All Product prices articles – Page 102
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Analysis & FeaturesAlmond prices rise thanks to smaller crop yields
Almond prices are rising as crops in key growing areas fall short of forecasts…
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NewsBRC drops call for business rates freeze in favour of cap
The British Retail Consortium has explained its decision to end calls for a freeze on business rates.
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NewsFood sales lead the way in July as retail picks up
Food volume sales rose by 2.1% year on year in July – the biggest increase since April 2011, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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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 & 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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NewsFood and drink sales enjoy a sporty summer boost
Food and drink achieved its best July sales performance for five years, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium’s retail sales monitor.
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Comment & OpinionThe promotional party - is it over, asks Shore Capital
The UK grocery market, after having a drink with promotions, has arguably embarked on a sustained binge…
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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 & 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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NewsJuly heat boosts supermarkets 'more than the Olympics'
July’s hot weather provided a bigger boost to supermarket sales than 2012’s Olympics, new figures have suggested.
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NewsCo-op, Waitrose and Aldi commit to clearer food price labels
Supermarket prices could become a little easier to understand after The Co-operative Group, Waitrose and Aldi signed up to a campaign for simpler and more consistent pricing.
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NewsShop prices fall as food inflation slows
Food price inflation slowed down in July, hitting its lowest rate since summer 2010, new figures have shown.
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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 & 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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NewsHousehold income remains flat, Asda report finds
Household income has remained broadly flat compared with the same period last year, according to research commissioned by Asda.
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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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NewsMinimum alcohol price evidence 'shot down in flames'
The evidence base for the government’s alcohol minimum unit pricing plans was “shot down in flames” this week…
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Comment & OpinionThe sobering truth about alcohol sales in 2013
With alcohol sales still falling, and no major set piece events to stimulate demand, brands and retailers must work harder…
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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…