All The Grocer articles in 14 October 2023 – Page 2
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Grocer 33
Waitrose is top dog for delivery in Online 33 mystery shop
As supermarkets excel in online shop, specialist Amazon struggled
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News
City snapshot: British American Tobacco fills new role of chief people officer
British American Tobacco has appointed Cora Koppe-Stahrenberg to the new role of chief people officer.
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News
Quorn owner hit by cost hikes and falling demand in meat-free
Quorn parent Marlow Foods has plunged into the red as soaring costs, falling demand for plant-based in supermarkets and one-off redundancy charges hit the Monde Nissin-owned group.
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News
Heinz profits increase despite Tesco dispute
Heinz has recorded bumper profits in the year it pulled products from Tesco shelves after a row over price rises.
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News
Media Bites 13 October: vaping, Boots, Finsbury Food
The UK has launched a consultation into restricting the sale of vapes, as both major political parties support imposing much harsher rules on the sale of enticing disposable e-cigarettes that have soared in popularity among children.
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Analysis & Features
How are loyalty schemes shaking up the price wars in grocery?
Which? thinks value linked only to loyalty cards is dodgy. Is that fair?
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News
Iceland Foods and The Range extend ‘shop in shop’ partnership
The partnership has now been extended to 113 stores, with more planned
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News
Wilko back online from today under new owner
Products across cleaning and household, decorating and DIY, garden and outdoor, homeware, pets and wildlife, storage and festive celebrations are available to order for home delivery
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News
AHDB reveals proposed levels of increase to its levy rates
The proposals from AHDB’s four sector councils come in the midst of ongoing input inflation across farming
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News
Whitby Seafoods abandons Kilhorne Bay acquisition plans
The scampi supplier said resources required to engage in the next phase of the investigation were ‘out of proportion to any potential benefit from the deal’
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Comment & Opinion
Bamboo: the sustainable alternative to toilet paper production?
Forest loss continues to ramp up, despite worldwide pledges to stop something that contributes significantly to global warming
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News
Boots posts strong fourth quarter performance as owner looks to slash $1bn from costs
It was Boots’ 10th consecutive quarter of market share growth, with gains across all main categories, according to the health & beauty retailer
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News
Tails.com founders to launch circular online grocer
As the service matures, it aims to offer around 80% of a typical grocery basket
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News
Sainsbury’s becomes the latest supermarket to kick off seasonal recruitment drive
Retailers are expected to face heightened competition to fill roles this year as a result of labour shortages
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News
Leon launches duo of microwaveable rice pouches into Sainsbury’s
The NPD was inspired by the healthy fast food chain’s bestselling rice boxes
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News
Robson-Kanu shots brand The Turmeric Co nets £1m for global push
The Turmeric Co, the functional shots challenger launched by footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, has closed a Series A fundraise to support global growth
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News
Moy Park takes major knock to profitability as high inflation bites
The processor said cost rises continued into 2023
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News
Waitrose to update loyalty scheme to improve personalised rewards
It follows what has been at times widespread dissatisfaction at the loyalty offer following the relaunch of the MyWaitrose scheme in 2022
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News
Planning delays slowing growth of free-range egg production
Producers have warned the egg sector is being held back over often unfounded sustainability concerns
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KVI Tracker
Oven chips 22% pricier as potato production declines
It comes as UK potato production dwindles and cooking oil remains in tight supply