Channels news – Page 417
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NewsSainsbury’s slashes hundreds of management roles in Argos integration
CEO Mike Coupe said the senior leadership team had been reduced by more than 20% since the start of the financial year in March 2019
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NewsAldi to swap plastic applicators for cardboard across own-label tampons
The move follows campaigning by Ella Daish, who founded the grassroots movement #EndPeriodPlastic
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NewsAsda holds talks with suppliers over plastic reduction
Hundreds of suppliers took part in Asda’s conference on how to accelerate the war on plastic
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NewsAsda extends Applewood vegan listing amid ‘sales boom’
The Norseland-owned brand claims 40% of Asda stores sold out on the first day of its listing
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe to retire, replaced by Simon Roberts
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe has announced his intention to retire in May, when he will be replaced by current retail and operations director Simon Roberts
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NewsM&S poaches from Asda and Argos for new property and retail director roles
M&S has appointed Will Smith as property director and Helen Milford as retail director
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NewsSearches for ‘vegan’ rocket over 400% on Asda’s website this month
Asda said searches for vegan products on the retailer’s website beat milk, meat, eggs and fish to the number one spot
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NewsShopping centre owner Intu appeals to shareholders to reduce debt
The owner of some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres is asking shareholders for more cash to help tackle nearly £5bn in debt.
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NewsAldi to become UK’s top paying supermarket with basic rate boost
Aldi store employees will receive a minimum hourly rate of £9.40 nationally and £10.90 inside the M25 from 1 February
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NewsScottish Spar operator CJ Lang hails strong Christmas sales
The business pointed out the results were particularly positive given it enjoyed a strong festive period the previous year
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NewsVeggie Pret launches new menu with 15 vegan options
New plant-based options include poke bowls, smoothie bowls and buddha bowls
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NewsAsda to roll-out one hour click & collect service
Asda has also rolled out a same-day delivery service across 284 stores
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NewsPaul bakeries raise £13k for surplus food charity Felix Project
Over Christmas the bakery chain donated 50p from every ‘Festive Pig’ sandwich sold to the Felix Project
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NewsM&S launches packaging free aisle with refill stations in Hedge End Food Hall
Rice, pasta, cereals and nuts are just some of the products available in the packaging-free trial
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NewsPlanet Organic slumps to loss but sales momentum is strong
Organic supermarket Planet Organic fell to a loss last year as its new private equity owner invested cash to fund growth.
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NewsRupert Thomas named JLP director of food & grocery in restructure
The new role will give Thomas responsibility for both Waitrose and John Lewis
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NewsM&S-backed food surplus app Cogz looks to rescue fruit & root veg
The app connects processors and suppliers with the aim of cutting food waste out of the food supply chain
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NewsLynas Foodservice demands cut in payments to suppliers
A letter seen by The Grocer said the deductions would commence from this month
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NewsTesco and Waitrose hike pesto prices as supply crisis deepens
Both supermarkets attributed the rises to price-matching activity, but other retailers haven’t hiked prices
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NewsTesco converts company-owned One Stops to Tesco Express format
Since the programme began in November, The Grocer has identified 26 One Stops that have been converted