All Product prices articles – Page 129
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Grocer 33: All smiles at Asda thanks to aisle staff
It was a close contest between Asda in Eastbourne and Sainsbury's in Fallowfield this week, as both retailers impressed with strong availability and a high standard of customer service.
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Analysis & Features
Promo Dynamic: Cadbury boosts deals 102% as Christmas push kicks off
Cadbury has upped its promotional spend a whopping 102% since last month as the festive push gets well and truly underway. James Ball reports
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UK supermarkets ‘cheapest in western Europe’, says Which?
Accusations of supermarket profiteering have been undermined by a new report claiming the UK’s grocery retailers are cheaper than European rivals.
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Commodity Prices: Slump in dollar to prompt commodity price increase
The weakness of the dollar and the pound could leave UK fmcg manufacturers facing higher costs for materials. Mintec's Andrew Larkham reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Immaculate Waitrose impresses
Waitrose's Cheadle Hulme branch was the only retailer to offer a full basket this week. The shop floor was immaculate and the staff were happy to help our shopper locate several items when he asked for assistance.
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NewsRetail Prices: Retailers revert to type as economy starts to perk up
The recession forced a change in promotional tactics but as the economy starts to recovery, retailers are reverting to their old ways. James Ball reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco scoops top store title at checkout
Competition was fierce this week with four retailers providing strong availability, but Tesco in High Wycombe pipped its rivals to the post thanks to its chatty and efficient checkout assistant.
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Five years until prices return to 2007 levels
Retail food price inflation will continue to fall sharply over the coming months but it could be at least another five years until food is as affordable to consumers as it was in 2007."The era of cheap commodity food is at an end," Siôn...
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Retail Prices: Grocery the only sector to resist deflationary trends
Shoppers are still paying higher prices than last year and no reprieve is in sight thanks to a seasonal shift to fruit and veg imports. James Ball reports
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Brussels to act on price anomalies
The European Commission is to step in to curb supermarket power after alleging shoppers may be paying too much for their food while suppliers receive too little for their produce.
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury’s enhanced by concessions
An impressive range of extra services and a near-full shopping basket won Sainsbury's in Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, the top store award this week.
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NewsCommodities hikes push up cost of breakfast
The cost of breakfast is rising, with prices of key commodities at their highest for decades, the Financial Times has reported.
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Retail Prices: Confectionery deals to fore as Christmas push kicks in
Promotional activity has been dominated by confectionery - not just for Hallowe'en but also because the Christmas push has already begun, says James Ball
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As confidence grows, bogof makes a return
In the past year, supermarkets have ditched bogof and multibuy offers in favour of round pound and money-off deals.
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Grocer 33: Till assistant nudges Asda above Tesco
Two retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Asda's Maryhill branch in Glasgow pipped Tesco to the post thanks to its flawless service.
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Commodities: Price hikes set to push up cost of builders’ tea
Supply issues with tea and sugar have prompted price hikes that are likely to make their way down to consumers, reports Mintec's Liliana Gonzalez
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury’s shines with great service
Sainsbury's in Barnwood, Gloucestershire, netted our top store award this week for its outstanding customer service.
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NewsRetail Prices: Multiples turn promotional firepower back to brands
The big four multiples have talked up their own-label ranges but focused their promotional efforts on the brands. James Ball reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco pips Sainsbury’s to the post
Two retailers boasted strong availability this week, but a super-efficient checkout assistant helped Tesco in Coatbridge pip Sainsbury's in Ipswich to the top store award.
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Retail Prices: Promotions and lower feed costs bring down meat prices
Many of hte most popular cuts of meat are cheaper this year, giving consumers a bargain if they shop the category carefully. Michael Barker reports