Long reads – Page 335
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Analysis & FeaturesLong-term love-in or risky business?
UK supermarkets have been loudly appreciative of direct sourcing. But what do suppliers make of the direct route?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe world's most advanced supermarket?
Is the Waitrose’s East Cowes energy centre the new blueprint for green retail?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill big brand advertising really click on Facebook?
Ahead of its IPO, Facebook is wooing brands in a bid to boost its revenues. But will users like marketing clogging up newsfeeds?
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Analysis & FeaturesSorry Mary, but the economy needs less red tape, not more
The government has made it clear that economic growth is more important than the Queen of Shops’ war on out-of-town shopping.
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InterviewsThe £14bn breakfast club
So PepsiCo is turning its back on the health agenda, is it? Hardly, says David Murray, general manager of Quaker and Tropicana. Indeed, health is key to its plans.
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Analysis & FeaturesRain piles pressure on crisp bread prices
Crisp bread makers are feeling the crunch from an acute shortage of rye…
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Analysis & FeaturesSo where was Walker when DBC skidded out of control?
Last month Malcolm Walker was the toast of the town. He had deftly pulled off a £1.45bn MBO of Iceland, backed to the tune of £860m by a bank consortium.
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Analysis & FeaturesTime to secure vanilla supply, buyers warned
When it comes to commodity prices, it doesn’t usually get much flatter than vanilla. But change is in the air.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs there a thirst to fight minimum pricing?
Some retailers and brewers may have decided to work with the government but the industry may still mount a legal challenge.
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InterviewsWhy Peter Marks is in a perpetual hurry
The modernisation of the Co-operative Group has been a painful process but CEO Peter Marks remains confident he is forging a business fit for the future.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco and Asda lead way in keeping lid on inflation
The supermarkets kept a tight lid on inflation last month despite growing concerns about drought and rising oil prices.
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 50 Independents: In the driving seat
As the Top 50 independents mark a solid year, MBOs are increasingly in vogue, with Iceland’s Malcolm Walker setting the pace as he looks to take control.
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InterviewsPies, passion & poaching
When Brian Stein left Northern Foods for Samworth Brothers in 1995, his then boss told him he was making a big mistake.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill coffee roasters switch to Arabica as prices fall?
It is the best of times and the worst of times for coffee buyers. Arabica coffee prices have plummeted since the start of the year, but Robusta prices have increased.
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Analysis & FeaturesSoaring costs create crushing climate for milk processors
It’s no secret that life in UK liquid milk is tough. Rising input costs, fierce competition for supply and supermarket price wars have put processor margins under continuing strain.
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Analysis & FeaturesThey're stars in our eyes!
Here at The Grocer, we’re pretty passionate about food and drink. Just how passionate was made clear when the team…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Asda's latest chilled fish concept right second time?
With sales on Asda fish counters down by 3.5% by value [Kantar Worldpanel 52 w/e 19 February 2012]…
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Analysis & FeaturesBrasher too slow to keep the home fires burning
A man of huge retail talent, ousted Tesco UK CEO Richard Brasher failed to ignite his newly devolved republic and paid the price.
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Analysis & FeaturesDo Brits really care about buying British?
Our exclusive research reveals which brands consumers think are the biggest names in UK fmcg, and what they have voted Britain’s most iconic food and drink.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Planet-sized stores led to stormy days for Carrefour
If you think Tesco’s in trouble, take a look at Carrefour. As profits keep plummeting, another radical strategy rethink is on the cards.