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Analysis & FeaturesDave Lewis at Tesco: how experts see the challenges ahead
The Grocer dubbed him ‘Drastic Dave’ when he axed 300 jobs in 2007 as UK & Ireland chair, and halved the number of SKUs…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco may find lessons in Carrefour's recovery
French giant sold off international operations and simplified offer…
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Analysis & FeaturesAlmond and walnut prices driven up by drought in US
Some of the most common nuts used in baking have risen sharply in price because of bad weather…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe race to bring the best NPD to market
With brands facing competition from own label, the innovation race is hard fought. So why does so much NPD fail?…
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever feels the effects of local growth
Unilever pointed to macro-economic pressures in emerging markets, but data suggests local players are eating into the multinationals’ market share
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco shares rise on Clarke departure despite profit warning
Dishearteningly for Philip Clarke, Tesco shares rose on Monday after his departure was announced…
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InterviewsKen McMeikan CEO Brakes: Big Interview
CEO Ken McMeikan believes Brakes is back on track. His role is to keep it there – and make it go faster…
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Analysis & FeaturesFSA delays decision on widensing raw milk availability
A decision on whether to permit the widening of raw drinking milk sales has been delayed by the Food Standards Agency pending further research.
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa butter production boost leaves an excess of powder
Cocoa butter prices have been riding high because of growing demand for chocolate, particularly in Asia…
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Analysis & FeaturesIce cream hots up as number of deals soar on 2013 levels
Competition has hotted up in the freezer aisle as ice cream brands run nearly twice the number of deals than a year ago…
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Analysis & FeaturesNeuromerchandising: how to win over the subconscious shopper
The way our innate impulses affect our decisions represents a big opportunity for brands……
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Analysis & FeaturesBirds Eye Inspirations Chicken with Cheese & Ham Sauce: Acid Test
Chicken Inspirations claim to offer “the finest and freshest ingredients with exciting flavour combinations”…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Hoki Fillets in Lemon & Herb Butter: Acid Test
The convenience and ease of cooking helped boost pre-trial interest among consumers…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe time has come for Premier Foods to deliver
Analysts are convinced Premier Foods shares are set for an upturn, but the market just isn’t playing ball.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco is a brand in need of an identity
The immediate jump in Tesco’s share price after the axe fell on Philip Clarke this morning seemed almost cruel.
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Cadbury Chocolate Mousse & Almond Cake
Swedish supplier Almondy recently extended its licensed range - which already included products featuring Toblerone and Daim - with fellow Mondelez brands Cadbury and Philadelphia
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Tesco Sweet Potato, Paneer & Spinach Bakes
The meat-free market enjoyed a surge of interest in the wake of the horsemeat scandal but this appears to have been short-lived, with category sales virtually flat.
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Analysis & FeaturesTax paid by companies more important to shoppers than ethics
Company tax arrangements are more important to consumers than Fairtrade and the environment, new research has found…
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Analysis & FeaturesClick & collect: can independent retailers make it click?
Independents are lagging behind in the locker race. Who is getting into the game and is it delivering?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will Bestway do with Co-operative Pharmacy?
It’s a solid performer in an attractive sector that generates high footfall, and holds many possibilities for further deve…