All The Grocer articles in 03 October 2020 – Page 2
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News
The Range launching online marketplace for third-party sellers
The discount chain, which sells everything from hot tubs to Iceland’s grocery range, is looking for third parties to register their interest now
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Analysis & Features
Why does EG Group want to buy Asda and what will it do with it?
The deal with TDR Capital and the Issa brothers would put raw entrepreneurship and ambition in the driving seat at Asda
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Comment & Opinion
Asda EG Group combo will reverberate through the grocery sector
With combined sales of £40bn, it will be the UK’s second-biggest retailer (by sales)
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News
Absenteeism creeps up at supermarkets as infections rise
Retailers fear they will be forced into a repeat of the massive recruitment exercises of the first phase unless problems are solved
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Co-op says regular shoppers will be better off as it drops 5:1 scheme
Its revamped membership scheme aims to double the amount of money donated to good causes
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Asda launches new EDLP move to take on discounters
Asda has told suppliers it plans to take the fight to Aldi and Lidl
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Comment & Opinion
Albert Bartlett brings beautiful ballet to the spud shed
A storybook opens and a breathy voiceover tells us AB’s newly harvested Jersey Royals will now “be going off to sleep in the dark”
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Holland & Barrett pilots pre-order app to minimise in-store queues
Shoppers can use the app in 10 branches to browse or search for products, and create a basket
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Bord Bia launches ‘world first’ grass-fed standard for beef
The Irish Food Board’s standard will require farmers to ensure grass constitutes at least 90% of feed intake
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Online marketplace software firm Mirakl reveals UK expansion plan
The French company has set its sights on UK grocers and will create 40 new jobs by 2022
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Comment & Opinion
How to deal with the email monster and make your working life easier
Some 320 billion emails are sent every day. Were you ever shown how to use them?
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News
FSA urges businesses to prepare for coming allergen labelling law change
New labelling rules – aka Natasha’s Law – come into effect on 1 October 2021
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Eustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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Analysis & Features
Has Iceland really taken the lead on plastic reporting?
Iceland challenged rivals to publish totals – but some already do
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News
Beavertown launches first alcohol-free beer Lazer Crush
Billed as “a punchy and fruity brew”, it was “created to provide an uncompromising tasting craft beer for those looking for a no-alcohol option”
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Ocado sued by AutoStore for alleged patent infringement
AutoStore claims Ocado’s Smart Platform system, which is used across Ocado’s highly automated warehouses, is based on it’s patented technology
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Shortage of UK-grown oilseed rape looms as yields slump
The crop has seen an 18%-26% drop in yield against the five-year average
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Household, Hygiene, & Personal Care
Covid-19 is having a dramatic impact on this sector. As we all spend more time indoors, people are carrying out deeper cleans and keeping up on our appearances for those adventures beyond our homes as the economy opens again. The virus has made everyone more aware of the importance of hygiene and the need for effective sanitising products. This supplement offers some valuable category insights and a comprehensive overview of the trends that consumers are buying into.
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News
Morrisons extends immediate payment terms for smaller suppliers
In March, Morrisons became the first retailer to announce it would make faster payments until the end of May
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Food and drink warehouse space running out for Brexit stockpiling
Warehouses are almost full as businesses prepare for a ‘perfect storm’ of supply chain pressures this winter