Channels news – Page 509
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NewsGlow of summer grocery sales boom begins to fade
The hot weather triggered a bumper summer for the grocers, but the latest market share data suggests spending has slowed in more recent weeks.
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NewsIceland's plastic update: 2,000 tonnes to be eliminated by 2019
The reduction will take the retailer one eighth of the way to achieving its commitment made in January
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NewsSeedlip launches its non-alcoholic spirits into Waitrose
It marked “a huge milestone” for the brand, said founder Ben Branson
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NewsPoundstretcher fuels expansion with former Poundworld sites
The discounter had been bidding to buy 200 Poundworld stores before the chain went into administration but couldn’t agree terms
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NewsFood-to-go mission less important to forecourts, says report
Him’s Winning in Forecourts 2018 report identifies a consistent decline in the relevance of food to go to forecourt stores
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NewsLidl to build distribution centre in Leeds in expansion push
The discounter has also opened 20 new stores since February, bringing the UK estate to 720
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NewsWaitrose to remove 5p single-use plastic bags from sale
Retailer to make all loose produce bags easily home compostable
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NewsWaitrose to relaunch own-label free-from and sweets ranges
Free-from lines will be first to feature new Waitrose & Partners branding
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NewsMedia Bites 17 Sept: Tesco, The Co-op, Unilever
Tesco is planning to shut a raft of City centre stores and convert dozens of others to Jack’s, its new discount format, in a move that will put thousands of jobs at risk
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NewsOrdering technology aids growth in food for delivery
Almost three in 10 of under-30s ordering more food for delivery
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NewsSainsbury's to extend lanyard trial for disabled customers
Customers who may need extra support can collect a complimentary lanyard to indicate as much.
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NewsCo-op food sales boosted by more competitive prices
Food retail like-for-like sales were up 4.4% in the first six months of the year
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NewsRetailers cannot prevent hard Brexit food shortages: Co-op
Chef executive Steve Murrells called for urgent reassurances from the government
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NewsIceland unveils Mexican range inspired by street food
The 12-strong Mexicana lineup comprises meals and tapas-style portions
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis to trial joint loyalty scheme
Some 600,000 myWaitrose and My John Lewis loyalty cardholders will receive the combined card
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NewsCity snapshot: Co-op Group first half sales up 10% as food and Nisa deal drive growth
The Co-op Group has this morning announced a 10% rise in first half sales to £5bn driven by strong like for like food sales growth and its acquisition of Nisa. Plus, Connect Group, the logistics company spun out of WH Smith, has announced a profit warning and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMorrisons undercuts rivals with meal kit deliveries
The retailer’s Eat Fresh recipe boxes are available from today
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd reports £16m sales hike in 'solid' year
Berry Bros had “restructured the balance sheet”, CEO Dan Jago told The Grocer.
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NewsFormer Aldi UK boss Roman Heini moves to Lidl
Heini was joint-MD of Aldi UK between 2010 and 2014
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NewsPoundland suppliers still 'largely without' credit insurance after nine months
Nine months on, suppliers have ‘largely been operating without it ever since’