Channels news – Page 437
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NewsNo more ‘naughty elf’ as Poundland rolls out ‘family friendly’ replacement
This Christmas, Poundland will sell a new ‘family-friendly’ version that won’t feature in a repeat of last year’s naughty …
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NewsWaitrose MD Rob Collins to leave as part of major restructure
John Lewis and Waitrose will be managed and operated as one business by a single executive team
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NewsTesco to provide surplus packhouse food to Kenyan schools
The retailer has joined forces with global produce supplier Flamingo on the project
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NewsJohn Rogers exits Argos to take up top finance role at WPP
Rogers has spent 14 years at the retailer and had been seen as a potential successor to Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe
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NewsHenderson Wholesale pushes local with listings for artisan producers
Henderson Wholesale said more than 75% of its fresh food came from local farmers, growers and producers
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NewsPoundland parent renamed ‘Pepco Group’ amid major growth drive
The group wants to increase its store estate to 4,000 across the UK and Europe
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NewsSimplyFresh to cut down on plastic with ‘unpacked’ scheme
SimplyFresh’s 84-store estate will be encouraged to adopt the new scheme in a bid to reduce plastic
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NewsWaitrose revamps premium No.1 range with 200 products added
The full range will be launched this week supported by in-store activity aimed at driving shoppers awareness
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NewsSainsbury’s drops own-label Basics range as part of new five-year plan
Sainsbury’s this week added 120 new products under 12 tertiary brands
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NewsUnitas plans major expansion of fascia estate
Plans for 2020 include a key focus on the foodservice channel
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NewsWDS Group hails success of KeyKegs recycling scheme
An average of 600 empty craft beer and wine containers are collected by the delivered wholesale business each week
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NewsIrish beef protests hit supply of meat in UK
The UK has been hit by beef shortages in the wake of farmer protests in Ireland
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NewsRawtenstall Jack’s store to close and revert to Tesco
Rawtenshall has been trialled as a bulk-buy format, sparking speculation the chain could morph into a cash & carry-style proposition
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NewsCo-op becomes official grocery franchise partner of the NUS
The Co-op has opened its first seven franchise stores this year. Four are at universities
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NewsGousto to offer Wagamama ingredients and recipes to its subscribers
Gousto customers will be able to choose ingredients and recipes for Wagamama dishes as part of their regular subscription
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NewsAsda publishes food waste figures and urges suppliers to act
The supermarket giant said it was urging its suppliers to join the company in greater transparency
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NewsVegware links with First Mile for compostable packaging collection
The service is available to both businesses and individuals
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NewsCaterforce to launch Roast 440 own label coffee brand
The new range will be available for its seven Caterforce members to supply independent coffee shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants
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NewsSainsbury’s announces store closures as it targets £20m net operating profit boost
The closures are to include supermarkets, convenience stores and Argos outlets, as part of a store estate review
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NewsAsda to sell all own-label fresh ready meals in recyclable packaging
The natural CPET is claimed to be easily detectable at recycling plants across the UK