Long reads – Page 297
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Analysis & FeaturesBack to school displays keep promotional volumes level
In July the leading supermarkets switched a lot of their featured space to back-to-school displays…
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Analysis & FeaturesAlmond prices rise thanks to smaller crop yields
Almond prices are rising as crops in key growing areas fall short of forecasts…
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InterviewsInge Plochaet on making Stella 'reassuringly expensive' again
AB Inbev UK and Ireland president Inge Plochaet is determined to drive value back into Stella Artois…
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Analysis & FeaturesThere's a fly in my soup... and I like it
The Nordic Food Lab is developing ‘non-scary’ insect foods. We flew to Copenhagen to find out more…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Roger Whiteside right to take Greggs back to basics?
With profits down 29% new CEO is focusing on the core business…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco’s vision of big-scale retailing takes shape in Watford
As test runs go, it doesn’t get much higher-profile than Tesco’s unveiling of its new Tesco Extra format in Watford…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan EasyJet founder make a discount grocery chain fly?
In an era of discounters, Sir Stelios thinks he has found a gap in the market for a store selling only ambient grocery…
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InterviewsCan Karro cut it in in-store butchery?
In his first interview since the Vion UK pork MBO, Karro Food Group CEO Seamus Carr reveals his priorities…
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Analysis & FeaturesInflation easing despite the upward pressures in dairy
Falling booze and snack prices helped to ease inflation across the big four supermarkets in July…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill GCA's 1% sales fine be a real deterrent to supermarkets?
Suppliers like Christine Tacon’s idea, of course, but the devil is in the detail…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy do short sellers like grocery?
Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have all been heavily targeted by short selling hedge funds. Does this point to fundament…
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Analysis & FeaturesPrune prices set to be pushed up by falling supply
Two months ago, The Grocer reported that prune sales were soaring…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill others follow Co-op's lead in lads' mag crackdown?
Its demands for modesty bags are a victory for UK Feminista but bigger chains are less likely to get steamed up…
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Analysis & FeaturesPig prices set to stay firm despite recent drop
UK pig prices have fallen for the first time since late February as a result of lower feed prices and reduced demand…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig data: the potential of predictive analytics
It’s never been easier to analyse big data, which is why predictive analytics is becoming a key weapon for retailers…
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InterviewsBRC chief Helen Dickinson's reasons to be cheerful
BRC director general Helen Dickinson is more optimistic about the economy than when she took the helm six months ago…
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Analysis & FeaturesPorridge a thriftier start to the day as RTE cereal soars
Shoppers are more likely to be thinking about cold cereals than porridge – but could be missing out on some hot savings…
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Analysis & FeaturesC-stores pull in celebratory shoppers in the heatwave
The Grocer/Him! Shop Waves survey shows shoppers heading to c-stores in party spirit – but health is also on their minds…
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Analysis & FeaturesLidl mixes home-grown and exotic fare this Christmas
Lidl is looking to boost its provenance credentials with more British-sourced products this Christmas. But it’s not dismissing its German roots entirely…
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Analysis & FeaturesPoor weather means UK likely to stay net importer of wheat
The UK is expected to remain a net importer of wheat for a second year running…