optimism1759
- May 31
- 2 min
When Basics is too low rent...
Sainsbury's announce they are pooling their value brands into one new label "Stamford Street". I find this a little bit in the vein of "I...
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optimism1759
- May 29
- 4 min
Where's me biscuits gone?
A question I am constantly asked is "why has X product been discontinued?". This post looks at the range review process, when and how it...
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optimism1759
- May 4
- 4 min
Why do I have to scan a receipt to leave my supermarket?
Several supermarkets are currently trialling barriers at the exit from the self-scan tills, where you must scan a receipt to leave the...
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optimism1759
- May 3
- 6 min
It's September why's the Christmas stuff on show?
Frustrating though it is to see Christmas lines on sale in late August and early September, there are good reasons why this is. Here is a...
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optimism1759
- Apr 25
- 8 min
I want a career in a supermarket... said nobody ever
Retail is one of the most challenging environments to work in. It is a thankless task where the work is never done and colleagues are...
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optimism1759
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Dishwasher tablets
The way dishwasher tablets are sold is one of the most confusing areas of the store. Value impacts: Price inflation, Shrinkflation, Range...
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optimism1759
- Apr 16
- 5 min
How do Loyalty programmes work?
Did you ever wondered how loyalty cards work? What are the benefits for the customer and the supermarket? Loyalty cards are a great way...
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optimism1759
- Apr 16
- 1 min
Nectar Prices are coming to all Nectar card shoppers
Find out a summary of changes below, but for the full details of how these schemes operate go to Nectar Starting in April 2023,...
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optimism1759
- Apr 16
- 1 min
Where did my promotions go and what is HFSS?
Since October 2022, certain products which are High in Salt, Sugar and Fat (HFSS) are no longer allowed to be prominently promoted....
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optimism1759
- Apr 15
- 4 min
How supermarkets entice you to spend
Hi there, this is a look at the ways supermarkets tempt you in to their stores or online and what they hope to achieve through marketing....
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optimism1759
- Apr 14
- 5 min
How fresh is your bread?
Ever wonder how small stores can offer fresh baked bread throughout the day? Running an instore bakery is expensive with high energy...
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optimism1759
- Apr 13
- 3 min
Why do supermarkets store unopened boxes above the shelves?
If you go into any main supermarket these days you will see unopened cases on show above the display shelves on its own dedicated...
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