Long reads – Page 310
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Analysis & FeaturesBargain Booze spots 'gap in the market' with AIM float
CEO Diana Hunter plots ‘significant growth’ for off-licence chain…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere now with the booze and fags, health minister?
The Grocer talks exclusively to health minister Anna Soubry on the government’s agenda on health – and progress to date…
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado unpacks foodie treats for Christmas
Ocado has unveiled its Christmas line-up for 2013, with a broad range of gifts and classy-looking items.
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s looks for a contemporary twist this Christmas
Sainsbury’s has given traditional festive favourites a contemporary twist this year, reflecting what it claims are more cosmopolitan tastes.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to join the mile high club (as an fmcg brand)
What are brands doing to capitalise on the opportunity an airline tie-up affords them?
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Analysis & FeaturesWine prices eased by strong grape harvest in Southern Hemisphere
Healthy grape crops in the Southern hemisphere are easing bulk wine prices…
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Analysis & FeaturesMeat, fish & poultry prices up 6.4%
Sharp increases in meat, fish and poultry prices are stoking inflation at the big four supermarkets…
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Analysis & FeaturesRecruitment crisis: fmcg's not got talent
Years of cost-cutting have left the fmcg industry with a serious shortage of new managerial talent…
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Analysis & FeaturesLet There Be Beer: The experts weigh in
Five major breweries have joined forces in an attempt to reinvigorate Britain’s beer market with the Let There Be Beer Campaign. Here, experts give their opinions on the initial ad…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do supermarkets have planned for this Christmas?
Tis the season to unveil your Christmas wares. With supermarkets in the middle of their July presentations, we round up key selections for this Yuletide…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhole Foods Market: will smaller stores turnaround UK operation?
The US model of costly big stores has done Whole Foods Market no favours in Britain. Will smaller stores in the UK make a difference?
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons puts focus on food with 1,000 new products for Christmas
Morrisons is aiming to make up for a lacklustre 2012 with a impressively broad line-up of almost 1,000 new products.
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Analysis & FeaturesPoundland borrows a Nordic theme for Christmas 2013
Poundland has developed a Christmas range split into five categories: Nordic, Winter Wonderland, Precious Metals, Vintage and Brights.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose brings back Heston for Yuletide treats
Waitrose is looking to further boost its foodie credentials this Christmas with yet more lines designed by Heston Blumenthal.
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda innovates with an upmarket twist this Christmas
Asda’s Christmas line-up has a clear focus on centrepiece items with an impressive visual impact
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Analysis & FeaturesAldi aims to capture Christmas shoppers with exotic lines and value products
Aldi has significantly increased the number of products it will offer this year, as it promises customers they can do their full Christmas shop in their store.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco teases Katie Price perfume and a house of biscuits
Tesco is keeping its cards close to its chest on its Christmas range, teasing journalists at its Christmas in July event…
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S mixes the quirky and the practical this Christmas
Marks & Spencer has picked sugar plum as its “signature flavour” this Christmas, and has made a canny play to woo Downton Abbey fans…
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Analysis & FeaturesCheap cola multipacks add to pressure on impulse players
Shoppers have been able to make big savings on cola multipacks in supermarkets in the past year…
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Analysis & FeaturesAfrica is the new 'white' hope for fmcg suppliers
With fmcg groups struggling to find their stride in emerging markets, they’re eyeing up the dark continent…