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NewsIceland claims almost universal approval for DRS bottle recycling schemes
Iceland became the first retailer to begin trialling reverse vending machines in some of its stores in May last year
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NewsTesco announces four-step second phase of war on plastic
The Remove, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle plan was first launched last year
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NewsMorrisons to close four stores, risking hundreds of jobs
The supermarket said the decision had been taken after a review of the performance of its existing estate
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NewsHome Counties newsagent Henderson’s falls into administration
Joint-administrator Michael Pallott said the creditor position was still under investigation
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NewsAF Blakemore secures multi-temp warehouse in Bedford
The company will occupy the new distribution depot in 2021, subject to planning permission
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco threatens to ban products that use excessive packaging
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has pledged to ban brands that use excessive and hard to recycle packaging from its shelves. Ocado reports ‘small fire’ at its customer fulfilment centre in Erith and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsWaitrose delays home compostable coffee pod range indefinitely
The compostable coffee pod range had been due to hit shelves last December
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NewsBidfood set to repeat 29 March Brexit stockpiling levels
The wholesaler has been working to ensure it has a ‘sensible level’ of long-life and ambient contingency stock
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NewsBooths encourages reusable containers in anti-plastic move
The northern supermarket has been working to phase out single-use plastic in its stores
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NewsSugarSin plans second London store and international expansion
The business is aiming for three franchise stores in major international cities by 2023
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NewsPayPoint looks to drive development with retailer survey
PayPoint said it was an opportunity for retailers to share their thoughts on how PayPoint was progressing
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NewsAldi introduces new own-label rum brand
Crossbones enters stores on 22 August with two new rum lines
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NewsSainsbury’s outperforms rivals in flat grocery market
Grocery sales flatlined in the 12 weeks to 11 August 2019 as the tough comparisons with 2018’s strong summer continue to hamper food and drink sales growth.
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NewsTesco and Red Tractor suspend pig farm after ‘distressing’ abuse
Undercover footage appeared to show pigs squealing as workers hit them with metal rods and slammed gates into them
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NewsChris Robinson steps down as Berry Bros & Rudd CFO
The former Tesco finance and planning director joined the retailer three-and-a-half years ago
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NewsMedia Bites 19 Aug: Lidl, Sainsbury’s, Majestic Wine
German discounter Lidl has told British suppliers that it wants them to pay for EU import tariffs to keep shelves stocked in its Irish stores in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsCo-op to push local authorities on household food waste collections
Society is writing to the near-half of all local authorities that do not collect food waste
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NewsJeremy Corbyn unveils plan to prevent high street ‘retail apocalypse’
Labour leader is expected to announce plans to give councils new powers to re-open abandoned empty shops
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NewsSupermarkets suffer decline in home entertainment share
The total physical home entertainment market fell 19% as retailers felt the impact of falling shopper numbers
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NewsIceland Foods foundation pledges £100k to lung charity project
Iceland’s funding will help establish the first ‘IPF Network of Excellence’