All Product prices articles – Page 97
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NewsAsda’s Andy Clarke vows to battle food price rises
British supermarkets must avoid any substantial increase in food prices over the next few years, according to Andy Clarke, president and CEO of Asda.
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Comment and OpinionCollaboration is key to cutting supply chain carbon
The era of cheap food is coming to an end, according to Tesco boss Philip Clarke…
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda and Sainsbury's take lead in August price inflation fight
After spiking in June, price inflation at the top five supermarkets is tapering off…
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Analysis and FeaturesPotato prices drop at last as hot July weather boosts crop
The wholesale price of potatoes in the UK has fallen 38% since June, after favourable weather in July boosted supply…
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NewsFmcg sales slow across Europe in second quarter
Fmcg sales growth across Europe slowed in the second quarter of 2013, but a real-term drop in sales volumes is being masked by overall price inflation.
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NewsFood sales edge up in August but miss the Olympic effect
Food sales in August missed out on a certain Olympic bounce this year – but still managed to climb 1.4% on a like-for-like basis, new figures have suggested.
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Comment and OpinionAn uplifting harvest
How different this green and pleasant land is in 2013 compared with last year, with its perpetual deluges…
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Analysis and FeaturesSunflower oil price falls set to trigger 'domino effect'
Sunflower oil commodity prices have fallen by a quarter in the past year – and UK shoppers are finally beginning to see the benefit…
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Analysis and FeaturesHas Strawberrygate hulled the lengthy promos of old?
As Daphne Smallman, 76, discovered while shopping at Tesco in June 2011, some pleasures aren’t as simple as they first app…
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NewsBaking a Mary Berry sponge will cost an extra 27p this season
The return of The Great British Bake Off this week brings with it at least two certainties…
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News‘Feel-good’ summer can’t mask squeeze in income, Asda reports
Household disposable income remains stable but has decreased compared with the same period last year, research commissioned by Asda has found.
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Comment and OpinionWe need clearer unit pricing for food
With incomes squeezed and food prices continuing to rise, many people are shopping around for the best prices…
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Analysis and FeaturesBack to school displays keep promotional volumes level
In July the leading supermarkets switched a lot of their featured space to back-to-school displays…
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Analysis and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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…