Supermarket’s Own vs Big Brand Names – Who Is Winning the Grocery War?

    Supermarket brands which were once regarded as country cousins compared to established brands are now rapidly gaining popularity. A few decades back, consumers were of the opinion that if you wanted quality, it had to be a conventional (read: more expensive) brand. However, that trend is undergoing a dramatic change with an increasing […]

The Rise and Rise of the Budget Supermarket Continues… But Why?

    The big, showy supermarkets that once enjoyed a monopoly over British consumers are coming to terms with a different reality. Their profits and sales are being threatened not by a competing giant chain but by the humble ‘budget supermarkets’. Aldi and Lidl are two notable budget supermarkets in the UK that forced the […]

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Why you should get out of debt (and stay that way)

    There are many people who will find themselves in an endless cycle of debt throughout their lives and you might be one of them. You may have been brought up with it and think that it’s a normal part of living. Perhaps you don’t think twice about that car loan because, after all, […]