Channels news – Page 810
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NewsWaitrose to add six new Welcome Break stores
Waitrose has more than doubled the range stocked in its Welcome Break branches.
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NewsSainsbury's adds colour to Basics range in revamp
Sainsbury’s is relaunching its 600-strong own-label Basics value range with an updated look and new products…
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NewsCo-op members 'disgusted' as half-year dividend is scrapped
Members of The Co-operative Group have taken to social media to berate it for scrapping its interim dividend…
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NewsWaitrose's Christmas ad is a TV turkey, say consumers
“Morbid”, “depressing” and “horrific” – that was the viewers’ verdict on Waitrose’s festive TV campaign this week…
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NewsAsda to put £1bn into lowering prices over five years
Asda’s like-for-like sales were up 0.3% for 13 weeks to 4 October, the supermarket reported today, as it unveiled a new five-year strategy.
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NewsPernod Ricard UK aiming to be an ‘digital expert’ in booze
Pernod Ricard UK has plans to develop itself into an ‘digital expert’ for the grocery channel as part of a new UK-wide strategy.
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NewsAsda staff earn £17m Christmas bonus
Asda is set to reward its entire workforce with a £17m bonus this Christmas.
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NewsPoundland to launch Jane Asher bakeware range in 2014
Poundland is set to join forces with baking entrepreneur and actress Jane Asher to launch an exclusive bakeware collection in spring 2014.
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NewsBooths profits drop as staff bonus hits costs
Booths’ annual profits fell by a third to £6.4m Booths has reported a drop in annual profits after reinstating an annual bonus to staff. The northern supermarket’s operating profit fell by a third to £6.4m in the year to 31 March, according to accounts filed on Companies ...
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NewsPrince Charles defends farmers against supermarket squeeze
Prince Charles has hit out at supermarkets for “taking none of the risk” of food production and for profiting from small farmers.
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NewsSainsbury’s profits jump 7% as own-brand powers sales
Sainsbury’s has trumped its rivals by posting strong first-half trading figures, with own brand growing twice as fast as branded goods.
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NewsSmiths News wins Metro newspaper distribution deal
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News has won an exclusive contract to distribute the Metro newspaper across London and South East England.
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NewsCo-op scraps interim dividend as Bank name put in doubt
The Co-operative Group has scrapped its interim dividend due to its ongoing banking woes.
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NewsBargain Buys is new face of DiscountUK
Poundworld is set to rebrand its entire DiscountUK portfolio to Bargain Buys…
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NewsAsda Direct set to offer live availability levels
Asda Direct is to add live in-store stock levels to its website, allowing customers to reserve specific items…
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NewsOne Stop extends its independent franchise trial to five stores
One Stop has expanded its franchise trial for independent retailers to five stores…
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NewsMorrisons uses crowdsourcing to create wine blend
Morrisons has teamed up with Australian winery Rosemount Estate to crowdsource a ‘shoppers’ choice’ wine blend…
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NewsWaitrose adds spice to own-label Cook's Ingredients range
Waitrose is revamping its Cook’s Ingredients brand, replacing over a third of the products with more exotic options…
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NewsMorrisons to nominate 'M Partners' to grow categories
Morrisons is looking to change the way it deals with suppliers to help get to grips with flagging sales.
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NewsTesco unveils 10 point soft drinks plan to tackle obesity
Tesco has unveiled a 10-point plan to “fight obesity” in soft drinks…