All Seasonal articles – Page 27
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Range Preview
Range preview: Morrisons Easter 2021
Morrisons is going glam this Easter. There’s gold lustre and hand-finished sprinkles aplenty, even when it comes to the free-from vegan range. Here’s what’s coming to stores
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News
Asda sales up 6.9% over Christmas in last Walmart era results
CEO Roger Burnley cites ‘strong growth’ in online as the standout factor
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News
Aldi launches flat-bottomed Easter Egg in plastic reduction push
The design does away with the need for a concave plastic insert to support the egg
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Analysis & Features
Ten vegan chocolate eggs launching for Easter 2021
As Easter approaches, we take a look at the new dairy-free eggs on offer
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Analysis & Features
Five healthier products launching for Pancake Day 2021
These new launches include vegan, sustainably-sourced and protein-packed options for a more virtuous Shrove Tuesday
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News
M&S hosts virtual Valentine’s food and drink event
Sparks Live attendees will get tips for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home from Fred Sirieix
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Promotional Features
Grocers, fall in love with the planet this Valentine’s Day
With food waste at epic proportions in the UK, it’s time for businesses to take a bolder and more efficient approach to waste, urges Too Good To Go
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News
Red meat benefits from turkey sales drop to enjoy ‘best Christmas on record’
Year-on-year beef roasting joint sales jumped by 18% over Christmas, AHDB said
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Range Preview
Range preview: Waitrose Easter 2021
Amid the uncertainty of Easter this year, Waitrose has launched a range of new goodies it hopes will delight shoppers even it’s a quieter affair than they had hoped for
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Analysis & Features
16 at home meal kits launching this Valentine’s Day
These restaurants and retailers are helping create a romantic dining experience at home with their own meal kits for two
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News
Aldi drops vegan Valentine’s Day deal prices to match Morrisons
Aldi dropped the price of two of the plant-based menu items
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Morrisons undercuts Aldi with cheaper vegan Valentine’s Day dine-in deal
Morrisons’ deal will cost £15 and include a starter, main, two sides, dessert and a bottle of fizz for two
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News
Central England Co-op reports 9.2% growth in festive sales
New Year’s Eve saw the biggest jump with an 11% sales hike
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Category Report
Bunny 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 Preview
Valentine’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 & Features
Christmas trading: how do all the supermarket performances measure up?
Unpicking the results of a festive grocery battle like none before
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News
Midcounties 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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News
City 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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News
Booths 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 & Opinion
Why 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