All Retail Insight articles – Page 15
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NewsGrocery delivery growing in importance for every meal of the day, says HIM
Grocery delivery has increased its share of meals consumed across all dayparts, according to the latest Channel Pulse findings from HIM and MCA Insight.
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NewsProduct quality fastest-growing shopper need
Product quality, particularly for fresh food, has grown in importance for consumers during the lockdown period, according to HIM & MCA Insight’s Channel Pulse findings.
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NewsACS helps launch new Convenience Retailing diploma
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has partnered with the University of Surrey’s Department of Marketing and Retail Management to offer the first ever diploma in Convenience Retailing.
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NewsUS cigarette sales slump as vaping hits new heights
Sales of cigarettes in the US have nosedived as smokers continue to switch to vaping in their droves, new data has revealed.
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NewsFour in 10 shoppers expect emptier c-store shelves after Brexit
More than 40% of UK consumers think convenience stores will have emptier shelves after Brexit, but 74% expect no reduction in choice and availability of grocery in online channels, according to new HIM research.
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NewsInflation creeps up due to rising price of food, alcohol and tobacco
The rising cost of food, alcohol and tobacco contributed to a small growth in the rate of inflation between January and February 2019, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal.
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NewsACS urges greater protection for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on the government to introduce new protections for shop workers in the UK.
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NewsFrozen food category in consistent sales growth
Frozen food sales are continuing to storm ahead, with the category now worth more than £6.2bn and up 4.8% year on year.
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NewsPositive in-store experience becoming more valuable
Creating a positive in-store experience for shoppers is becoming a vital factor in securing customer loyalty and spend in the convenience sector, according to HIM Research and Consulting
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NewsFirst food waste supermarket launches in Leeds
A new “food waste supermarket,” thought to be the first of its kind in Britain, has opened its doors in Leeds.
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NewsPrice cut promotions beat multi-buys, study reveals
Retail promotions should focus on price cuts, rather than multi-buys, new research from IRI has concluded.
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NewsSpend through bargain stores grows by 17% to hit £5bn
Spend through bargain stores soared by 17% to £5bn in the past year as stores expanded into new categories including fruit and vegetables and packaged groceries, new Nielsen retail performance data reveals.
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NewsAldi boosts fruit and veg sales by 19% this summer
Aldi has announced that sales of fresh fruit and vegetables at its stores across the UK were up by 19% year-on-year for the months May to July.
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NewsRetailers must step up drive for fair food, say consumers
Retailers, food businesses and the government must do more to contribute to fairer food production a new consumer survey has revealed.
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NewsPlastic bag usage falls 80% following charge
Plastic bag usage in England has plummeted since the new 5p charge came into force last autumn, new figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reveal.
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NewsGet set for the Olympic Big Night In opportunity
With less than a week until the starting gun is fired on the 2016 Rio Olympics, retailers are being presented with what promises to be another stellar sales opportunity.
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches customer service drive
The Midcounties Co-operative has launched a new ‘Customer First’ programme as it endeavours to maintain customer satisfaction in its food stores.
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NewsChilled wraps recalled over health and safety fears
Sandwich and wrap supplier Lythan Foods has been forced to recall a variety of its chilled wraps over health and safety fears.
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NewsStores urged to cash in on summer cigar sales rise
Retailers are being urged to ready themselves for a potential spike in cigar sales this summer as the warm summer continues and the impact of the new European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) and standardised packaging hits.
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NewsFood prices fall at fastest rate for over a year
Shop prices continued their downward climb in June with further deflation of 2%, with food prices falling by 0.8% compared to a 0.3% decline in May, according to the latest BRC - Nielsen shop index.