Channels news – Page 560
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NewsCo-op's Steve Murrells urges post-Brexit EU partnership
Murrells welcomed Michael Gove’s pledge that payments to farmers would be extended post-Brexit
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NewsSpar to launch in-house training to tackle sexual misconduct
Spar was unable to find a suitable existing training programme
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NewsSainsbury's raises profits forecasts after record Christmas
Sainsbury’s has lifted its profits expectations for the year after a record Christmas week, but the supermarket’s growth was held back by declining general merchandise sales as Argos struggled.
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NewsAsda Halloween ad did not breach schedule rules says ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority received 62 complaints over the commercial, described by some as “distressing”
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NewsTenderstem broccoli makes frozen debut with Iceland listing
Brand licensor Coregeo said it was also eyeing listings with other supermarkets in response to positive feedback
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NewsCo-op to grow vegan wine offer to 100 SKUs in 2018
The retailer will “continue to challenge suppliers to make wines vegan, where they can”
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NewsLincolnshire Co-operative reports 7% Christmas boost
The society paid out a dividend bonus of £1.9m to its 280,000 members in December
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NewsTesco CEO urges suppliers to slash prices of healthy products
Supermarket admits that healthier products are more expensive as it launches five-year Little Helps strategy
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NewsPETA petition calls on Greggs to offer a vegan sausage roll
Greggs’ vegan offering currently includes potato wedges, mince pies, and soya milk
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NewsWaitrose trials bespoke nutritionist services in two stores
Service is being offered at the supermarket’s Canary Wharf and Kingston upon Thames branches
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NewsFoodit to back surcharge ban by absorbing credit card fees
Businesses will not be allowed to add “rip-off” surcharges for card payments from 13 January…
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NewsPoundworld profits slump following 'significant' investment
Discounter is looking to open “a substantial” number of stores in each of the next three years
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NewsMorrisons reports festive sales boost
Morrisons has reported a 2.8% uplift in group like for like sales excluding fuel over the ten weeks to 7 January and a 3.7% jump over the Christmas period.
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NewsMedia Bites 9 Jan: Festive spending, Lidl, Retail administrations
Rising food costs meant consumers had little left over to spend on a festive splurge, according to the latest retail industry figures.
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NewsAlpro expands Costa partnership with Coconut For Professionals
The agreement builds on the brand and Costa’s existing relationship
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NewsRetailers sign up to corrosive acid sales ban to under-18s
Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and The Co-op sign up to voluntary government scheme for acid and corrosive substances
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NewsLidl to open largest UK regional distribution centre in Luton
The new distribution centre follows the opening of two new RDCs in Exeter and Wednesbury in 2017
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NewsPoundland announces listing of 40 more big brand lines
The chain has struck deals with suppliers including Mondelez, Haribo, Reckitt Benckiser, Britvic, GSK, P&G and Mars
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NewsCentral England Co-operative prepares next raft of store openings
Last year’s investment included expenditure on eight new food stores and the relaunch of over 20 convenience outlets
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NewsTesco launches 20-strong Wicked Kitchen vegan range
The Wicked brand was pioneered by Derek Sarno, Tesco’s executive chef and director of plant-based innovation