Long reads – Page 248
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Analysis & FeaturesIndies 'queue round block' to join One Stop franchise
Tesco has long been an adversary of independent retailers. Now it’s recruiting growing numbers of indies through its One Stop franchise scheme.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket giants' c-store estates grow 10.6%
The big multiple grocers now account for almost 10% of the convenience retail market, and they’re continuing to open stores at a blistering rate. So who’s ahead?
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols up their game to lure 'Generation C'
How can symbol group retailers stand up to the march of the grocery mults. We asked some of the UK’s finest for their views…
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Analysis & FeaturesConcession obsession: Do brand partnerships pay off?
With the likes of Subway, Greggs and Starbucks targeting the convenience retail and forecourt market, we speak to retailers about the sector’s growing concession obsession…
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbol group own label muscles in on brands
This article is part of our Franchise & Fascia Groups Report 2015. Own label isn’t only for the supermarkets. Earlier this month, three symbol groups walked away with gongs at The Grocer’s 2015 Own-Label Food & Drink Awards. Spar’s Mixed Olives with Chilli and Costcutter’s Independent Specialist ...
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Analysis & FeaturesFeeling hot, hot, hot! C-stores steam ahead in hot food to go
Some enterprising retailers are cooking up their own hot food on site. So, what are they offering? And, could it benefit other retailers?
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Analysis & FeaturesHitting the bottle: The party's not over for the off licence
This article is part of our Franchise & Fascia Groups Report 2015. The off licence is a dying breed. There were 3,126 specialist bottle shops plying their trade in Britain in the year to 31 March [Grocery Retail Structure 2015]. That’s a year-on-year dip of 1% and a whopping 16.8% ...
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Analysis & FeaturesFrench waste food ban: coming to a store near you?
As France imposes a ban on supermarket food waste, is its draconian approach necessary, practical and likely over here?
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands put brakes on deals in wake of Easter activity
Easter is a distant memory to retailers who spent the May bank holiday weekend selling barbies and burgers…
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InterviewsJames Watt and Martin Dickie: BrewDog's kings of controversy
Controversy has been a key ingredient in BrewDog’s success almost from its 2007 inception
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery Retail Structure 2015: how c-stores can keep up
As more shoppers eschew traditional weekly shops, c-stores are benefiting. But easy street it is not.
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Analysis & FeaturesTPG Poundworld deal piles the pressure on all retailers
Takeover is yet more recognition of sector’s growing popularity
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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.