Channels news – Page 260
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NewsWhole Foods Market CEO John Mackey steps down after 40 years at the helm
Mackey will be replaced by the Amazon-owned company’s current COO, Jason Buechel
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NewsParfetts almost doubles Go Local own-label range with 58 new lines
The wholesaler has also completed the expansion of its Aintree depot
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NewsAldi launches gift cards for the first time in the UK
It means customers can buy the ‘gift of Aldi’ this Christmas, up to a value of £500
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NewsNisa extends supply contract with Ramsden International
The extended deal has the potential to deliver £200m of sales over
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NewsGood Club to crowdfund to expand its zero-waste refillables range
The money raised will be used to improve its operational site and processes
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NewsNorwegian Seafood Council and Asda link for white fish sustainability push
The tie-up includes online and in-store activity via advertising, PoS and social media marketing
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NewsMorrisons to recruit 3,000 extra colleagues ahead of Christmas
The roles available range from warehouse and production operatives to packers, pickers and forklift truck drivers
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NewsTesco profits boosted by strong UK sales and Booker rebound
Tesco has hiked its profits expectations this year after strong UK sales and the sharp recovery of Booker boosted its first half performance.
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NewsOcado to trial Wayve driverless delivery vans on urban routes
The 12-month trial of the tech will “explore first-hand how Wayve can handle congested streets and challenging manoeuvres
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News‘Urgent action’ needed to avoid food & drink missing carbon targets, says Wrap report
What Wrap is calling the ‘most comprehensive mapping of the UK’s food & drink carbon footprint ever’ sets out five key actions needed for the industry to achieve a 50% reduction by 2030
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NewsSainsbury’s selects healthy confectionery bar company Nick’s for Future Brands programme
Sainsbury’s Future Brands initiative aims to promote and support up-and-coming innovative companies
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco raises profit expectations on strong sales growth
Tesco has hiked its profits expectations after strong UK sales and the sharp recovery of Booker boosted its first half performance.
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NewsHeinz invests £2.5m in new plant-based brand Plant Proteinz
The launch would make ‘plant-based eating accessible for all consumers’, said Heinz
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NewsSkinner’s launches Get Out & Go range aimed at active dog owners
The range met the needs of today’s consumers, ‘who are more active with their dogs and who care about the environment’, said Skinner’s
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NewsConsumers fear Christmas food & drink shortages
A third of shoppers have already begun stocking up on food and drink for Christmas or are planning to before the end of October.
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NewsBeyond Meat debuts vegan Beyond Meatballs in UK market
The plant-based giant has launched the product into Sainsbury’s stores across the UK
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NewsEG sells 27 petrol filling station sites to Park Garage Group
Deal is part of the understakings to ensure CMA approval of the Issa’s Asda takeover
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NewsVegan fried chicken alternative VFC lands first supermarket listing in Tesco
A trio of products will go on sale in the retailer on 1 November
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership marks Queen’s platinum jubilee with tree-planting initiative
John Lewis and Waitrose are set to plant a row of 70 trees on Leckford Estate to celebrate every year of the Queen’s reign
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NewsLandlords urge chancellor to end ‘routine abuse’ of insolvency regime by retailers
The British Property Federation’s Budget submission to the chancellor renews its call for reform of the UK’s insolvency framework