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Analysis & FeaturesConvenience stores on a mission: get smart and chill out
Convenience shoppers are on a mission. And if independent retailers want to help them they need to get smarter.
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial media masterclass: a modern way to engage customers
The world of social media can seem confusing, but the likes of Twitter and Facebook offer unprecedented access to consumer
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Analysis & FeaturesBRC audits reveal safety standards - and risks - in UK food
A snapshot of UK food safety is offered by the latest report on data collected during the BRC Global Food Safety Standard audits
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Analysis & Features10 things you need to know about... household
Household has come up smelling of roses, literally. Consumers are turning to highly fragranced items to make their clothes and their homes inviting places to be. But all is not as rosy as it seems.
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: Only 25% of men admit their partner does the housework
Three quarters of men and women claim to do the household chores, according to a new poll for The Grocer. Is someone telling porkies?
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from portable loo roll to lemon scented sponges
With the help of Mintel, we’ve scoured the globe for 10 of the hottest household launches – from insect repellent candles to water-activated kitchen roll
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD means a clean sweep for laundry brands
Which of household’s brands have performed best over the past year? And which players have lost out?
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocer Price Index: Prices start to recover at big four
Has grocery price deflation run its course? Last month, supermarket prices fell by their lowest amount so far in 2015.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe sweet smell of success: reed and candles boost aircare
Brits’ homes smell better than ever as scented candles and reed diffusers fly off the shelves
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer Q&A: EDLP 'can ward off' threat of discounters
There isn’t much Holly Weller doesn’t know about household products…
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Analysis & FeaturesFlower power! Eco-friendly products on the rise
It’s easy being green as brands tap into the trend for natural cleaning products
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Analysis & FeaturesMaking scents: fragrant NPD boosts laundry sales
Fabric conditioner comes up smelling of roses thanks to a wave of scent-boosting NPD
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Analysis & FeaturesShiny! Discounters polish up household sales
Aldi and Lidl are sweeping up in household leaving the mults to gather dust
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Analysis & FeaturesTV reigns in household with 94% of ad spend
Household ad spend increased by 16%, with the bulk going on TV ads. So, who are this year’s small screen stars?
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Analysis & FeaturesHousehold brands get social with family messages
Cute children with bunny ears and life’s little messes remind consumers what’s important
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Analysis & FeaturesConservative election victory: where now for food and drink?
From Brexit and the war on sugar to the wider Responsibility Deal and the state of Britain’s high streets
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodities experts urge caution over price volatility
Volatility and its drivers remain poorly understood, and caution is advised when making predictions
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Analysis & FeaturesCrowdfunding: the advantages and the risks
More and more fmcg start-ups are turning to crowdfunding to raise cash. So what makes a successful crowdfunding bid?
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InterviewsPoundland CEO Jim McCarthy: the Big Interview
The £55m deal for rival 99p Stores is on hold while the CMA investigates. So what does Jim McCarthy plan in the meantime?…
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Analysis & FeaturesLamb price crash not due to New Zealand imports
UK lamb prices plummeted by 20% in the last two weeks of April – prompting British farmers to hit out at New Zealand impor…