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Analysis & Features
Tesco’s strategy left up in the air after profit warning
Where do today’s shock announcements from Tesco leave the retailer’s turnaround strategy?
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Asda Chosen by Kids Dinky British Beef Burgers: acid test
The frozen burger category faced some tough PR challenges in the wake of Horsegate
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Did dairy farmers not see global price slump coming?
Militancy is returning as processors cut their farmgate payments
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Ocado: few signs of consensus emerging
Ocado shares plunged by over 13% after a savage downgrade by broker Redburn.
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Morrisons shares hit highest point since June
The market left little doubt as to its winners and losers from this week’s Kantar Worldpanel figures.
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Tesco London store refurbs carry lessons for whole estate
The latest refreshes may target commuters and City types but Tesco says they carry key lessons for its national estate
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Are markets making a comeback?
Although supermarkets will forever be the dominant force in grocery retail, markets are enjoying something of a comeback…
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Tea faces climate of change in Sri Lanka
The future of the second biggest tea exporter in the world is threatened by climate change…
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How promotional strategies can deliver improved economics
Many fmcg manufacturers are stuck between rising input costs and pressure from retailers for discount pricing…
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Grocer Cup 2014: who is your star?
The business leaders who form the shortlist for The Grocer Cup have been focused firmly on growth…
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Seabrook Lattice Hand Cooked Crisps: acid test
Seabrook made its first foray into premium territory this year with lattice-cut crisps in sharing bags
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Orange juice market feels global squeeze
We might think of orange juice as an irreplaceable item on our breakfast table, but it may become a rarer item…
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Interviews
Jacob Fuller on why the e-cig market won't go up in smoke
Jacob Fuller, UK CEO of e-cig supplier Blu, on exploding sales, cowboy suppliers and the role of Big Tobacco…
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Analysis & Features
Is Tesco beginning the climb back from rock bottom?
The Kantar Worldpanel supermarket shares figures tomorrow could indicate that Tesco has finally hit rock bottom and has begun the slow process of recovery.
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IPO recovery still fragile as food suppliers plot listings
Investor appetite may be strong for UB and Moy Park, but the IPO recovery remains fragile
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Old El Paso Stand 'N' Stuff Soft Taco Kit: acid test
Britain’s Mexican food market has been hotting up of late, with Discovery Foods relaunching in April…
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Brands told: don't get caught out with your deal strategy
As the weather has turned colder, has brands’ appetite for featured space cooled off too?
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As protestors descend on stores what should supermarkets do?
Sainsbury’s forced to apologise as store manager pulls kosher lines during pro-Palestinian protest…
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Will railway stations prove a platform for store success?
Waitrose and Morrisons are the latest to add new stores at stations…