Channels news – Page 239
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NewsHeinz launches Made for Veggiez sauces to accompany plant-based meals
The innovation would “drive a category growth by attracting new consumers to sauces who currently don’t have an option for their food preferences”, said Heinz
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NewsTissues shortage as illness and supply woes combine
At the time of writing, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose had flagged the issue with availability notices on their websites
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NewsOmicron: thousands of supermarket temps kept on to tackle staffing crisis
The extension to temporary contracts is the latest move by the industry to head off a workforce crisis caused by Covid
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NewsBasic food lines absent at Russian discounter Mere in Christmas run-up
Stock levels of everyday essentials were low or non-existent in mid-December, and have not been replenished in the new year
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NewsTesco promises collaborative fight with suppliers against inflation
CEO Ken Murphy said Tesco’s suppliers had “stepped up magnificently” to the challenges of the pandemic
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NewsConvenience stores face soaring electric bills under ‘volatile’ energy market
EDF Energy warned energy prices are expected to remain high for the remainder of 2022 and “possibly beyond”
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NewsCity Snapshot: Tesco hikes profit forecast after market share hits four-year high
Tesco has upgraded its profit expectations after strong growth in its third quarter and over Christmas. Plus, M&S posts bumper festive grocery growth, trading updates from Hilton Food Group, and Finsbury Food Group and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsBira launches consumer shopping site for independent retailers
Hundreds of Bira members, including health food stores, pet stores and cafés, have already signed up to the platform
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff to launch own-label range
The delivery firm is expected to launch the product in the coming weeks
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NewsAbel & Cole to donate almost 1.5 million portions of fruit & veg to food banks
The organic food box service is partnering with three charities for the initiative
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NewsSainsbury’s pledges to keep prices low amid mounting food inflation
CEO Simon Roberts said he was committed to giving customers “the best value to really support them”
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sainsbury’s lifts profit forecasts despite Christmas sales slump
Sainsbury’s has lifted its profit guidance for the year despite a fall in sales over the key Christmas trading period. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway misses full-year growth target, and Vimto maker Nichols issues full-year trading update.
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NewsACS fears independent retailers will lose access to free lateral flow testing
Concerns raised after reports could be limited to care homes, hospitals, schools and people with symptom
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NewsScottish retail crime law encourages shopworkers to report almost 300 cases of abuse
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is encoraging members to report all instances of crime to the police
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NewsSainsbury’s and meat-free brand This team up for ‘chicken tikka’ roll to go
It marks the first time Sainsbury’s has collaborated with a supplier for a plant-based launch in the category
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NewsAsda employs in-cab computers to monitor driver safety and efficiency
Asda drivers who achieve ‘Elite Driver’ status can enter The Drivers’ Lottery to win weekly cash prizes of up to £100
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NewsSpar retailer Anand Cheema switches Falkirk store to Costcutter
The 24-year-old retailer currently owns one store, but plans to expand
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News15 Wilko stores at risk of closure in review of lease terms
The stores will be shut this year as leases end unless landlords agree to more “favourable terms” for the home, garden and fmcg retailer
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NewsFultons MD Karen Rees leaves following Poundland takeover
Former Fultons co-owner Rees had been a director of the business since 2003
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Show Retailer Awards 2022 open for entry
This year will recognise businesses undertaking sustainable initiatives