All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 43
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's North Walsham, Norfolk
I’ve worked at Sainsbury’s for 30 years and it was certainly my first experience of a baby being delivered…
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NewsEmployee ownership gets a shot in the arm with Clegg’s support
The government has marked the first national Employee Ownership Day today with the publication of new guidance to make it easier for companies to become employee owned.
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NewsWelsh indie High Noon cuts fuel prices to lowest level in the UK
A Welsh indie chain is beating the mults at their own game by selling what it says is the lowest-priced fuel in the UK…
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ProfilesBooker's Family Shopper c-store offers best of discounters
Booker’s Family Shopper combines the best of the hard and soft discounters. The Grocer looks at the trial store…
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NewsSainsbury's Tu clothing relaunch focuses on quality
Sainsbury’s relaunched its Tu clothing range this week with an increased focus on quality and design…
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NewsSainsbury’s recycling push hits 100th-store milestone
Sainsbury’s customers have donated almost 10 million clothing items and accessories and almost two million books, CDs and DVDs at its recycling centres in the past year.
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NewsHeinz UK boss Matt Hill moves up in management shake-up
Heinz UK and Ireland president Matt Hill has been handed a new role following the completion of Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital’s acquisition of the company earlier this month.
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NewsDiageo's Paul Walsh to become Compass Group chairman
Outgoing Diageo CEO Paul Walsh has been named chairman of Compass Group.
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NewsCo-op woos younger shoppers with pop-up restaurants
The Co-operative Group is launching an experiential marketing and social media campaign this summer in a bid to attract younger shoppers.
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NewsCo-operative Group hit by double downgrade after bank ‘bail-in’
The Co-operative Group has been dealt a double downgrade blow by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
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NewsCo-op unveils ‘bail-in’ plan to shore up banking business
The Co-operative Group has laid out plans to shore up a £1.5bn hole in its banking business.
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NewsCamelot lowers lottery sales target as SIP returns
National Lottery operator Camelot is reintroducing its Sales Improvement Programme (SIP) next month…
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NewsSpar holds greatest trust with local shoppers
Spar is the most trusted independent convenience operator, according to a new survey…
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NewsBen's blames sales and profits drop on the economy
Budgens retailer Ben’s has blamed “tough trading and economic conditions” for a drop in sales and profits…
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NewsColin Fletcher is elected new NFRN national president
Colin Fletcher has been elected national president of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents…
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NewsBooker counts down to 5-4-3-2-1 branded promotion
Booker is launching a promotion next week giving independent retailers the chance to save between £1 and £5 on brands…
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NewsGoodlife Foods blocks The Co-op's 'Good Life' trademark bid
Goodlife Foods has opposed The Co-operative Group’s application to trademark the name ‘The Co-operative Good Life’…
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NewsMakro suppliers hit out at Booker cash demands
Booker has “asked” for “lump sum” payments from Makro suppliers as a thank-you for rescuing the wholesaler…
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NewsFarmfoods opens up 63 positions for full-time apprentices
Farmfoods has launched an apprenticeship scheme to help young people get on the career ladder…
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NewsSainsbury’s food sales buoyed by own label
Sainsbury’s strong own-label offering buoyed its food sales in the first quarter, the retailer has revealed.