Channels news – Page 444
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NewsAsda staff stage protest over contract pay changes
The GMB said 800 people attended the protest in Leeds, which culminated at Asda’s HQ
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NewsConfex signs another member as part of ‘aggressive’ strategy
NBC was unveiled in May, led by former Confex director David Lunt, with 20 Confex wholesalers
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NewsPoundland for sale as Steinhoff eyes €4bn Pepkor spin-off
Troubled South African retail giant Steinhoff is reportedly readying a €4bn sale or float of Poundland owner Pepkor Europe.
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NewsAsda revamps its frozen aisle to boost meat-free options
Ready meals and meat & poultry have been the biggest victims of Asda’s cull this summer
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NewsConsumer confidence ‘at six-year low’ due to Brexit, warns Asda’s Burnley
Walmart reported 0.5% like-for-like sales growth for Asda, excluding petrol, for the period 1 April to 30 June 2019
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NewsIceland ranked bottom in sustainable meat scorecard by Feedback
The charity Feedback ranked supermarkets on their actions to help shoppers eat ‘less and better’ meat
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NewsCo-op to install chilled food vending machine at Reading Festival
Products include sandwiches, crisps, healthy snacks, fruit, chocolate and drinks
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NewsBudweiser Brewing Group faces mass of delists in Waitrose
Waitrose said it was focused on ‘removing duplication and differentiating our range’
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NewsCo-op to open sixth franchised store at Newcastle University
The Newcastle store will see the existing students’ union unit extended and transformed
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NewsSamworth Brothers launches website for Fresh Food for Now Company
Samworth said the website also promoted its commercial expertise in driving sales and providing customer insights
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NewsWaitrose Wine Tasting at Home launches Discover Whisky masterclass
The tasting showcases five whiskies: Maker’s Mark, The Chita, Highland Park 12, Jim Beam Double Oak and Laphroaig
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NewsUK convenience set to grow £6.9bn by 2024, IGD forecasts
The forecast assumes an orderly Brexit as well as a moderate growth scenario
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NewsPoundland trials new price point model with sub-£1 ranges
The bargain operator claims the new pricing architecture will allow it to extend ranges
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NewsRetail CEOs call for reform of ‘broken’ business rates system
Signatories to the letter include Asda, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op
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NewsRestaurants and cafés warned to plan for huge no-deal Brexit blow
MCA said Brexit uncertainty has already caused the market to shrink 1.9%
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NewsThirty Spar members selected for retailer wine club
Opportunities to attend all-expenses paid, incentive-driven trips to vineyards around the world will also be available
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NewsRadnor Hills launches direct-to-consumer online water store
The service allows shoppers to order boxes of 12 or 24 bottles across Radnor’s portfolio of plain, flavoured and functional spring waters
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NewsNisa to launch ‘Meal for Tonight’ promotions
Themed PoS kits have been made available to retailers to help create in-store theatre
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NewsCity snapshot: Retailers demand ‘fixing’ of ‘outdated’ business rates
Representatives of more than 50 high street retailers have urged Chancellor Sajid Javid to take action. Plus, meal kit provider HelloFresh sees 37% quarterly sales jump and first group-wide profit, organic sales slip at Henkel and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCo-op joins Tesco’s calls for online sales tax
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has called on the government to cut business rates by 20%, funded by a 2% levy on online sales