Channels news – Page 242
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NewsFarmdrop staff weigh up legal action following collapse
Staff at failed online grocer Farmdrop are considering taking legal action against the company amid allegations it failed to properly consult employees during the redundancy process
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NewsSainsbury’s adds Christmas products to Aldi price match
Sainsbury’s Aldi price match Christmas campaign runs through to 24 December
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NewsFroneri claims category first with Extrême cookie cone ice cream
The NPD combined ‘two much-loved treats, cookies and ice cream, into one ultimate cone of indulgence’, said Froneri
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NewsNisa switches to free range across all eggs
Nisa said it would be investing in margin for retailers on eggs
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons launches ‘immersive’ spirits activation at Sainsbury’s
The activation aims to tap three spirits trends identified by Sainsbury’s for the holiday season: at-home cocktails, gifting and trading up
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NewsCity News: Mixed news from Ocado as growth falls below expectations
Ocado initially surged to the top of the FTSE 100 risers on Wednesday as news broke of a legal ruling in its favour against Norway’s AutoStore
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NewsScottish wholesalers to get access to £8m supply chain funding
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed the move, given the “immediate and devastating impact” of Omicron
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NewsChristmas ranges smaller and fewer discounts for second year running as supermarkets trim their sails
Research by The Grocer using Assosia data shows that since Christmas 2019 Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose have collectively cut over 8,500 products
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NewsACS launches support network group for women running convenience stores
The aim is to provide women with a space to connect with each other and to share their experiences and perspectives
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NewsAsda to offer rapid grocery delivery with Just Eat
A range of up to 1,000 lines will be available from Asda stores via Just Eat from January
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NewsCôte launches 11-strong range of ‘most popular’ dishes into Ocado
It comes after the casual dining brand’s DTC service proved ‘a huge hit’ with shoppers, it said
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NewsOnline grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administration
Online grocer Farmdrop has ceased trading after failing to secure the funding needed for its survival, The Grocer has learned
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NewsNurture Brands to acquire premium coconut water Jax Coco
The deal would help Nurture Brands accelerate its business growth and offer an ‘exciting springboard into Asia’, it said
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NewsWholesalers urging access to Covid relief funds
Fears are growing over the potentially devastating impact of the Omicron variant on the hospitality sector and businesses that supply it
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NewsAnti-food waste app Gander to join forces with McColl’s in the new year
It is also continuing to bolster its reach among Nisa retailers
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NewsSimplyFresh targets independents with ‘LittleFresh’ relaunch
The first site opened in Moorgate last month, with the other two set to open in Januar
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NewsMerchant Gourmet launches DTC channel to make plant-based eating ‘accessible’
The platform offers exclusive bundles and meal boxes – and all products can be purchased on a ‘subscribe and save’ plan, offering customers a 10% discount
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NewsGSCOP breaches fall despite pandemic but Waitrose accused of lacking transparency
Waitrose was singled out in a new report on GSCOP breaches by the British Brands Group
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NewsTesco adds new refrigerated rail freight service to tackle HGV crisis this Christmas
The new low-CO2 rail service train will transport chilled goods from Tilbury to Coatbridge and run twice a day, seven days a week
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NewsM&S suing Aldi for alleged copying of its products – again
M&S argues the design of Aldi’s gold flake gin is “strikingly similar” to its own ‘Light Up’ gin