All The Grocer articles in 17 October 2020
Previous issues.
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News
Sainsbury’s switches to energy-efficient pallet trucks
In store staff will now use pro-lifters and kinetic-powered versions
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Analysis & Features
What does JLP’s five-year plan mean for Waitrose?
Chairman Sharon White announced a host of new services and corporate changes to move the group “beyond retail” and make it more efficient. But what does this all mean for its grocery arm?
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News
Co-op’s Steve Murrells urges PM to rethink on free school meals plea
Yesterday Boris Johnson reject a plea to intevene from Manchester United star Marcus Rashford
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Comment & Opinion
Brexit is threatening to undermine retailers’ and suppliers’ collaborative spirit
The issue of who will cover the extra costs of imports from the EU in the event of a no-deal has already caused friction
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News
Food industry dismayed by government’s warning to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson said he was making the decision with “a high heart”
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Ocado Islington depot plan suffers setback as council revokes development certificate
An Ocado spokeswoman said the company was disappointed by the decision
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Four staff members test positive for coronavirus at Central England Co-op store in Leicester
Other colleagues who were in close contact with those who have tested positive were also self-isolating
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Category Report
On the map: Welsh food and drink category report 2020
Wales is marking out its food and drink with rapid digitalisation and a surprising bid to launch new emojis. What about Covid-19?
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Analysis & Features
Can supermarkets make subscriptions pay like Amazon Prime?
Amazon isn’t the only one rewarding subscription customers. Grocers are increasingly launching their own models. Will they work?
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News
Tesco chairman warns of short-term food shortages after Brexit
In an interview with Bloomberg Television on Friday, John Allan said ‘there may be some things we have to learn to do without for a few weeks, possibly a few months’
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News
Andrew Lynas joins FWD council of members
Lynas’ third generation MD will represent independent wholesalers and buying group members
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Comment & Opinion
Estrella Damm underlines ocean commitment with moving dance
The underwater ad, called ‘Soul’, aims to reinforce the brand’s commitment to protect the oceans
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Analysis & Features
What does the Fultons deal mean for Poundland?
Acquiring the frozen food specialist is a step towards becoming a credible weekly grocery shop destination, says MD Barry Williams
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Category Report
Essential items: cakes & biscuits category report 2020
Brits bought cakes and biscuits as fervently as loo roll during the early days of Covid. So has health given way to comfort eating?
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News
Food industry in urgent talks with government over looming vet crisis
Vets warn the goverment’s failure to provide clarity has made it impossible to prepare
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News
Supermarkets’ NI trusted trader scheme branded ‘anti-competitive’
The government is in discussions with the EU about a ‘trusted trader scheme’ for supermarkets in Northern Ireland
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News
Waitrose extends Deliveroo trial to further 24 stores
The supermarket has also added an extra 150 products to the range available via the delivery platform
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Wrap to become ‘harder hitting’ with food waste campaigning
Wrap said unlike the war on plastic, the campaign against consumer food waste had failed to properly connect with younger people
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Spar warns suppliers: don’t try pushing Brexit price hikes on us
In a letter seen by The Grocer, Spar UK trading director Chris Lewis asked suppliers to share the efforts they have made to ensure there will be no disruption to supply
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Morrisons and John Lewis Partnership ditch glitter
JLP and Morrisons said they have made the commitment due to glitter taking hundreds of years to degrade