James Halliwell
The Grocer
United Kingdom
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How are modern convenience store independents staying afloat?
Meet the independents who have learned how to survive fierce competition from the mults and the discounters → Read More
Grocery franchises & fascias: what do they have to offer and how much do they cost?
We asked 14 of the leading fascias what they had to offer to retailers → Read More
Stick or twist: should independent retailers be rethinking their symbol group?
Stick or twist: should independent retailers be rethinking their symbol group? 25 Jan 2019 | By James Halliwell Symbol groups are having to fight harder than ever to keep independent retailers loyal Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Has Amazon disrupted advertising too?
Has Amazon disrupted advertising too? 14 Dec 2018 | By James Halliwell How the digital retailer is standing out in an advertising landscape that still relies on TV Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Walkies 2.0: petcare technology category report 2018
Walkies 2.0: petcare technology category report 2018 19 Oct 2018 | By James Halliwell A new raft of technology is fast changing the definition of a dog’s (and cat’s) life Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Can supermarket packaging be stylish, safe and sustainable?
Packaging has always had two main functions. The first is pretty prosaic: to protect the product. The second is pretty fascinating: to make it so attractive that it flies off the shelf → Read More
Science against sugar: confectionery category report 2018
Science against sugar: confectionery category report 2018 28 Sep 2018 | By James Halliwell As sugar content comes under the microscope, confectioners are turning to science to find the alternative Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Back to the future: why doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a resurgence
Back to the future: why doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a resurgence 20 Sep 2018 | By James Halliwell After 40 years of decline, doorstep milk delivery is undergoing a remarkable resurgence Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Rise of the coffee connoisseur: Hot Beverages Category Report 2018
Rise of the coffee connoisseur: Hot Beverages Category Report 2018 01 Sep 2018 | By James Halliwell Single-origin, hand-roasted or artisan – coffee shops have taught consumers to be picky about their brews Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Heatwave: growers struggle with the hottest summer since 1976
Heatwave: growers struggle with the hottest summer since 1976 24 Jul 2018 | By James Halliwell The weather has been glorious for retailers, but there is a problem. The sun just won’t seem to stop Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
A dangerous game: sporting sponsorship in 2018
The combination of sport and politics has often proven volatile. And it means sponsoring the World Cup this year is more complex than it has ever been → Read More
Masters of branding: the rise of the masterbrand strategy
Coca Cola and Heinz are among the big names pushing ahead with a strong masterbrand approach. Is this a surefire way to succeed? → Read More
Meal replacements: is this the future of food?
Meal replacements: is this the future of food? 29 Mar 2018 | By James Halliwell A cult movie about ‘plankton’-based wafers provided the name for what many have dubbed the future of food Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Five meal replacement ranges targeting the UK market
Five meal replacement ranges targeting the UK market What began as the pet project of a skint software engineer in the US has snowballed into a new category worth millions. Now meal replacement solutions are arriving in the UK in their droves. Here’s our pick of five meal replacement ranges hoping to crack the UK market: Fit Delis From: £1.40 per serve Launched in January, Fit Delis says its… → Read More
The top 50 independents: How to be king of your own castle
It’s a brutal market out there in which to be an independent. So who would want to do it? What does it take? → Read More
Barry Williams, Poundland MD, on Toblerones and elfs ...
Barry Williams, Poundland MD, on Toblerones and elfs ... 11 Jan 2018 | By James Halliwell Life at Poundland is never dull. In 2016 it was struggling, now sales are soaring Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Barry Williams, Poundland MD: the big interview
Barry Williams, Poundland MD: the big interview 10 Jan 2018 | By James Halliwell Life at Poundland is never dull. In 2016 it was struggling, now sales are soaring Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
Vegan nation: the rise of veganism
Vegan nation: the rise of veganism 01 Nov 2017 | By James Halliwell We all know vegan food is healthy – but now it’s indulgent and fashionable too, and mainstream retail is getting involved Available to members only You must have a valid membership package to read this article. Learn more about our membership packages. → Read More
The Grocer 33: 20 years of keeping supermarkets on their toes
Today it’s known as the most comprehensive survey on price and service in the food and drink industry. Before 1997, it didn’t exist → Read More
Supermarket shop up 47% since 1997... but Stella and bananas are cheaper
The Grocer’s study shows how intense competition has kept a lid on inflation → Read More