All The Grocer articles in 06 July 2024 – Page 4
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NewsVillage Bakery set for imminent sale
A buyout at premium own-label bread maker Village Bakery is nearing a conclusion, with a European trade player set to announce a deal within days, The Grocer has learned
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s six asks of the new Labour government
New policy is either expected or to be hoped for on issues such as wages, health, sustainability and more, but it’s also about the approach
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NewsBRC calls for new government to fast-track planning reform as footfall drops
As the UK wakes up to a new Labour government, the BRC has called on the incoming regime to urgently tackle issues holding back the high street
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NewsMedia Bites 5 July: General election, Co-op, John Lewis
The pound held firm this morning as Labour won a large majority in the general election and Sir Keir Starmer pledged that “change begins now”
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Grocer 33Asda kicks off new Grocer 33 year with cheapest shop
Clubcard Prices were not enough to topple Asda this week
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Grocer 33Great staff and ‘tempting’ displays at Waitrose
Our shopper was impressed by the store’s ‘very tempting seasonal displays’
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Grocer 33Waitrose Bury St Edmunds: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Our transaction count is probably double the region and is growing at a decent rate’
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NewsBrockmans Gin hires commercial director in latest senior appointment
Brunel joins from wine supplier Baron Philippe de Rothschild
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NewsAldi cuts chicken stocking densities in latest supermarket animal welfare move
The retailer will complete the switch to the 30kg/sq m stocking density by October
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NewsPladis appoints Emily Stuart as head of innovation UK&I
Stuart started her career as a buyer for Tesco and has held commercial, strategy and category roles for General Mills and PepsiCo
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco still Britain’s favourite, but competition is ramping up
Tesco is on top for the 10th year, but its dominance has reduced slightly. So who’s gaining ground as the cost of living crisis eases?
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery heavyweights’ wishlist for new government
The election of the first Labour government in 14 years is seismic, not least for the food and drink industry
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NewsUK tea brands urge removal of Kenya factory director in sexual harassment scandal
John Chebochok was accused of exploiting workers in the BBC programme Sex for Work: The True Cost of Our Tea
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NewsReady-to-drink coffee ‘too reliant’ on promotions, Grind CEO says
Abrahamovitch said competition between leading RTD brands was putting downward pressure on pricing, and suppliers needed to offer higher quality products
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Comment & OpinionWhy AI will be crucial to helping SMEs survive inflation
AI can be used to predict production issues and upcoming trends, says Andrew Keeble, co-founder of Heck
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Comment & OpinionTo make an impact on food waste, we must educate young people
Rubies’ ‘Educate for Change’ toolkit provides everything from five-minute bite-sized discussions, quizzes and facts, all the way to full lesson plans
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Analysis & FeaturesIs salmon price-fixing cartel the food sector’s next scandal?
Suppliers could be on the hook for over £1bn in price-fixing probe
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NewsMorrisons rolls out ‘when it’s gone it’s gone’ offer to nearly all supermarkets
The WIGIG range recently reached its 450th store, bringing Morrisons customers across the UK the kind of general merchandise bargains usually associated with Aldi and Lidl’s middle aisle
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NewsSugro welcomes new member Wisebuys
The company operates across wholesale and retail channels in the Midlands and south west
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NewsElection 2024: Minette Batters appointed a life peer as Labour romps to victory
Batters will sit as a non-party political, cross-bench peer once sworn in at the House of Lords