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Grocer 33: Tesco service makes up for out-of-stocks
Although it did not have the best availability, Tesco in Craigmarloch, Lanarkshire, offered the best overall customer service. A pleasant assistant made conversation as she helped our shopper to find the right shelf for lasagne verdi...
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NewsGrocer 33: Homepage
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. The charts (left) show the scores from this week's survey. But if you click on the relevant chart you can find out all the details: the ...
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NewsOlive oil prices to soar as Greeks hoard stock
The price of olive oil could soar, importers have warned, because Greek producers are stockpiling their product due to fears about the state of the country's economy.
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Commodities: Britain is open for business – and ready for investment
Foreign investment could give British food and drink producers access to lucrative – and relatively untapped markets. Andrew Larkham reports
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NewsExperts weigh up the options for ban on below-cost booze
A debate on alcohol pricing has revealed differing opinions on the best way to implement a ban on below-cost alcohol sales. Anna-Marie Julyan reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury’s only let down by the aircon
Sainsbury's in Maidenhead won this week with no items out-of-stock. Our shopper asked for help finding two items and both times was accompanied by staff to the shelf and asked if she needed any further help.
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NewsGrocer 33: Helpful staff clinch victory for Morrisons
Knowledgeable staff who went out of their way to help our shopper played a big part in ensuring Morrisons in Llanelli took this week's title.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda cheapest with soups and sauces
Asda claimed first place this week, offering 12 items on promotion and six cheapest items, including McCain's fries (£1.92), New Covent Garden carrot and coriander soup (£1.50) and Sharwood's black bean sauce (£1).
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Retail Prices: June was a splendid month to score with... nappy deals
Promotional activity for the World Cup had little impact on the Grocer Price Index in June with the average price falling by only 0.3%, says Michelle Perrett
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NewsGrocer 33: Cottage cheese puts Asda back on top
Asda is back on top this week with nine cheapest items including the cottage cheese (£1), Parma ham (£1.18) and king prawns (£1.67).
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NewsGrocer 33: Bright, clean store offers great service
Four stores had no out-of-stocks this week and none of our shoppers had a disappointing experience. But Sainsbury's Murrayfield store in Edinburgh just edged it thanks to its great customer service, spotlessly clean store and full basket.
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Retail Prices: Salad days have arrived but outlook less rosy for apples
When it comes to pricing fluctuations in the fruit and veg aisle, the outlook is as mixed as English summer weather, reports Richard Ford
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda staff help speed up the shop
Asda in Gosforth was the only supermarket to have no out-of-stocks this week. Our shopper found it hard to find all the items due to some unclear signage, but staff were very helpful, which sped up the shopping time.
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco pips Asda by less than a pound
Tesco pipped Asda to the post this week by just 98p and claimed its first victory in the new Grocer 33 year.
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Deals on frozen food hitting market share
There were 1,000 more promotions on frozen food in the year to May than last year across the big four retailers.Cut-price offers by retailers and manufacturers increased frozen food promotions to 6,707 [Assosia 52w/e 10 May]. A third of...
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Commodities: Global squeeze will push up prices of canned tomatoes
After last season’s glut in tomato supply, growers have scaled back plantings dramatically – so consumers face higher prices, says Mintec’s Robert Miles
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Beef farmers need better price to survive says NFU
Processors and retailers must work more effectively with producers to safeguard future domestic beef supply, the NFU has warned.While supermarkets are selling beef at an average of £5.62 per kg, the farmgate beef price has fallen 20p per...
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda comes up trumps in Manchester
Three stores had no items out-of-stock this week, but the winneris Asda in Wythenshawe, Manchester, which pipped its rivals to the post thanks to impressive levels of customer service.
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NewsGrocer 33: Carrots and cabbage keep Asda cheapest
Asda claimed another victory this week, with a £45.23 basket.
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NewsAsda hits 13th year as cheapest supermarket
Asda is the UK's cheapest supermarket for the 13th year in a row.