All Supermarkets articles – Page 115
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Analysis and Features
Which supermarket won Christmas on social media?
The mults pulled out all the stops to deliver the best Christmas ad this year. But festive marketing success isn’t all about the small screen. So how did the major supermarkets compare when it came to successfully engaging customers on social media this Christmas?
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Comment and Opinion
Why aggregators are the future of retail media
Consolidated retail media platforms are key to an efficient and cohesive strategy, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment and Opinion
Waitrose and Mindful Chef could finally unite supermarkets with the recipe kit model
Unlike previous attempts, this partnership won’t mess with the fundamentals of the meal kit model
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Comment and Opinion
How retailers and suppliers can lock in loyalty in the era of inflation
The multiple pressures on disposable incomes could see shoppers behaving even more differently, says John Nevens of Bridgethorne
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News
Nisa 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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News
Co-op’s Steve Murrells and ex-Asda boss Roger Burnley made CBEs in New Year’s Honours List
Murrells said the award recognised the social impact that a “strong and vibrant” Co-op can make and thanked the “tireless support” of staff
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News
Supermarkets enjoy bumper Christmas despite Omicron fears
Grocery sales hit £11.7bn in December as shoppers splashed out on luxury items to celebrate Christmas. Plus, Andy Bond stands down as Pepco CEO.
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News
Iceland MD calls for Covid isolation period to be cut to tackle soaring absence rates
Iceland absences have risen more than 70% in a week, from 1,000 to over 1,700, MD Richard Walker said
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News
Food inflation spikes in December with price rises set to pick up speed in 2022
Food inflation hit its highest level since March 2019 in December, with fresh food seeing the largest rate of inflation in almost a decade.
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Analysis and Features
What’s coming up for grocery in 2022?
We may be waving goodbye to a turbulent and eventful 2021, but some of its most disruptive forces will be here to stay. Here are 2022’s biggest events to keep your eye on.
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Analysis and Features
16 of the biggest moments in grocery in 2021
Serial shortages, Amazon’s arrival and Aldi’s efforts to #FreeCuthbert – 2021 was never dull.
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Comment and Opinion
M&S’s CEO role could soon be up for grabs - but who would be the lucky successor?
The biggest question is not when Rowe will step down but who is most likely to fill his shoes
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News
Aldi ramps up M&S trolling after latest legal action over ‘copying’ allegations
The discounter has erected a ‘Kiss and make up?’ sign outside an M&S Foodhall
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News
Iceland cuts veg to 1p in online Christmas push
Iceland is selling 40 varieties of fresh and frozen veg for 1p a pack in online orders until midnight tonight
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Comment and Opinion
Christmas supply has been saved, but without support many businesses won’t be so lucky
Despite warnings to the contrary over the past couple of months, it looks like we won’t run out of food in the supermarkets this Christmas after all. Food (and turkeys in particular) may well be significantly more expensive than last Christmas, while there is also less choice, as The Grocer ...
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Comment and Opinion
2021 in cartoons: The Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at The Grocer
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Lidl 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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News
Christmas ranges smaller and fewer discounts for second year running as supermarkets trim their sails
Research by The Grocer using Assosia data shows that since Christmas 2019 Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose have collectively cut over 8,500 products
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News
Asda to offer rapid grocery delivery with Just Eat
A range of up to 1,000 lines will be available from Asda stores via Just Eat from January
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Morrisons’ Christmas preparedness earns it Grocer 33 win
Morrisons in Chesterfield felt clean and safe, with excellent availability