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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's leads the way as mults increase promotions
As the freezing conditions over Easter finally receded, there’s no sign of the price war thawing…
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Analysis & FeaturesSpin the Bottle: Government choices for alcohol policy
It’s shelved minimum pricing, but the coalition is sure to pursue alternative strategies. What are the options?
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Analysis & FeaturesIce lollies escape commodity hikes
If price inflation has shoppers hot under the collar, they are probably better off reaching for an iced lolly than a tub of ice cream…
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange juice prices up 35% due to greening disease in Florida
Orange juice was one of the big commodity fallers of 2012…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's the significance of Tesco's £804m property writedown?
Tesco’s hunger to snap up land resulted in a one-off property writedown of £804m for 100-plus sites. What does it mean for Tesco and its rivals?
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Analysis & FeaturesSir Terry's new plan to save 'medieval' high streets
As Mary Portas updates us on her Pilots on C4, ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has other ideas to save the high street, fronting a new campaign for the Telegraph…
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar prices to keep falling despite diversion to ethanol
Soaring demand for biofuels and low sugar prices could lead to over half of Brazil’s cane crop being used for ethanol…
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsemeat scandal fuelling promotions in ready meals
The horsemeat scandal has contributed to the nation’s chillers and freezers becoming hotbeds of promotional activity…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs poultry feed decision the tipping point for GM?
Most major retailers have relaxed their rules on GM poultry feed. How important was Waitrose’s refusal to join them?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill 'digital' cigarettes light up the UK tobacco market?
Forecasts of the electronic cigarette making traditional tobacco obsolete may be plausible…
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Analysis & FeaturesLicence to chill: a fresh solution for independents
With shopper purse strings tight and margins even tighter, the chilled and fresh offer is a tough one to get right…
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Analysis & FeaturesHoney prices soaring due to woeful world weather
Terrible weather conditions around the globe are threatening bee colonies and pushing up the price of honey…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig four keep tight lid on beef prices after 'Horsegate'
The horsemeat scandal: an opportunity to increase fresh beef prices? Or time to slash prices?…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco make a success of its One Stop franchise plan?
Some are wary, but many indies find the power of Tesco irresistible, after its decision to enter the world of franchising…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat was to blame for the great Easter egg shortage?
The weather? A distaste for heavy stocking of low-margin lines? Or an obsession with an efficient supply chain?…
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsemeat: The European web
Since ‘horsegate’ erupted, EU countries have issued more than 50 alerts about horsemeat adulteration of meat products. Our maps show the European spread…
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Analysis & FeaturesCounter culture
It you think older shoppers prefer to go to the supermarket, while students like shopping online, think again. New research sheds a different light on shopper demographics…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster promotional push reflects retailers' hunger for deals
All of the major supermarkets increased their deals in the run-up to Easter, with uplifts from Tesco and Asda…
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal weather puts big squeeze on dairy commodities prices
Dairy commodity prices have soared to record highs as global supplies have been hit by a perfect storm…
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InterviewsLord Sainsbury and an earlier age of austerity
Hard times are nothing new as Lord Sainsbury attests in this exclusive extract from The Branded Gentry…