Channels news – Page 29
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy announces AI-led Express store range review
Growing its market share has seen Tesco bring volume growth back to life in the second half of the year, and profit margins return to levels last seen before the pandemic
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NewsAttacking shopworkers to be made standalone criminal offence
The government is ramping up the use of facial recognition technology to help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting in the first place, backed by a £55.5m investment
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NewsM&S changing cows’ diets to cut methane emissions
The change is projected to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the herds of 40 M&S dairy farmers by 11,000 tonnes annually
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NewsGreggs set to use 100% renewables as part of sustainability target
Greggs’ fourth sustainability report focuses on environmental and community goals
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NewsBolt makes ‘unshakeable delivery bag’ design open source
The company has made the design for ‘The Unshakeable Bag’ freely available to competitors “for the benefit of food delivery customers worldwide”
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NewsGroceryAid secures £1m to extend School Essentials Grant
The charity provides families of grocery sector workers with grants to pay for school uniforms or school equipment
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NewsCity snapshot: Focus on value wins over shoppers as Tesco reports bumper sales and profits
A ‘substantial’ easing of inflation has helped drive a double-digit increase in profits at Tesco as the supermarket boosted market share and saw volumes recover. Plus, full-year results for THG and a first-half trading update from Treatt
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News‘Tinder for sourcing’ supplier marketplace secures funding boost
Berlin-based Torg said it would use the cash injection to expand its supplier database and build more time-saving tools for buyers
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NewsSainsbury’s launches new ‘Good to Know’ campaign in stores
PoS signs featuring the slogan ‘Good to Know’ began rolling into stores in April, with with the slogan also set to feature prominently in advertising throughout 2024
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NewsCMA fuel report omitted rising operating costs, says PRA
In the watchdog’s latest road fuel monitoring report it found petrol and diesel prices had been “rising steadily” since January
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NewsHome Bargains shed nearly 1,600 retail staff while adding new stores, accounts reveal
The estate grew from 572 to 594 stores, helping boost turnover by 10.2% to £3.8bn, despite the retailer shedding 6% of shopworkers
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NewsWaitrose partners with Tony’s Chocolonely to improve transparency in cocoa supply chain
Waitrose has committed to the five principles used by Tony’s Chocolonely to source cocoa beans
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NewsJW Filshill launches new website with mobile-friendly features
The new website will have new functionalities for handheld devices and will be linked to the Filshill app
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NewsTiba Tempeh launches tempeh mince and pack redesign
The Tempeh Mince is the first of its kind and the brand claims is the only plant-based mince to contain 100% natural and organic ingredients
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NewsCity snapshot: Early Easter boosts March retail sales
Strong food sales in the run-up to this year’s early Easter boosted UK retail sales in March, though non-food sales continued to decline
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NewsTesco joins grocery giants offering funds for sustainability startups
The W23 Global initiative includes Tesco, Ahold Delhaize, Woolworths Group, Empire Company/Sobeys and Shoprite
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NewsPrimula launches limited edition Cheddar & Chorizo variant
The new product begins with the ‘comforting familiarity of creamy cheddar cheese, followed by a delightful burst of chorizo’
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NewsAngel Delight expands ice cream range with duo of handheld sticks
‘We expect this launch to engage loyal fans and bring newcomers to the brand,’ Angel Delight said
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NewsSimon Howie announces raft of product developments
The Scottish butcher announced the launch of its gluten-free, reduced fat black pudding
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NewsJason Tarry to succeed Sharon White as JLP chairman
Tarry’s appointment will see White’s term as chairman come to an early end