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Analysis & FeaturesThe supermarket ‘perfect storm’ shows few signs of blowing over
The UK may have weathered the tail-end of hurricane Bertha just about intact, but the fierce storm blowing through the grocery sector is far from petering out.
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Analysis & FeaturesFyffes could suffer collateral damage from US battle over “corporate deserters”
US political pressure over Chiquita’s plans to shift its tax HQ to Ireland could help see rival bid succeed.
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Analysis & FeaturesIt’s not all doom and gloom in emerging markets
A slowdown in growth in emerging markets has hit global fmcg firms hard, but Nestlé’s second quarter performance is cause for hope
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Analysis & FeaturesWill new manuka honey guidelines rein in the cowboys?
The industry has mixed views on the voluntary proposals…
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice of a cuppa to rise as Kenyan tea prices pick up
UK tea buyers are facing rising costs as the price of Kenyan tea starts to move up…
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose: finally falling victim to a bruising market?
Last week’s surprise warning about profits and a recent run of poor trading have raised questions. So what’s going on?…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket inflation falls to lowest recorded this year
Inflation across the big four supermarkets has fallen again to reach a new annual low…
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Analysis & FeaturesAldi and Lidl: how big could the discounters get?
The rapid rise of Aldi and Lidl is changing the shape of the grocery landscape. How big will they get?…
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InterviewsAndy Brown of Taylors of Harrogate: The Big Interview
Yorkshire Tea and the Tour de France are unlikely bedfellows. But MD Andy Brown certainly seems on the right track…
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Analysis & FeaturesNice & Nobbly Dark Choc Chips Granola Bars: Acid Test
The line between free from and mainstream is blurring as more consumers seek to avoid gluten…
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S Still Blackcurrant & Hibiscus Lemonade: Acid Test
There is a big opportunity for the further development of sophisticated soft drinks…
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Analysis & FeaturesChocolatier Charbonnel et Walker snaps up rival House of Dorchester
Premium chocolatier House of Dorchester has been acquired by fellow up-market confectioner Charbonnel et Walker, The Grocer understands.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets hold back from Scottish expansion
If the supermarkets could cast a ballot in next month’s Scottish independence ballot it’s a fair bet they might line-up alongside the ‘no’ camp.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket sales woes extend to entertainment
Last year there were big market share gains for the supermarkets in the entertainment products sector – now they are losing out to Game and Argos.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the tide turning against Waitrose?
Despite stellar recent growth, Waitrose is not immune to the wider industry problems and price deflation.
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda builds its presence in South with new approvals
…but the chain is still keen on growing in its Northern heartland…
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Analysis & FeaturesHalal meat product deals double during Ramadan
Ramadan has become an increasingly important event in the grocery calendar
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Analysis & FeaturesDeal volumes and valuations back on the up
The economic recovery has yet to translate into higher grocery sales – quite the opposite in fact – but it is having a positive impact on the M&A market.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is the legacy of the economic downturn for food and drink?
The UK economy has at last outgrown the crisis. How did the recession change what shoppers buy?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe art of ‘capturing a shopper’s heart, mind and wallet’
Whether you’re giving them ‘hardwired insight’ or offering ‘surprise and delight,’ shopper marketing has become an essential tool for both brands and retailers. So how has it changed?