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NewsOcado’s shrinking basket size is down to deflation, says Steiner
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner has put the continuing fall in basket size at the online grocer down to food deflation and changes to the way customers order at its pet product and kitchen and dining companies.
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News'Lidl people' election: why it's just not a very good analogy
The media has been desperate to find the new “Mondeo Man”, but the latest grocery-themed attempt falls flat for a few reasons
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NewsWorld of Zing to distribute unusual ingredients
Products include YogiYo Korean cooking sauces, Pump Street Bakery chocolate, Bermondsey Tonic Water, and Stellacello grapefruit liqueur
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NewsMake carrier bag charges universal, say ACS
The ACS wants all retailers to have to charge 5p for carrier bags, as has been the case in Wales since 2011, and in Scotland, since October
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NewsMenzies Distribution delivers 'robust' performance
Several “positive actions” offset newsprint and magazine declines, maintaining 2013 profit levels into 2014 at £24m – marginally down on last year’s £24.3m
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NewsAldi hits record market share as Tesco posts best growth in 18 months
Aldi share at 5%, Lidl also posts 13.6% sales growth as discounters continue rise
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NewsOcado offers reassurances over 25-year Morrisons deal
CFO Duncan Tatton-Brown believes that the contract was the best deal done under Dalton Philips, and that Morrisons are “pretty happy” with it
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NewsOnline farmers' markets site Farmhopping launched in UK
Rebel Kitchen, Chegworth Valley and Wildes Cheese are among brands that have signed up to a new online platform…
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NewsSpar's next generation format boosts Lawrence Hunt profits
Spar retailer Lawrence Hunt has reported a 73% increase in pre-tax profits to £1.3m on turnover down 2% to £37.8m…
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NewsCo-operative Food to offer 10% discount on groceries for NUS Apprentice cardholders
Money raised from the card will fund The National Society of Apprentices which represents the needs and welfare of apprentices and vocational learners
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NewsHussein Lalani plans new venture as CMA probes Poundland deal
After Poundland take-over, Hussein Lalani will either launch an online channel for 99p Stores, or expand the brand to Tanzania
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NewsMusgrave to Spar switch planned by Simon Smith convenience group
The Simon Smith Group will change all their stores to Spar, implementing the brand’s unique feel and benefiting from its international reach
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NewsFormer Aldi UK CEO Paul Foley warns over discounter price gap
Former Aldi UK boss Paul Foley says supermarkets could “suck the oxygen right out of the discounters” if they can close the price gap
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NewsTesco ensures customer-only car parks with new touchscreens
Tesco will use a touchscreen system to fine drivers who use the car park without shopping in store
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NewsTesco squares up to CCE as it pulls Schweppes lines
A dispute over prices between Tesco and Coca-Cola Enterprises has seen 25 soft drinks lines pulled from the supermarket’s shelves
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NewsCo-op Group appoints Ian Ellis as new CFO
Ellis joins from Wilko, and has previously been head of finance at Morrisons and held a senior finance role at Northern Foods
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NewsOcado seeks to develop own-label frozen range
E-grocer will attend Wabel Frozen Summit to meet possible suppliers for frozen brand, looking to tap potential growth area in online grocery shopping
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NewsMedia bites: FTSE 100, Lidl, Seabrooks, Carrefour
The FTSE 100 setting another record high yesterday is well covered by the papers today, but HSBC has warned that the good times may not last
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NewsCity snapshot: Waitrose continues to find 2015 hard going
Waitrose is continuing to find trading tough in 2015, with headline sales rising by just 0.3% in the week to 28 February. Plus, the FTSE 100 hits a record high, investors back Nicholls and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsOnline delivery service Hubbub aims to double retail members
Hubbub is aiming to more than double the number of retailers signed up with it by the end of the year…