All The Grocer articles in 21 November 2020 – Page 3
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NewsM&S rolls out contactless click & collect trial to six further stores
The trial comes in partnership with Doddle, which also enables M&S.com returns at 280 Simply Food stores
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NewsDefra to brief wholesalers on post-lockdown plans next week
Response comes after wholesalers warn lead times must be sufficient for hospitality to restock
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Analysis & FeaturesInside a new Sainsbury’s ‘Neighbourhood Hub’ store
The new c-store format is designed to cater for a bigger-basket shop while saving customers a journey to the supermarket. How well does it fit the brief?
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NewsSainsbury’s opens first Fresh Food Market store in Kent
Upgrade comes as part of a multi million-pound redevelopment of Sainsbury’s estate
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NewsChristmas turkey rush could lead to shortages of British birds
Sales of joints and smaller birds are reported to have tripled year-on-year, according to one major retailer
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NewsMults urged to capitalise on salad health halo this Christmas
Florette is expecting bumper seasonal sales over the past few years to grow further in light of pandemic shopping habits
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Comment & OpinionStartups have a rare opportunity to snap up Christmas TV airtime for cheap
Rather than having a digital-first approach, these brands have a chance to develop ideas that work across online and offline channels, says Josh Clarricoats, managing partner at Hell Yeah
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NewsM&S pushes food & drink innovation with new dedicated team
The Innovation Hub will be charged with coming up with innovative ideas across packaging, nutrition and business development
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NewsCook customers favour ‘turkeys for two’ for Covid Christmas
Centrepieces which feed up to six people are also proving popular
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NewsMembers-only farmers market platform Cultisan to launch this month
The market aims to ‘champion’ small farms and artisan producers and link them with consumers
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NewsNew Product Awards 2020: the winners
From plant-based pioneers breaking new technological ground, to longstanding fmcg heavyweights tearing up the rulebook with ingenious tweaks to classic staples, picking winners was no small task for our expert judges
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s plant-based aim is harder than it looks
Ambitious plans are afoot to sell €1bn worth of meat and dairy alternatives over the next five to seven years
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NewsHarrods launches rapid food delivery service from Knightsbridge store
Customers within a 2.5-mile radius of the store can choose from 60 products and dishes
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Comment & OpinionThe way consumers value products has changed. Is it time to reset the ‘value equation’?
Offering value is essential, but it’s worth exploring whether that means slashing prices or using other levers, says Daniel Hunt, price & promotions commercial consultant at IRI
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NewsUK set to maintain US tariffs in £45m cost to food industry
Brussels imposed a 25% tariff on $4bn of US products last week including chocolate and seafood
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NewsSainsbury’s Christmas ad campaign focuses on nostalgic festive memories
The supermarket unveiled the first of three adverts over the weekend
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NewsNisa reports 40 enquiries for new Express store format
The new format consists of three new store designs: food-centric, forecourt and essentials
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NewsGreggs’ frozen range flies as bakery chain’s stores suffer
“Throughout the pandemic, when Greggs was shut, we doubled our sales on that particular range,” said Iceland trading director Andrew Stanilan
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NewsWaitrose relaunches eco-friendly cleaning range with recycled plastic
The packaging has been redesigned as part of the move in a minimalist style and with new fragrances
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NewsTyson launches US plant-based brand Raised & Rooted in Europe
The range will be launched into UK foodservice outlets before going into retail