Tag: supermarkets

Have we come round to self-service checkouts?

by , Campaigns and Community Producer Consumer Rights 8 October 2012
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Woman pushing a shopping trolley

In the past, self-service checkouts have attracted strong feelings from both the ‘for’ and ‘against’ camps. Two years ago, the majority of you told us you avoided them like the plague, but the tables have started to turn… (more about self-service checkouts...)

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How do you like your eggs?

by , Conversation Editor Consumer Rights 5 October 2012
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Eggs cracked in egg box

Fried, scrambled, poached, boiled? Everyone has their favourite way to eat eggs. As British Egg Week comes to a close, I want to know how you like to cook yours, and what it says about your personality. (more about eggs...)

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How many crisps does a packet make?

by , Conversation Editor Consumer Rights 4 October 2012
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Deep Ridged Walkers crisps

Deep Ridged crisps from Walkers – ‘twice as deep for epic satisfaction’, or as Anne Robinson described them on BBC Watchdog, ‘ridges twice as deep, packets half empty’. Do you get more air than crisps in your bags? (more about crisps...)

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Is bread a cornerstone of your diet?

by , Senior Home Researcher Consumer Rights 3 October 2012
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Bread

Traditional bread making has been enjoying a renaissance over the past few years, with a wave of TV shows and festivals promoting real bread and home baking. Is bread a key part of your diet? (more about bread...)

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Don’t take an extra bite when you’re eating ‘lite’

by , Senior Food Researcher Consumer Rights 20 September 2012
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Low-fat foods

Do you feel less guilty about eating something labelled as ‘low fat’ or ‘light’? Well, if you’re trying to lose weight, swapping to these ‘healthier’ options may not be as helpful as you’d think… (more about low-fat foods...)

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Why I think M&S’s bank account is a let down

by , Money Editor Money 5 September 2012
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M&S sign

Despite high hopes for Marks & Spencer’s entry to the banking arena, I can’t help but feel that the terms of its current account are seriously underwhelming. Are you tempted by the extras offered by M&S's account? (more about M&S bank accounts...)

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Would you buy ‘wonky’ supermarket fruit ‘n’ veg?

by , Garden Researcher Consumer Rights 29 August 2012
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Potato in heart shape

Four big UK supermarkets have pledged to relax rules on misshapen fruit and vegetables, after demands from farmers suffering from bad weather. Should supermarkets stick to stocking ‘wonky’ fruit 'n' veg? (more about wonky veg...)

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Tesco gives green light to traffic light labels – who’s next?

by , Social media manager Consumer Rights 23 August 2012
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Tesco store

Cheers, gasps of delight, and cries of ‘I can’t believe it!’ rung out across Which? HQ yesterday, as Tesco – the biggest supermarket in the UK – announced that it would be adding traffic light labelling to its food. (more about Tesco's labelling...)

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Full marks for cheap school uniforms?

by , Principal Home Researcher Consumer Rights 21 August 2012
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Primary school children playing in school yard

In our Which? Convo poll last year, 92% were convinced children should have to wear school uniforms. But the cost can be a real headache when kitting out the kids. Have you been tempted by low-cost uniforms? (more about school uniforms...)

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Are we getting carried away with plastic bag use?

by , Senior Home Researcher Energy & Home 21 August 2012
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carrier bags on washing line

Plastic bag use by the supermarkets is on the rise again – eight billion single-use plastic bags were given away to shoppers last year. But who is responsible for weaning us off them? (more on plastic bags...)

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Good packaging design can make food taste better

by , Policy Adviser Consumer Rights 19 August 2012
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Food products on shelves

Just what is the power of packaging? We may like to think we’re immune to its appeal, but our packaging experiment reveals the design tactics that persuade you to buy and even convince you food tastes better. (more about food packaging...)

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Enough already! No, I don’t want fries with that

by , Policy Adviser Consumer Rights 15 August 2012
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Mesmerising fries

Have you had enough of being asked whether you’d like a muffin with your coffee, a coffee with your muffin, a gigantic block of chocolate with your newspaper or a loan with your overdraft? (more about till point ‘add ons’...)

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