All Halloween articles
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Grocer 33Waitrose crowned best supermarket in Harrow mystery shop
This week’s smallest store offered a ‘very enjoyable experience’
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Grocer 33Waitrose South Harrow’s Rob Pender on commuter customers and Halloween sales
‘It’s a very busy, 24-hour operation, and the first store I’ve managed where there is a petrol station, which has added layers of complexity’
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest supermarket for a Halloween party in special Grocer 33 shop
Asda’s £80.79 basket was cheapest for 15 items and exclusively so for 12
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NewsFyffes launches brand activation across entire Morrisons estate
The campaign will span 488 stores across the length and breadth of the UK and will lead with the tagline ‘Eat ‘em, Like ‘em, Love ‘em’
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NewsHeineken seeks to revive Strongbow Dark Fruit with ‘Spine-chilling Refreshment’ campaign
Halloween is the second-biggest trading week for cider during autumn, according to NIQ data
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NewsSoreen adds festive mini loaves for Halloween and Christmas
Soreen has unveiled two limited-edition products ahead of Halloween and Christmas
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Category ReportThe big Halloween weekender: trends for Halloween 2025
With Halloween 2025 falling on a Friday, retailers are gearing up for major sales of party lines. Which ones are likely to be the biggest hits?
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Promotional FeaturesSeamless service: the secret to seasonal success
Seasonal events serve as big opportunities for retailers to win new customers. But they need to get it right. So how can on-demand platforms help them ensure success?
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Grocer 33Tesco deals help it come in cheapest on Halloween shop
Tesco was carrying 15 deals, all of which were limited to shoppers with a Clubcard
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KVI TrackerPumpkins cheaper for Halloween, despite challenging growing season
According to The Grocer’s analysis of Assosia data, 10 out of 23 pumpkin lines at the major mults have declined in price in the past year
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KVI TrackerHalloween and Christmas treats to be pricier as cocoa and sugar stay at record highs
Sky-high commodity prices seen in recent months are yet to fully reach shoppers, experts warn
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Comment & OpinionHeinz’s ‘racist’ ad controversy raises questions about the creative process
Fmcg giant Heinz has come under fire for perpetuating “racist” stereotypes and imagery in two of its ad campaigns
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NewsRobinsons launches duo of Wicked-inspired squash drinks
The Britvic-owned brand has also rolled out an on-pack promotion, offering shoppers the chance to win a trip to New York
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in stores for Halloween 2024
Storm clouds are brewing and Halloween is fast approaching. Check out the limited-edition treats tempting shoppers this spooky season
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Category ReportHalloween trends 2024: How retailers can strike sales gold
Halloween is increasingly proving a goldmine – but can sales continue to grow? And what tactics are the retailers using?
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Comment & OpinionThe surprising truth about Halloween 2023 and HFSS
The impressive performance of sweets was driven by efficient promotions, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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Category ReportHow Mexican is getting a new lease of life
The hype around the day of the dead holiday highlights a growing interest in more authentic Mexican cuisine and culture
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Comment & OpinionThe real horror behind climate change and pumpkin waste
The weather of the past year has shown us the true extent of the climate crisis is not a distant nightmare but very much our reality
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s takes win with superb standards & service
Store standards and service were particularly strong in this branch
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Range PreviewHallowieners and ghost crumpets: what’s new for Halloween 2023?
Colin the Caterpillar goes sour and bakery gets a pumpkin makeover: see the new food & drink for Halloween 2023