Channels news – Page 88
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NewsSuperdrug calls for Apprenticeship Levy reform to stop ‘great applicants’ being turned away
The BRC-backed campaign is calling for more flexibility in how retailers can spend Apprenticeship Levy funds, to allow training which better meets the industry’s needs
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NewsGetir to cut headcount by 10% in ‘global restructuring’
Getir employs around 23,000 people across five countries, but “regrettably” and “with a heavy heart” will be parting ways with 2,500 of them
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales growth slows to lowest level since January
Poor weather and persistent inflation hit volumes throughout July
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NewsWaitrose to launch its first ever lunchtime meal deal
The offer, priced at £5, will hit shelves at the end of August
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NewsSainsbury’s relaunches Nectar points fruit & veg challenge
From 23 August to 10 October, the challenge returns to Sainsbury’s for the fourth year running
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NewsM&S digital chief Jeremy Pee to leave after five years
M&S said his departure was the result of a planned return to Canada with his family
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NewsWaitrose to offer police officers free hot drinks and use of break rooms
The retailer hopes the measure will act as a deterrent to would-be criminals
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NewsAdam Leyland takes on ‘gruelling’ Farm Africa sponsored walk
Leyland will be taking part in the Mahale Mountains Challenge, joining 14 other senior industry executives from in Farm Africa’s first post-pandemic sponsored walk
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News‘Genuine hope’ for Wilko, says GMB Union
GMB National Secretary Andy Prendergast said he could confirm there was hope for “at least some parts of the business” after meeting administrators
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NewsDeliveroo adds grocery top-up feature to takeaway orders
The rollout of the new feature came in response to customer demand, Deliveroo said, with many “placing a second order within minutes of their first”
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NewsTesco becomes first retailer to cover VAT on period pants
It comes after the retailer last week joined the ‘Say pants to the tax’ campaign, calling on the government to reclassify period pants as a menstrual product
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NewsM&S shares soar on news of market share growth
Marks & Spencer shares surged to a near four-year highs as its turnaround received a further boost this week
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NewsTetley owner enters breakfast cereals with muesli made from millet
Millet was a ‘nutritional and environmentally friendly crop that contributes to sustainable farming worldwide,’ said Tata Consumer Products
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NewsPlant-based seafood alternative brand Happiee makes UK debut
The range includes Breaded Calamariee Rings, Breaded Shrimpiee, Shrimpiee and Squidiee Rings
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NewsAsda adds 132-strong ingredients range aimed at home cooks
Shoppers can scan the QR codes on larger packs in the range, which will redirect them to Asda’s online recipes
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NewsAdministrators going over bids for collapsed Wilko
The outcome of the process is set to be decided within days, as 12,000 employees wait to learn if they face redundancy
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NewsIceland to trial hub-and-spoke delivery model with indie retailer Stephen Thompson
The hub-and-spoke delivery model would allow for smaller minimum drop levels
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NewsRed tape nightmare as Defra launches environmental reforms
Defra launched a new Report Packaging Data (RPD) service this week, with large companies able to submit their data from Wednesday onwards
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NewsGroceryAid hails ‘unprecedented support’ during challenging year
The charity’s annual impact report can give an insight into some of the challenges facing those working in the industry
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NewsCruzcampo lager makes UK off-trade debut
The brand was introduced to the on-trade in April and is now rolling into Tesco