Channels news – Page 172
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NewsOne Stop introduces new eco measures in mission to be carbon neutral by 2035
One of the eco moves it has taken is switching to paper bags for home delivery orders across 600 company-owned stores
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NewsIceland launches online Christmas page, telling shoppers it’s ‘never too early’
The retailer is tapping into the long shelf life of frozen with a banner on the page suggesting shoppers ‘spread the cost of Christmas’ by buying sooner rather than later
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NewsSnappy Shopper boosts online orders for 50 c-stores with 1p bundle promotion
Snappy Shopper will be launching another bundle promotion later this month with selected retailers throughout Scotland, England and Wales
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NewsEarth & Wheat adds value bread subscription box amid cost of living crisis
Earth & Wheat founder James Eid said he wanted to try and support customers by introducing a more affordable box to the range
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NewsCuzena adds trio of marinades inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine
The range is billed as a Middle Eastern equivalent of Nando’s range of cooking sauces
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NewsIceland enters wholesale trial with Bestway for independent retailers
It is understood a range of the discounter’s products are being trialled at the Costcutter Nuneaton store
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail footfall rises to post-pandemic high
UK footfall came within 10% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time in September, despite mounting pressure on consumer spending
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NewsRamsden International sinks to first loss in company’s history as Brexit hits sales
Ramsden International has fallen to its first-ever loss as new Brexit rules hit revenues at the wholesale exporter.
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NewsIceland strikes deal to launch Myprotein frozen ready meals and desserts
A five-year partnership will see the Myprotein ready meals and desserts in Iceland’s 1,000-plus stores from early next year
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NewsTree of Life and Health Store suppliers £20m out of pocket following collapse
Hundreds of suppliers have been left almost £20m out of pocket by the collapse of Tree of Life and sister distributor The Health Store, with a number of start-ups struggling to survive the fallout
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NewsBooker freezes prices on 450 catering lines
The wholesaler will lock prices on popular products such as premium frozen chips from 5 October until 3 January
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NewsBumper potato harvest expected for 2022, reports Mash Direct
The brand is expecting up to a 30% uplift in potatoes harvested this year
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NewsAldi creating 3,000 new jobs to support its ‘biggest ever Christmas’
It’s looking for more than 2,000 temporary and permanent store workers and over 850 warehouse recruits
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NewsAsda unveils winter offer of £1 soup and free tea for over-60s
Asda has launched the deal to run alongside its ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer, which launched in late June
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NewsTesco cuts 325 head office roles as part of £500m efficiency drive
The supermarket said staff had been informed of the cuts late last month, though they were not mentioned at this week’s results call
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NewsM&S Food strikes exclusive partnership with Ireland’s Applegreen
Applegreen operates 500 forecourt sites across the UK, Ireland and the US. It currently has almost 200 locations in the Irish market
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NewsCost of living crisis impacting top-up missions and impulse purchasing for c-stores
Report highlighted the impact on top-up missions of shoppers trading out of convenience in search of more competitive prices at supermarkets and discounters
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NewsTesco as competitive with discounters as ever, claims CEO Ken Murphy
Tesco said its products from its Aldi Price Match now featured in 99% of all large baskets and over 80% of top-up shops
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NewsWaitrose launches new £12 dine in meal deal in stores
Customers will be able to choose from 11 mains, eight sides and six desserts. Waitrose confirmed this would be an ongoing meal deal
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NewsPrinces enters mixers with trio of blended juice drinks
The drinks are intended to be mixed with alcohol or enjoyed by themselves over ice