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NewsMedia Bites 7 December: Tesco, Spar, Sainsbury’s, AG Barr, Boots
The risk that Tesco will be severely hit by strike action in the crucial pre-Christmas period has escalated dramatically, after the number of distribution centres facing staff walkouts more than tripled to 13 – more than half the total.
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Comment and OpinionTesco will need some steel to see out distribution workers’ strike
The unions know they are in a position of strength, with the labour market stretched at this most vital time of year
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NewsTesco facing Christmas shortages over strike action, warns union
Over 1,000 warehouse workers and HGV drivers have voted to strike over a 4% pay rise offer
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NewsMedia Bites 6 Dec: Walgreens/Boots, Tesco, Omicron
The parent company of Boots, Britain’s biggest high street chemist, is to explore a sale of the business next year that could value it at well over £5bn
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Analysis and FeaturesChristian Härtnagel’s legacy of loyalty and the next steps for Lidl GB
Härtnagel’s promotion to Lidl Germany CEO shows he has impressed in his role here. So what has he achieved, and who is Ryan McDonnell?
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NewsTurkeys up to a third more expensive as inflation kicks in
Of the 113 fresh or frozen whole turkey or turkey crown SKUs available this week, just under 40% cost more than they did last year
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NewsWalkers apologises to shoppers for shortages with ‘humble pie’ ad
The brand’s crisps have been hit by major supply disruption since October after an IT upgrade at the brand’s owner PepsiCo
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NewsMedia Bites 1 Dec: Inflation, Christmas Retail, Sainsbury’s
British households are facing a more expensive Christmas shop after labour shortages and surging costs pushed retail prices higher
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NewsCity Snapshot: Food prices soar in November and set to get worse over Christmas - BRC
Shoppers are likely to pay more for their Christmas dinner this year as food prices rocketed to their highest levels in more than a year.
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NewsMedia Bites 30 November: AG Barr, Asda, Omicron variant, SSP Group
AG Barr, Asda and the new Covid variant all come under the media glare this morning.
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Promotional FeatureMaximising efficiencies in the UK supply chain
It’s no secret that the UK supply chain and, with it, the logistics sector have been under considerable strain over the past few months. Here, two logistics players, LPR and Prologis, look at the broader picture of the market and identify the challenges in their specific sectors.
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NewsMedia Bites 29 Nov: Asda/EG Group, Black Friday, Gail’s Bakery
The billionaire Issa brothers are weighing up a merger of Asda and their petrol station business EG Group, which would value the combined business at £26bn
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NewsCity News: Market cautious on Cranswick despite first-half sales growth
Meat giant Cranswick brushed off falling sales of its core pork products this week to post first-half sales growth thanks to category expansion, but investors remain wary of butcher shortages, capacity constraints and falling sales to China.
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Analysis and FeaturesWine trains to pigs-in-blankets shortages: the battle to save Christmas from crisis
Turkey, mince pies and pigs in blankets were all touted to be in short supply, so has the food industry (and government) done enough to save Christmas?
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NewsInflation and supply chain chaos slowing M&A activity
The uncertainty around ongoing pricing negotiations with retailers, availability of labour and difficulties sourcing packaging have led to buyers becoming more cautious
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Comment and OpinionChristmas looks like it’s going to be OK in grocery – but it’s still touch and go
Some turkeys may be Polish, some mince pies may run short, and there will be less choice, but Christmas won’t be the disaster many feared just a few months ago
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The Big InterviewStuart Machin on M&S Food's turnaround: 'The job's not done'
M&S’ food business is undergoing a dramatic transformation under MD Stuart Machin. New stores, Ocado, and now Costa Coffee are helping reignite its spark. But the work isn’t done yet
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NewsChampagne sales rocket by a third as in-person gatherings return
Brits bought the equivalent of an extra 2.3 million litres
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Comment and OpinionThe food industry is facing a green skills crisis – here’s what we need to do
COP26 gave our industry little guidance. It is up to us now to step up and demonstrate leadership on climate change
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NewsMedia Bites 26 November: Huel, alcohol/crisps shortages, Greencore, Rémy Cointreau
The plant-based meal replacement maker Huel has hired bankers to advise on an initial public offering in London after a surge in popularity for its products in the pandemic fitness boom.