Long reads – Page 274
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Analysis & FeaturesWH Smith, Sainsbury’s, Ocado among FTSE’s most shorted stocks
The grocers may have been battered by the stock market in 2014, but investors seem convinced they are yet to hit rock bottom
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier Foods pricing holds up despite price war at supermarkets
The price of key SKUs at Premier Foods has remained firm despite the supermarket price war.
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Analysis & FeaturesImperial Tobacco's US growth is a bold risk
Few doubt that Imperial Tobacco’s US expansion is transformational - whether it’s wholly desirable is more contentious.
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Analysis & FeaturesFranchisees buy-in augurs well for Conviviality Retail
The maiden results from Bargain Booze operator Conviviality Retail are encouraging.
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Analysis & FeaturesAlpro rides high as consumers reach for plant-based milk
Dairy alternatives have hit the big time. For proof, see The Grocer’s 2014 list of Britain’s 100 Biggest Grocery Brands…
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Analysis & FeaturesFalling commodity costs drive down inflation more than any price war
Inflation as recorded by our Grocer Price Index was running at over 2.5% a year ago and it is now negative at -0.6%
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons presents traditional classics for Christmas: Pictures
Morrisons has ditched some of the more outlandish, left-field lines in favour of a more focussed offer, based around traditional classics at affordable prices.
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Analysis & FeaturesRich List: The Grocer 100
The Grocer’s first-ever Rich List represents the whole gamut of food and drink wealth creation…
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Analysis & FeaturesFortnum matches foodie treats with hefty prices this Christmas: Pictures
Fortnum & Masons showcased the smallest press preview of the bunch - but there were some eye-watering prices that would challenge even the most serious foodie
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado pushes non-food websites in build-up to Christmas: Pictures
Ocado used its Christmas preview to show off its new destination websites - Fetch.co.uk and Sizzle.co.uk
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's balances old favourites and npd for Christmas: Pictures
Sainsbury’s is looking for the right balance between old favourites and new ideas.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose cooks up another Heston special for Christmas: Pictures
As ever, it’s all eyes on the Heston from Waitrose range at Christmas and although the hidden orange Christmas pudding is back, this year the chef is bringing bling to frozen puddings
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda aims for 'trusted comfort' this Christmas: Pictures
Asda says its Christmas collection is all about “trusted comfort” and convenience that can “create a little theatre at the table” - all underlined with a heavy dose of nostalgia. One innovation it has launched this year is an easy-carve six-bird roast, which it claims is an industry first. The ...
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco goes mid-tier for Christmas: Pictures
Last Christmas it gave you Tesco Finest’s relaunch but this year Tesco is putting the emphasis on its mid-tier Tesco range, with a ‘style for less’ theme across food and non-food.
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Analysis & FeaturesAt Tesco, Alan Stewart will have to pull off a conjuring trick
M&S’ flatlining profits don’t mean Tesco has made a mistake in poaching Alan Stewart as its new CFO
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Analysis & FeaturesBig five all record negative price inflation for first time
Big five supermarkets all showing negative grocery price inflation for first time in GPI history…
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Analysis & FeaturesBooker shares dive on news of sharp Makro sales fall
Booker shares continued their slide on Wednesday after reporting a sharp fall in Makro sales…
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Analysis & FeaturesMike Coupe's to-do list as Sainsbury's new CEO
Mike Coupe officially took up his new role as chief executive of Sainsbury’s this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesFree-from set to cause foodservice 'explosion'
Some condemn it as a bureaucratic nightmare that will stifle chefs’ creativity…
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Analysis & FeaturesOlive oil prices jump on Spanish crop fear
A bumper 2013 crop made Spain a popular destination for olive oil buyers but more recently prices have started to rebound…