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NewsPaul reintroduces free hot drinks and discounts for NHS workers
Eligible workers can redeem a complimentary tea or coffee and the discount by showing café staff a valid ID card or Blue Light Card
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NewsM&S human rights survey reveals concerns of supply chain workers
The report was commisioned by the retailer and carried out by Oxfam
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NewsOcado goes from green to ‘grape’ in major brand overhaul
The move is aimed at making Ocado easier to distinguish from supermarket rivals
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NewsCity Snapshot: Tesco posts Christmas sales growth of 8.1% as Covid costs mount
Tesco has reported a “strong” sales performance in its third quarter and Christmas period, although new coronavirus restrictions have added a further £85m to existing Covid costs. Plus, trading updates from ABF, Bakkavor, Hilton Food Group, Finsbury Food Group and Science in Sport
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NewsMedia Bites 14 January: Brexit, Lidl, Just Eat, Unilever
The UK government is proposing to fast-track empty supermarket food lorries returning to Europe to restock, as concerns mount in Whitehall that post-Brexit port disruption threatened supermarket supply shortages.
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NewsFast grocery delivery app Weezy plots expansion after $20m fundraise
UK-based fast grocery delivery app Weezy is planning to roll out its services across London and further afield after raising $20m (£14.7m) in growth funds.
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NewsWholesalers warn against ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to free school meals boxes controversy
The scandal erupted this week when parents began sharing what appeared to be images of sub-standard boxes across social media
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NewsClosed-loop online grocer Roots & Hoots plans London expansion
The brand launched in November, operating from a dedicated warehouse in Brighton
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NewsUnitas slams disparity in grant funding between Scottish and English members
Goldney has written to the prime minister and the chancellor, urging them to establish a fund for wholesalers in England
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NewsGovernment set to prioritise supermarkets at EU border to avoid food shortages
Supermarket lorries returning to the EU to restock will be prioritised at the border under the proposals
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NewsPetition launched to prioritise shopworkers in Covid vaccine rollout
The petition was created by Sarah Green, understood to be a shopworker
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NewsM&S signs call to action on China human rights abuses
The move comes as part of its relaunched Plan A sustainability programme
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NewsSainsbury’s criticised for phasing out receipts for online shoppers
Only shoppers who order their groceries over the phone will be able to request a physical receipt
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NewsSainsbury’s seeks bacteria detection tech for ready to eat products
Sainsbury’s said at present bacteria detection could only be achieved through “destructive testing or inadvertent consumption”
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NewsAsda to open in-store Covid vaccination centres
Qualified Asda pharmacy staff will administer jabs, starting with priority groups
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NewsNisa store trials inflatable social distancing barrier technology
Another trial was conducted over Christmas at a garden centre in Derby
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NewsBooths reports strong Christmas with like-for-like sales up 12%
There were strong sales of smaller turkey lines, up 23%, while turkey crown sales rose 38%
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NewsSupermarket bosses demand ‘urgent intervention’ over NI food shortages
In a letter to Michael Gove, CEOs warned shortages could worsen after the grace period ended in April
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NewsCity snapshot: Pink fizz and festive jumpers drive record Christmas at Lidl
Lidl increased overall sales 17.9% in the four weeks to 27 December compared to Christmas 2019 to outperform its big four rivals and Aldi. Plus, Just Eat sees orders surge again in fourth quarter as new lockdowns benefit the takeaway delivery app.
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NewsIceland launches new recruitment push for 1,000 drivers and 2,500 store staff
It’s on top of the 3,000 additional drivers and store assistants Iceland has already taken on in the pandemic