analysis & Features
Charity begins in-store: raising funds (and your profile)
Raising funds for local projects is a great way for c-stores to engage with the communities they are the heart of. We find out how three retailers are raising funds and their profiles…
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Analysis & Features
Ask the expert: how can indie c-stores foster loyalty?
With the mults making changes to their loyalty card schemes, IT specialist Wincor Nixdorf explores what the best options are for c-stores
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Analysis & Features
Guy Warner puts local produce at heart of sixth Cotswold store
Last month, high-profile retailer Guy Warner opened his sixth store in the idyllic Cotswolds. The Grocer gets the lowdown…
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Analysis & Features
Added value: icy blue drinks can really rake in the green
From ice cream machines to slushy drinks, here’s our top three bits of money-making kit every retailer should consider
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Analysis & Features
C-store retailer: Happy staff equals happy customers
Communicating with your workforce and taking time to recruit the right people is vital in creating a happy workforce, says convenience retailer Patrick Sewell