On what’s set to be the hottest day of the year so far, we’re discussing open supermarket fridges. Are they wasting energy?
Should all supermarket fridges have doors?
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Will you be using reverse vending machines?
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If not, why not!? Trials are underway at Sainsbury’s and other supermarkets to make recycling cans and plastic bottles easier. Will they become commonplace?
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Can a supermarket work without tills?
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Grocery shopping usually ends with a visit to the checkouts and often a bit of queuing… un-till now. Are we ready for a till-less revolution? Do we need one!?
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Will you shop at Tesco’s new budget store, Jack’s?
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The UK’s largest supermarket is on the front foot again today, launching its new budget store: Jack’s. But will it really rival Aldi, Lidl and other discounters?
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Will you miss Asda’s price match guarantee?
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The supermarket’s promise to keep prices in line with rival stores will end next month after eight years. But will you miss price guarantees?
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Are you swayed by supermarket psychology?
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Supermarkets have monitored our shopping habits for decades and designed stores to influence us – but is that all about to change?
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Is a ‘quiet hour’ in shops a good idea?
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Shopping can be an overwhelming experience for many, so are proposals for a ‘quiet hour’ a welcome idea? Our guest community author Caroline Pritchard gives her experience…
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Listeria concerns: have you returned your frozen veg yet?
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Six UK supermarkets have recalled a variety of frozen vegetable products over fears they may contain listeria. Have you been affected?
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Should supermarkets be telling us what to eat?
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Last week, Waitrose announced that it will be deploying healthy eating specialists onto shop floors to steer customers away from junk food. Is this a move all supermarkets should be adopting?
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Not the best-o pesto: how do you make yours?
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Our investigation found that pesto sold by some supermarkets contains a number of surprising ingredients. Do you add anything extra to your pesto to make it the… best-o?
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Bottle charges: would you pay more to tackle the plastic crisis?
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Environment Secretary Michael Gove has put forward plans for a deposit return scheme on plastic drinks bottles and cans. Our guest author, Will Coultas, asks: is this a step towards combating our waste problem or an unfair new levy on consumers?
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Snowmageddon… did you stockpile food?
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We’re used to roads and railways grinding to a halt at the faintest whiff of snow – but empty supermarket shelves are a rare sight. Our guest, Hannah Jolliffe, asks: did you run out of supplies during the snowy spell, or are you a savvy stockpiler?
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What’s more important at the supermarket: price or experience?
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The results of our annual supermarket survey are in and there’s a new top shop in town. But while it scores highly for value for money, it rates lower than others for in-store experience. What’s your preference? (more on supermarket survey 2018…)
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Will you be saying it with flowers this Valentine’s Day?
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How do Valentine’s Day flowers bought online fare? Should you share the love and splash out on your Valentine or do you think the whole event is just over-commercialised nonsense?