All Seasonal articles – Page 25
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Category ReportBunny spoiler: Easter category report 2021
The Easter bunny was left disappointed last Easter, as egg sales tumbled by £36m. With Easter again in doubt due to Covid, what’s in store?
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Range PreviewValentine’s Day 2021: what are in the dine in for two deals at the supermarkets?
With the nation’s lovebirds locked out of restaurants, the grocers are set to make a killing this Valentine’s Day. Here’s what they’ll have in store
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas trading: how do all the supermarket performances measure up?
Unpicking the results of a festive grocery battle like none before
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NewsMidcounties Co-op reports spike in Christmas sales as it boosts local sourcing
The sales of the retailer’s enhanced seasonal range rose by 60% on a like-for-like basis
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NewsCity Snapshot: Tesco posts Christmas sales growth of 8.1% as Covid costs mount
Tesco has reported a “strong” sales performance in its third quarter and Christmas period, although new coronavirus restrictions have added a further £85m to existing Covid costs. Plus, trading updates from ABF, Bakkavor, Hilton Food Group, Finsbury Food Group and Science in Sport
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NewsBooths reports strong Christmas with like-for-like sales up 12%
There were strong sales of smaller turkey lines, up 23%, while turkey crown sales rose 38%
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Comment and OpinionWhy Morrisons, Iceland and Lidl led the way in a Christmas like no other
Canny festive ranges, online capabilities and tactical couponing determined the winners this year, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsTesco named top big four player as grocers toast profitable Christmas
The grocery industry enjoyed a bumper Christmas despite shoppers paring back festive plans as coronavirus restrictions were tightened
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NewsCovid-19 Christmas led to major sales bounce, turkey suppliers say
Paul Kelly, who supplies independent retailers, said people ‘traded down’ into smaller turkeys
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NewsCity Snapshot: Covid restrictions hit Christmas trading at M&S
Marks & Spencer has reported an 8.4% drop in third quarter sales, with food growth of 2.2% not enough to compensate for a plunge in general merchandise sales.
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Comment and OpinionWhy did Aldi struggle this Christmas?
It’s already clear from the Kantar numbers, out this week, who the biggest ‘loser’ was this Christmas
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NewsFood and drink industry more than doubles donations to FareShare over Christmas
Between 14 December and 3 January, the charity said it had seen a 125% increase in food volumes
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sainsbury’s raises profits guidance after festive growth of 9.3%
Sainsbury’s has posted Christmas like-for-like sales growth of 9.3% after releasing its festive trading update early due to it raising its profits guidance.
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NewsMorrisons' Christmas sales surge 9.3%
Morrisons has reported a 9.3% growth in group like for like ex-fuel sales over the festive period as rising sales have mitigated the extra costs from the coronavirus tiering rules
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NewsAldi reports record Christmas as Covid restrictions drive demand for booze and premium ranges
The discounter has reported a 10.6% year-on-year rise in sales in the four weeks to 24 December
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Analysis and FeaturesFour festive drinks trends for Christmas 2020
From decadence to detoxing, we explore drinks trends on both ends of the spectrum as 2020 draws to a close
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NewsBorder reopening ‘too late’ to stop food shortages
The FDF said there would be ‘significant disruption’ on the shelf starting next week
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NewsTesco looks to head off panic buying as it extends product restrictions
Tesco brought back a raft of restrictions in September and yesterday announced the list of products had been expanded
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News24 hours to prevent food shortages, warn supermarket leaders
Ministers have been told empty lorries stuck in the UK would mean products such as fresh fuit and salad vegetables would soon begin to disappear from shelves
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NewsM&S launches instant payments to reduce Christmas queues
Pay With Me allows M&S colleagues to choose customers waiting in line to instantly process their transactions via a handheld device