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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

Further, the new store provided Coles with a platform to innovate, a key focus for the supermarket giant. Coles is using the store revamp to trial key concepts that it identifies as being important to the customer, including an elevated “fresh and healthy” offering, as well as greater “convenience” and “valueofferings. “In

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Aldi named cheapest supermarket of the year amid ‘significant’ price rises

365 Retail

Aldi has narrowly beaten its rival Lidl to be named the cheapest supermarket of the year, as grocery prices rose by up to 9% over the past 12 months, according to an annual survey. Lidl, which was the cheapest supermarket in 2020, offered the best deal for shoppers in December, at £23.29 at both discounters. at both discounters.

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Less is more: How Metcash’s Supa Valu is doing things differently

Inside Retail

In certain instances, they are even moving to value-focused supermarkets for their daily shop. Metcash’s IGA-adjacent value supermarket Supa Valu, which launched almost a year ago , has seen an increase in foot traffic in recent months as customers continue to look around for the best value.

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April Fools’ Day: worth the effort, or a waste of time?

Inside Retail

Simple message, an unthinkable new product, makes consumers stop and think and hopefully have a chuckle – something we all need at the moment. If the April Fools’ idea is too far-fetched, random, or not aligned to what is well-known as the brand values, offering, and reputation, then it will miss the mark.

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The Value Shopper – How to understand shoppers in an economic downturn

Mike Anthony

Around the world, inflation is rising, putting pressure on the economy, and on consumer and shoppers. As I speak to business leaders of consumer goods companies and retailers alike, it is clear that the challenge of winning with shoppers during this economic uncertainty is now top of mind. Now how about that for a value offer!

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Has John Lewis Partnership finally turned a corner with its ‘refreshed’ turnaround plan?

Retail Gazette

Stores Waitrose is set to open its first supermarket in almost 10 years as the upmarket grocer embarks on an expansion of its store network. Waitrose is also looking to refurbish 80 of its existing supermarkets as part of a near £1bn investment into “renewing and refreshing our shops for our customers”, says Bailey.

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