Channels news – Page 85
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NewsB&M agrees to buy 51 Wilko stores as hopes for wider rescue fade
The announcement has been taken as a sign that a rescue of Wilko’s remaining 350 stores and brand is unlikely
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NewsMüller relaunches retro flavours from back catalogue
The range of ‘retro’ flavours will include Mississippi Mud Pie Inspired and Strawberry & Choc Orange Balls
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NewsCathedral City launches red leicester and smoked SKUs in brand first
Cathedral City Our Red Leicester and Our Smoked will launch into 210 Sainsbury’s stores on 13 September
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NewsMedia Bites 5 September: Asda, Wilko, Butternut Box
The billionaire owners of Asda have been asked by MPs for details of interest free-loans allegedly provided to fund the purchase of private jets
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NewsM&S price locks 140 food products until after Christmas
Improving its value perception amongst shoppers has been credited by analysts with helping drive strong sales growth at M&S Food
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NewsMaster of Malt teams up with Sainsbury’s to expand supermarket’s craft spirits offer
Brands to feature in the first wave of the ‘Craft Captaincy’ collaboration include Bathtub and Brighton Gin
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NewsMorrisons launches biggest-ever loyalty card price reductions
Morrisons first began trialling loyalty card prices last October with brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Cadbury, Mars and Nestlé
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NewsHolland & Barrett apprenticeship scheme rated highly by Ofsted
It comes as a growing number of retailers call for the Apprenticehip Levy to be reformed
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NewsMorrisons rolls out CCTV van fleet to tackle shop crime
The vans promote the supermarket’s long-running partnership with Crimestoppers and urge customers to call its helpline if they see criminal activity
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NewsTesco staff to get body cameras as Ken Murphy calls for store crime clampdown
Murphy also called for the police to be responsible for better communication with retailers on known criminals
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NewsEstée Lauder becomes latest new brand at M&S
M&S has been adding brands to its own label ranges since 2009, starting with selected food brands in 2009, followed by branded beauty lines in 2012
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NewsSandwich shortages loom as Greencore workers strike over pay
Over 500 workers are demanding increased pay with walkouts planned from 11 September until 9 October
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NewsWaitrose cancels ‘large volume’ of online deliveries due to IT error
It’s the latest in a series of IT struggles at the high-end grocer
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NewsAldi marketing director David Hills joins Asda
Hills worked at the discounter from 2007, holding a number of senior commercial roles before taking up his position as marketing chief in 2012
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NewsPilgrims Choice launches first adult snacking cheese range
The brand will launch its Pilgrims Choice Snack Sticks into 380 Tesco stores nationwide in September
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NewsHovis launches trio of ‘artisanal inspired’ loaves
Three posh SKUs will roll into stores on 4 September
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NewsHolland & Barrett accounts reveal extent of struggle
Holland & Barrett’s owner LetterOne bought back £700m of its debt in November 2022
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NewsAsda close to selling tranche of stores to lease back for 50 years
The Grocer revealed Asda was exploring the 50-year ground lease deal – an unusual arrangement for food stores – in June
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NewsGetir UK buying chief resigns from struggling rapid grocer
Neil Franklin was the first Brit hired by Getir
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NewsWilko redundancies to begin from Monday as rescue bid fails
Administrators PwC said there was no viable offer for the entire business