Long reads – Page 309
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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…
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Analysis & FeaturesA new online dawn for indies?
Independent retailers have been reluctant to embrace online. Now, slowly but surely, attitudes are changing…
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands desert bogofs for half-price and multibuys
Bogofs have all but disappeared as a promotion mechanic this summer, new figures for The Grocer from Assosia reveal…
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Analysis & FeaturesSports Direct bonus puts the spotlight on share schemes
Bonuses are highly valued, but shares offer higher rewards…
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Analysis & FeaturesLook to your holidays for fmcg inspiration
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great time to look beyond our borders for some fmcg inspiration…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Co-op plays up convenience and class in Christmas push
The Co-operative Group is emphasising convenient but tasty food in its Christmas line-up, from adventurous baking products to elaborate desserts.
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Analysis & FeaturesAn outpouring of joy - at the £243m boost to the economy
That’s the estimate from the Centre for Retail Research but could ‘event fatigue’ dampen the feelgood factor over the roya…
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers split over price of four pints of milk
After many months of stalemate, four-pint milk prices moved again this week, with Tesco upping its price by 10p to £1.39…
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Analysis & FeaturesNew Zealand lamb supply hit by drought
New Zealand lamb production is forecast to fall 9.3% as a result of drought this season…