more supermarket news & analysis – Page 660
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Consumers don't trust supermarkets on GM food, poll finds
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly three quarters of consumers do not trust supermarkets to tell the truth about the use of technology to genetically modify food.
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Waitrose bans suppliers from using neonicotinoid pesticides
Waitrose is banning suppliers from using three neonicotinoid pesticides over concerns of their effect on bees, butterflies and other crop pollinators.
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Asda enjoys sales bounce after billboard campaign
Outdoor billboard advertising has increased customers’ intention to buy a line of Asda products by 31%, a study has shown.
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Marks & Spencer food sales jump but clothing struggles
M&S has reported a 4% jump in like-for-like food sales in the fourth quarter, but its clothing business continued to struggle.
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Sainsbury's hooks river cobbler for certified fish line
Sainsbury’s is claiming an industry first by introducing farmed fish that has been certified by the newly formed Aquaculture Stewardship Council.
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Brazilian beef giant distances itself from Asda corned beef recall
South American beef giant JBS has clarified it is not involved in the bute-related recall of Asda corned beef.
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Horsemeat: Bute found in Asda Smart Price corned beef tins
Asda has recalled all date codes of its 340g Smart Price tins of corned beef, after some of the products tested positive for the veterinary drug phenylbutazone.
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Tesco faces £1bn write-down on US Fresh & Easy business
Tesco may chalk up a £1bn write-down as it considers quitting its loss-making Fresh & Easy venture in the US, according to reports.
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Sainsbury's launches world street food range
Sainsbury’s is launching a new on-the-go food range inspired by street food from around the world.
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Tesco-listed Little Big Shot takes aim at export markets
A natural energy drink brand that recently rolled out to more than 800 Tescos has revealed ambitious export plans…
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Supermarkets look to c-stores to grow music & video sales
Supermarket chains are increasing the number of stores offering music, video and games…
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Co-op Group cuts weight of wine bottles
The Co-operative Group has reduced the weight of its own-label wine bottles…
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Analysis & Features
Counter 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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Walkers asks Tesco shoppers to do it a British flavour
Walkers crisps has this week resurrected its hugely successful Do Us A Flavour promotion – as a Tesco exclusive…
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Morrisons takes on Tesco over Price Promise advertising
Morrisons has questioned Tesco over the accuracy of its latest Price Promise advertising ahead of a possible complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Analysis & Features
Easter 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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Supermarket fuel sales start to run low despite forecourt push
After years of strong growth, supermarket fuel sales hit a roadblock in 2012…
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Big Interviews
Lord Sainsbury and an earlier age of austerity
Hard times are nothing new as Lord Sainsbury attests in this exclusive extract from The Branded Gentry…
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Easter egg sell-out prompts supermarket apologies
Supermarkets have apologised to shoppers after many stores sold out of chocolate eggs two days before Easter…