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NewsJLP to trial trackable reusable cups containing RFID chips
RFID chips in the lid and base are used to track the return of the cups to drop-off points
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NewsUnite considers legal action against Sainsbury's in pay row
Base pay for Sainsbury’s shop floor staff increased last month but other changes caused take-home wages to fall for some
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NewsCity News: Analysts suggest Tesco 'on track' despite shares plunge
Operating profits rocketed 24% to £933m in the half-year to 25 August, but overseas failings meant it missed overall forecasts
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NewsPoundstretcher on drive to recruit ex-Poundworld staff
The retailer will employ almost 1,000 new staff, most of which will be ex-Poundworld
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NewsAsda to roll out mobile app scan and pay trial
The supermarket has launched a trial of the service at its Middleton store in Leeds, beginning with Asda staff
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NewsMcColl's looks to revamp pricing, range, website and loyalty offer
McColl’s CEO Jonathan Miller told the recent IGD Convenience Retailing Summit that food to go was a “massive opportunity”
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NewsTesco is now 'cheaper than discounters', says Lewis
The UK’s biggest retailer is set to launch a major in-store campaign this weekend in a bid to reposition its price reputation
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NewsAsda unveils app function to speed up click & collect service
Asda said it hoped to make the service available across 110 stores by the end of November
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NewsCo-op and Nisa to align commercial teams
CEO Ken Towle said move was fundamental to doing a better job for customers
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NewsSouthampton Londis store adopts Ubamarket shopping app
The app lets customers and scan as they shop and could enable checkout-free payment
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NewsFormer Russell Hume directors acquire butcher Nigel Fredericks
Nigel Fredericks Ltd fell into administration last month
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NewsCity snapshot: BRC calls for action on business rates as shop numbers plunge by 3,200
The British Retail Consortium has again called on the government to overhaul the UK’s “outdated” business rates system after new official figures showed the number of physical shops fell by 3,200 over the past four years
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Oct: Tesco, Unilever, McDonald's
Tesco is set to take action after Christmas to fend off food shortages unless the government has cut a Brexit deal that ensures the free flow of goods from Europe, writes The Guardian.
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NewsHome Run to double its territory and launch new ordering app
The start-up delivers in as little as an hour for branches of Tesco, M&S, Waitrose and Whole Foods
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NewsCostcutter sales slump on P&H effect and MFG contract loss
The P&H collapse resulted in Costcutter incurring exceptional charges of £42m
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NewsCosta ad rapped for comparing bacon rolls to avocados
The ASA ruled the radio advert breached code by discouraging the selection of fresh fruit
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NewsFormer Nisa-Today's chairman David Cullen passes away
Friends, colleagues and rivals all described him as a gentleman
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NewsAndrew Selley of Bidfood named The Grocer Cup 2018 winner
Selley picked up the prestigious trophy after executing an impressive strategic turnaround for Bidfood
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NewsBooker acquisition helps drive Tesco to first half sales and profits jump
Tesco has posted a double-digit rise in group sales and operating profits as the integration of Booker and a strong second quarter boosted performance
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NewsOcado switches to digital receipts in move to save paper
From this week, deliveries no longer include paper receipts but they can still be viewed in Ocado’s app