Channels news – Page 559
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NewsVegetarian Express launches Seed-bank plant-based recipe service
Vegetarian Express claims each dish has been carefully analysed to show its environmental benefit…
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NewsBooker reports strong third-quarter growth
Booker recorded strong growth in the third quarter, despite a drag from falling tobacco sales…
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NewsTesco and M&S both fall short of City expectations
“Super Thursday” proved anything but super for the grocers this week
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NewsOcado trials robot assistants for warehouse workers
Ocado said that such technology could be rolled out widely in its customer fulfilment centres by 2025…
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NewsLidl wins Christmas but the surprise package is... Asda
Tesco had been tipped to ‘win’ Christmas, but it was hit by sluggish general merchandise sales and a hit from the collapse of wholesaler Palmer & Harvey
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NewsBeef producers claim Tesco prioritised Irish beef over Christmas
NBA says it is ‘shameful for Tesco to blame the quality of British product for its absence on Tesco shelves’
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M Bargains sales soar in Christmas run up
The march of the discounters continues this morning as B&M Bargains unveils strong results in the run up to Christmas, driven by a “robust” performance of its grocery and fmcg ranges. Plus, Conviviality announces raft of organisational changes, with Mark Aylwin leaving the group.
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NewsTesco to trial deposit return scheme in battle to cut plastic
Move comes as Theresa May set out plans to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042
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NewsPlastic-free aisles urged as PM guns for avoidable plastic waste
Environmental plan proposes aisles without any plastic packaging, where all food is sold loose
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NewsPersonalised ready meals 'of interest to a third of adults'
A study of 2,000 adults by Leatherhead Food Research found 32% are interested in tailored kits and ready meals
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NewsOcado Technology to open permanent Barcelona office
The Ocado Group division first opened a temporary office in the city in 2016
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NewsDiageo links with UberEats for c-store booze deliveries
The move capitalises on “a shift in millennial needs and a rise in tech-enabled delivery channels”…
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NewsMedia Bites 11 January: Sainsbury's, Lidl, M&S
It’s Sainsbury’s turn to face the media spotlight as it becomes the latest supermarket to update the market on its Christmas trading.
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NewsShine taken off record Christmas at Tesco by collapse of Palmer & Harvey
Tesco and Waitrose have both managed to drive underlying sales growth over Christmas, but Marks & Spencer lost out to Aldi and Lidl as like-for-like food numbers declined. However, the shine was taken off Tesco’s results by the impact of the Palmer & Harvey collapse.
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NewsRichard Rose joins Hancocks in non-executive role
Rose is a former chairman of Booker and AO World
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NewsM&S to invest £25m in 'digital-first' tech programme changes
Retailer plans to transfer 250 existing technology roles to Tata Consultancy Services
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NewsAldi and Lidl outpacing big four in supermarket space race
However even the discounters have scaled back on applications
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NewsIndependent retail bodies welcome 5p bag charge extension
Theresa May is expected to outline the proposals on Thursday as part of a high-profile speech on the environment
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NewsHumphrey Singer to become new M&S chief finance officer
Singer, finance director of Dixons Carphone, will replace Helen Weir, who is leaving to pursue a portfolio career
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NewsBailiff visits to retailers hits 10,000 since rates increase
Altus Group suggested 41,000 business premises were referred by councils to bailiffs between April and August