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Grocer 33: Friendly staff make Asda a service star
Availability was strong among all retailers this week, but Asda’s Hulme branch pipped its rivals to top spot thanks to its helpful staff and well-presented store.
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The Grocer 33 2009: Asda still cheapest, but Morrisons wins on service and stock
Asda has declared itself “Britain’s biggest poundshop” after notching up a 12th successive year as the cheapest supermarket in the Grocer 33 survey.
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The Grocer 33 Review 2009: Trolley wars
Over 52 weeks, the major supermarket chains have battled to offer the cheapest prices, the best availability and the most outstanding service. In our annual review of the Grocer 33, Nick Hughes, Jo Grew and James Ball ask those at the sharp end to reveal the secrets of their winning ...
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Retail Prices: When the going gets tough, the tough promote harder
Supermarkets are back on the booze - promotions, that is. And they're promoting ever harder, with 10.3% more offers than last month. James Ball reports
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Grocer 33: Top spot for immaculate Morrisons
Morrisons' branch in Livingston clinched our top store award this week thanks to a full basket, a short queue and polite staff.
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South American fall in beef production to keep UK prices high
UK beef prices are set to remain high for the foreseeable future as the double whammy of falling production in South America and tightening European supplies hits home.EU countries have found it harder to source beef from South America this...
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Retail Prices: Fruit and veg basket costs 5.6% less than last month
Shoppers who value their 5-a-day are smiling this month. First there was the £1 pineapple. Then the news that prices are falling overall. Richard Ford reports
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury's celebrates 140th in style
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but a short queue and friendly staff helped Sainsbury's in Alnwick scoop the top store award - fittingly on the very day it kicked off its 140th birthday celebrations.
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Retail Prices: Promotions near plateau as branded activity stalls
A sharp increase in own-label deals has led to another uplift in total promotional activity, but growth has slowed dramatically. James Ball reports
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Rice commodity cost falls 40%, but retail price lags far behind
Commodity costs have fallen sharply, but retail prices are following only sluggishly - and nowhere more so than on the humble staple rice.
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Grocer 33: Great service at Waitrose wins top spot
Customer service and availability were a mixed bag this week, but Waitrose in Chesham gave itself the winning edge with a "lovely and clean store that was a pleasure to shop in". Staff went out of their way to be helpful, escorting our...
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Commodities: Does vegetable oil price rise herald economic recovery?
Supply shortages are good news for staple vegetable oil crops - but are doing little to boost the fortunes of more expensive ones, reports Mintec's Robert Miles
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury's staff bring in top store title
Two retailers provided a full trolley this week, but Sainsbury's in Burton upon Trent clinched our top store award thanks to its knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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Promotional offers hit record with 32% of consumer spend
Promotions accounted for a bigger share of supermarket sales in April than ever before, according to exclusive data from Nielsen.Almost a third (32%) of sales at the big four came from promotional offers in the four weeks to 18 April,...
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Milk price guarantees spark hopes of stability
Dairy analysts are predicting a period of stability for liquid milk suppliers despite another round of milk price cuts. Over the past week, a number of processors have announced cuts to the milk price they pay farmer suppliers. Robert...
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Promotions battle hots up as deals and savings grow
The number of deals at the big four retailers are up more than 20% year-on year, and brands are leading the way, reports James Ball
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Grocer 33: Availability success for Morrisons
Faultless availability and excellent customer service made Morrisons' store in Auchinlea, Glasgow, the clear winner this week.
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Inflation eases as pressure comes off meat and dairy
Supermarket prices were down 0.6% this month and year-on-year inflation fell sharply though prices continued to rise in many categories. James Ball reports
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Grocer 33: Waitrose staff excel in Edinburgh
It was another week of strong availability across the board, but Waitrose in Edinburgh clinched our top store award thanks to its exceptional customer service.
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Retail Prices: Own label makes return to featured promotional space
Brands are still promoting hard, but now retailers are beginning to push their own-label lines in high-profile promotional spots once more. James Ball reports