Channels news – Page 396
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NewsPret extends delivery service to Just Eat and Uber Eats
The chain is offering a limited menu of its most popular items as well as a selection of pantry and grocery items
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NewsRetailers warn over ‘disastrous’ business rates revaluation plans
The next revaluation of business rates will take place on 1 April next year
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NewsAsda to offer store staff face masks to help them ‘feel safer’
CEO Roger Burnley also revealed that Asda staff would be among those taking part in the Covid-19 key worker testing programme
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NewsChristine Tacon extends GCA contract to provide continuity through coronavirus outbreak
Small business minister Paul Scully confirmed today that Tacon had been re-appointed for an emergency third term
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NewsM&S unveils raft of support measures for its UK farmer suppliers
The initiatives include a new marketing campaign, sourcing commitments and the launch of a new UK meat box
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NewsAlpro to offer independent coffee shops free stock after lockdown
The plant-based brand is spending £125k on free stock and a social media campaign supporting barristas
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer staff home testing for coronavirus
M&S said today it was offering home-testing for staff and their families across the whole of the UK
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NewsLandlords urge government to tackle retailers ‘exploiting’ rent holidays
The government yesterday banned landlords from issuing statutory demands or winding-up orders against retailers unable to …
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NewsPoundland to reward staff with extra week’s holiday
The variety discounter has also committed to staying closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
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NewsTesco links with Branston to sell cheaper potatoes usually sent to foodservice
The retailer will offer a new ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ SKU containing foodservice potatoes to shoppers
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NewsOppo launches DTC service with free tubs for neighbours
All of the profits from sales will be donated to NHS Charities Together
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NewsConvenience stores urged to sign up to vulnerable shopping service
Retailers can now submit a form to their local authority that details the products and services they have available
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NewsQuality of food becoming more important as shoppers adjust to lockdown
28% of shoppers had noticed price increases and 22% had noticed a reduction in promotions
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NewsVulnerable people to be redirected from online deliveries to volunteer shoppers
The move marks a major change of direction by the government
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NewsBooths launches push to support artisan cheesemakers
The #supportartisancheese campaign aims to help local producers hit by the coronavirus lockdown
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NewsDisabled shoppers plan class action against supermarkets
The mults were said to be failing to make “reasonable adjustments” for disabled people
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News‘Grave concern’ at supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals
Campaigners hoped schools would continue to provide meals Retailers, campaigners and MPs have expressed “grave concern” that the supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals is leaving many of the UK’s most vulnerable children underfed. There has been widespread frustration with the government scheme that provides supermarket vouchers ...
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NewsAF Blakemore links with Royal Voluntary Service to provide food & drink essentials
Blakemore drivers will deliver the products to four Royal Voluntary Service distribution centres across the UK
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NewsMorrisons reopens meat and fish counters as barbecue bars
The retailer will sell food originally destined for the foodservice sector in the new steak and fish bars
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NewsBooming food sales drive Co-op annual profits jump
The Co-op has posted a 50% hike in underlying profits, driven by strong growth in its grocery business