All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 18
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Grocer 33Asda wins despite taking biggest hit on inflation again
Asda’s total was 7.5% more expensive year on year, the highest of any of the retailers
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Grocer 33Food price inflation hits across the board in first Grocer 33 of 2022
Winner Asda was exclusively cheapest on kiwifruit and 12 other lines
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NewsNisa boss Ken Towle appointed Asda retail director
The move comes as chief merchandising officer Derek Lawlor confirmed he is leaving the business after six years
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NewsNisa switches to free range across all eggs
Nisa said it would be investing in margin for retailers on eggs
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Grocer 33Lidl dominates with 9% winning margin on nearest supermarket rival
At £38.24, Lidl came in £3.85 cheaper than runner-up Asda
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Analysis & FeaturesTobacco 2021: sales of cigarettes rise for first time in seven years
The collapse of illicit trade caused by lockdowns has led to the boost in tobacco sales
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Analysis & FeaturesTobacco – vaping 2021: more quitters bolster vape & NRT sales
It seems there is some truth to the idea that the pandemic has proved a catalyst for more people to quit smoking
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NewsWholesalers urging access to Covid relief funds
Fears are growing over the potentially devastating impact of the Omicron variant on the hospitality sector and businesses that supply it
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NewsRoad Haulage Association CEO Richard Burnett to step down
Burnett has held the position of CEO since September 2014
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NewsWH Smith opens store with Well Pharmacy at Euston station
WH Smith opened its first store with a Well Pharmacy at Gatwick airport in April 2019 and added a second at Heathrow last August
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NewsJJ Foodservice introduces profit-sharing scheme for employees
The profit-sharing scheme will run in the next financial year starting from April 2022.
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Grocer 33Asda has cheapest Christmas dinner (unless you have a Tesco Clubcard)
Our Christmas basket was £105 at Asda, £4.90 cheaper than Sainsbury’s
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy McColl’s is banking on its Morrisons Daily strategy
It’s had a tough year, but CEO Jonathan Miller remains confident
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Grocer 33Asda dominates as inflation bites across baskets
Asda was exclusively cheapest on 17 lines including Président brie
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NewsBestway marketing head Tim Fairs leaves business after less than four months
Fairs joined Bestway in mid-August with responsibility to support growth and innovation across its retail arm
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NewsCo-op swaps Christmas ad to highlight food waste and redistribution
Tonight the convenience retailer will run a one-off live advert during Coronation Street on ITV
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Grocer 33Asda back on top despite highest level of inflation
Asda took the win despite the cost of our shopping list soaring by 4.8% compared with this time last year
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Grocer 33Aldi is cheapest despite inflation and Asda can only manage fourth
The return of guest retailer Aldi was always likely to end Asda’s seven-week Grocer 33 pricing winning streak
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons must ensure McColl’s availability woes are a blip if it is to succeed as a supplier
Morrisons is clearly looking to court more independent retailers to switch to its wholesale supply arm
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NewsMark McGuinness promoted to JTI UK marketing director position
Stéphane Berset is leaving the UK business to become general manager of JTI’s Czech, Hungary and Slovakia operations