Long reads – Page 225
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Analysis & FeaturesMaking the most of the tobacco display ban
Six months on, has the impact of the tobacco display ban for small shops been as bad as many feared?
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Analysis & FeaturesTimpson's take on the grocers
A new book by John Timpson reveals his 50 biggest heroes in high street retail. We asked the shoe repair magnate to elaborate
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Analysis & FeaturesBread wheat: global market set to keep price low
Bread wheat prices have been tipped to remain low despite Defra figures showing total UK yield is likely to be down
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Analysis & FeaturesOrganic feed prices weather Ukraine loss
Organic feed supplies should be reasonable this autumn, despite earlier fears of shortages
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket price deflation at 2% with no sign of easing
The deflation gripping the UK grocery sector shows little sign of easing
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Analysis & FeaturesHartley's Fruit Whips - Apricot: acid test
Better known for its jams and jellies, Hartley’s has introduced a range of packet dessert mixes
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Analysis & FeaturesAmazon for dummies... and a dummy run of its Birmingham trial
Last week, Amazon set grocery pulses racing when it bolted one-hour grocery delivery on to its Prime Now service
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda profits escape property writedown carnage
Asda has pushed profits past £1bn as it managed to avoid the massive one-off costs on writedowns that have blighted rivals
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Analysis & FeaturesDriverless trucks: what's the potential for grocery?
Driverless trucks will save the industry billions, logistics experts claim. But what roadblocks lie in the way?
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InterviewsMartyn Wilks on making Hovis relevant for modern shoppers
CEO Martyn Wilks is determined to re-energise the Hovis brand, but will it be an uphill struggle?
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Analysis & FeaturesGM food: are we any closer to knowing if it's safe?
In 1994, a tomato sparked a debate that refuses to die. Are we any closer to really knowing whether GM food is safe?
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Red Pepper & Chorizo Tortilla Slices: acid test
This product brings together two of Spanish cuisine’s crown jewels
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InterviewsGino D'Acampo on bullies, gangsters, and good pizza
Gino D’Acampo has some tough love for his fellow suppliers when it comes to being ‘bullied’ by the supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the Magnificent Seven lagers thrive in ABI/SAB megabrew?
When the top player in any industry looks to take out its nearest rival, regulatory alarm bells inevitably start to ring
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Aldi on the road to setting up a full online retail offer?
Rivals can relax with a bottle. It’s very much wine only. For now.
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Analysis & FeaturesAmazon prices in frozen and chilled food trial prove cheaper
Amazon is offering the cheapest price on 33 of the 44 chilled and frozen lines introduced in an enhanced Prime Now trial
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Analysis & FeaturesDr Oetker Mug Cake - Chocolate Chip: Acid Test
Time-poor, cake-loving Brits might love baking, but when are they supposed to find the time?
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Analysis & FeaturesShopper psychology: influencing the subconscious of the savvy
What are the latest mind games grocers should be investing in to boost sales on the shop floor?
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s surprise signals substance to big four’s ‘green shoots’
The JS news sparked a frenzy of activity from analysts
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Bread & Baked Goods
In the latest instalment of The Grocer’s series of digital features, we reveal the bare naked truth about Britain’s bread & baked goods market. We’ve teamed up with retailers, brands, market analysts and creative experts to weigh up the current state of the sector. So who’s on the rise? Who’s toast? And what lies ahead?