Channels news – Page 342
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NewsSainsbury’s boss asks suppliers to help deliver food-first strategy
In a letter seen by The Grocer, Roberts confirmed suppliers would play a ‘key role’ in delivering its new strategy
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NewsSupermarkets launch major hunger initiatives for Christmas
Tesco and Asda have both launched huge schemes to support UK food redistribution charities
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NewsMorrisons urges suppliers to step up plastic reduction
The retailer has warned branded suppliers are falling behind its efforts to reduce own-brand plastic
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NewsThe Brook launches branded freezers into two Central England Co-op stores
The freezers offer a range of the brand’s frozen ready meals, desserts and cooking sauces
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NewsCentral England Co-op COO and CFO to retire next September
COO Tracey Orr and CFO Louise McFadzean will be retiring after a 36 and 18-year career with the business respectively
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NewsPret a Manger breaks into takeaway dinner market
It has launched ‘Dinners by Pret’ for delivery via Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo
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NewsCo-op launches new Ever Ground hot drinks offer
The new brand is being launched in nine trial stores this month
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NewsTesco reopens non-essential areas after shopper backlash
Government guidance is that supermarkets must cordon off ‘non-essential’ areas selling homeware and clothing
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NewsSainsbury’s incentivises SmartShop usage with Nectar points reward
It will reward shoppers with five times their normal Nectar points
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco Extra and Aldi store picked up for £63m by Supermarket Income REIT
Real estate investment firm Supermarket Income REIT has purchased a Tesco Extra shed and an Aldi store from British Land for £63m.
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NewsTesco releases tongue-in-cheek coronavirus 2020 Christmas ad
Tesco has opted for a humorous take on its festive ad this year
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NewsSainsbury’s shelves online delivery plans for Burpham store over environmental concerns
Campaigners said about 70 trees also would have been removed as part of the works
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NewsMindful Chef predicts surge in demand after sale of stake to Nestlé
CEO Tim Lee told The Grocer turnover had surged to £50m during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsTesco wins Grocer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards
Tesco has picked up the coveted title of Grocer of the Year at this year’s Grocer Gold Awards
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NewsJW Filshill issues branded face masks to staff
Earlier this week, convenience chain One Stop began issuing staff at its company-owned and franchise stores with branded masks.
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NewsSales of booze spiked in wholesale channel as Brits prepared for lockdown
Alcohol sales to convenience stores was up 23% for the week ending 6 November
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NewsCentral England Co-op adds £1 to Healthy Start vouchers
The initiative will mean those who use the vouchers will see their allowance rise from £3.10 to £4.10
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NewsSelfridges recruits Andrew Keith as managing director
Keith will join the luxury retailer in February 2021, replacing Simon Forste
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas ad launched with kindness theme
The two-minute ad features various scenes of people helping one another
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NewsSupermarket ranges and promotions back at pre-pandemic levels
According to data from Assosia, for the top six supermarkets there are now 2,223 fewer product lines than at the start of March