Channels news – Page 622
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NewsSainsbury's to remove all plastic from its cotton buds
Supermarket will use a biodegradable glue having already pledged to replace the plastic stick with paper by the end of 2017
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NewsWaitrose adds 10 biomethane-fuelled trucks to fleet
Each new truck cost Waitrose 50% more than the diesel equivalent, but offers fuel savings of up to £20,000 annually
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NewsCity snapshot: Christmas hampers boost first-half sales and profits at Hotel Chocolat
Luxury chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has reported sweet growth in first-half sales and profits thanks to new store openings and strong Christmas trading.
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NewsAsda's Project Renewal quietly wound up by Sean Clarke
Chain reports 10th consecutive period of like-for-like sales decline but rules out ’nuclear’ price option
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NewsAsda like-for-like sales fall 2.9% in the fourth quarter
Performance was an improvement on recent quarters, and shows signs of turnaround under new CEO Sean Clarke
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NewsLoyalty levels low as shoppers are 'spoilt for choice'
The top reasons for switching were low everyday prices and better value for money
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NewsBerry Bros. & Rudd unveils second limited-edition wine label
As many as 4,000 bottles of Good Ordinary Claret have been released featuring Bacchus
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NewsMike Coupe hits out at 'failing' business rates system
Coupe criticised the system for failing to take into account new online players in the market
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NewsAmazon reveals plans to add 5,000 UK jobs in 2017
The recruitment drive will take its UK workforce to 24,000 – up from 15,500 at end of last year
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NewsPalmer & Harvey launches new transactional website
The first phase of the new website went live on 7 February with 200 retailers
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NewsBusiness rate appeal change proposals slammed by retailers
13 different trade groups, including the BRC, the ACS and the BPF, have condemned the proposals
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NewsMorrisons ditches customer complaint charges to suppliers
The retailer notified suppliers this week in a letter from group commercial director Darren Blackhurst
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NewsThree quarters of fruit and veg eaten in UK is imported
The UK is only 52% self-sufficient in food, with just 23% of the fruit and veg eaten in Britain grown here
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NewsPoundshop secures £2m funds from Foresight to fuel growth
Poundshop.com has secured a £2m investment to accelerate growth with backing from venture capital firm Foresight
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NewsTesco could be fined for promotions scandal, says IPM
The Institute of Promotional Marketing has called for Tesco to be fined for overcharging customers
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NewsBestway warns retailers over unregistered booze sellers
The Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme (AWRS) was announced in 2013’s autumn statement by then chancellor George Osborne
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NewsBidvest Foodservice announces Bidfood name change
The company has already implemented the name change in other countries such as Australia and New Zealand
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NewsSpar Go loyalty app set for trial next month
Member-only pricing is available to give registered app users discounts on everyday items like eggs or milk
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NewsThe Co-op to add local ranges to all c-stores in shake-up
The move is part of its Renewal strategy under new CEO Steve Murrells