Channels news – Page 133
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NewsM&S chief says spring budget should pause incoming regulation for retail
‘We would ask for no further legislative burden acting as a drag on business from unnecessary taxes or regulation,’ said Machin
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NewsBirds Eye launches first flavoured fish finger with Chip Shop Curry variant
The NPD has been created by adding a curry-flavoured panko breadcrumb to its Chunky Fish Finger
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NewsCJ Lang kicks off trial with food waste app Gander in Spar stores
With two company-owned stores taking part, the Scottish Spar wholesaler said the trial will run for at least 12 weeks
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NewsWaitrose pledges £1m to help farmers cope with the impacts of climate change
Waitrose Foundation will invest £1m to create a new Climate Resilience Programme
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NewsPoundland hits back at East Dulwich ‘reverse gentrification’ claims
Poundland’s planned store in south London’s wealthy East Dulwich prompted some residents to take to online forums and Facebook groups expressing fears it would lower the tone of the area
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NewsCentral Co-op hoping to power community homes through solar panel project
The society is currently working with Sol PV Group to carry out a solar panel rollout programme, following trials at its Dersingham and Weeping Cross food stores
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NewsPop-up grocer Raye to open its first ever beauty-only store
The range will include skincare, bodycare and haircare alongside supplements, herbal boosters and home products
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NewsBestway launches new comms channel with WhatsApp
A soft launch of the app service was incorporated into Bestway’s annual Thank You event across all 57 depots earlier this year
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NewsQuorn launches first meat free pie to feed the whole family
The pie (rsp: £4/ 680g) will be available from 26 March in Sainsbury’s
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NewsMedia Bites 13 March: Tesco, Fever-Tree, Scrumbles, greedflation
Suppliers have hit back at Tesco over fees to sell produce online, warning that new fees imposed by Tesco could put them out of business
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NewsAsda removes buying limits across entire fruit and veg range
The retailer has announced plans to remove final restrictions on three packets of tomatoes and peppers per customers
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NewsNew allergy laws needed to ‘save lives’, say top food bosses
An open letter was signed by 11 of CEOs and MDs including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose
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NewsIGD appoints Tesco’s quality chief as new CEO
Sarah Bradbury will take the reins from 3 July, replacing current CEO Susan Barratt, who will step down on 30 June
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NewsViolence and abuse against shopworkers remains above pre-pandemic levels
According to retail trade union Usdaw 74% have experienced verbal abuse, 49% were threatened by a customer, and 8% were assaulted over the past year
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NewsCity News: Greggs shares under pressure as stubborn inflation eats into profits
It was mixed picture for Greggs this week as the high street bakery chain revealed a 23% jump in 2022 revenues to £1.5bn but a mere 1.9% increase in pre-tax profits to £148.3m as soaring inflation ate into the bottom line.
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NewsMorrisons axes property maintenance suppliers
Morrisons staff jobs are also at risk, though the numbers involved are unclear
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NewsBook your tickets for The Convenience Conference 2023
The Convenience Conference 2023 takes place on 6 June at Kings Place in London
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NewsIP law firm sets out to ‘revise thinking’ on copycats
Stobbs commissioned its review of evidence on ‘the psychology of lookalikes’ to challenge the legal notion that having a different brand name is sufficient to avoid customer confusion or deception
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NewsMedia Bites 10 March: Fruit & veg shortages, Tesco, Morrisons, Boots
Supermarkets have begun to remove some of their purchase limits on fresh fruit and vegetables, introduced after widespread salad shortages and gaps on shelves.
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NewsTesco threatens range reviews unless suppliers pay new fulfilment fee
Fulfilment fees will be applied on a pence per unit basis, with branded suppliers paying a significant premium