All Coronavirus articles – Page 111
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NewsCity snapshot: Greencore suspends financial guidance as coronavirus hits retail sales
The sandwich manufacturer said following the implementation of a UK-wide lockdown, it experienced a “marked reduction” in demand for its food-to-go options in retail
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NewsSpar enacts social distancing measures in stores
Spar’s measures include floor markings, Perspex screens at checkouts and encouraging card payments
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NewsWaitrose to give elderly and vulnerable customers priority access online
The supermarket said it would begin by contacting vulnerable Waitrose.com customers who have a partnership card and an online account
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new coronavirus emergency service: online grocery
The nation’s supermarket staff and delivery drivers are vital to the functioning of the UK during this pandemic. So what are supermarkets doing to meet soaring demand – and keep people safe?
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NewsTesco launches media campaign to push social distancing in stores
Tesco also unveiled new strict limits to the number of customers allowed in its stores, varying according to size
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Comment & OpinionMixed messages from the government are hampering the food and drinks industry’s coronavirus response
Boris Johnson clearly hasn’t grasped that the supermarkets don’t have the capacity to meet demand
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NewsChristine Tacon calls for retailers to help suppliers facing cashflow problems
Tacon has always previously refused to give any guidance on payment terms, because the issue is not covered in GSCOP
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NewsCoronavirus: Crisis talks as food & drink companies struggle to access bailout cash
Food and drink leaders are in crisis talks with the Treasury over fears hundreds of companies face going out of business as they struggle to access bailout cash pledged by the government last week
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NewsCo-op fills all 5,000 temporary store roles in under a week
The retailer announced the recruitment drive last Friday
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NewsAldi store manager personally delivers food to vulnerable customers
Environment secretary George Eustice yesterday paid tribute to food industry “heroes”
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NewsCoronavirus: Supermarkets to receive most vulnerable list for priority delivery
Once received, the grocers will be putting systems in place so those listed get easier access to delivery
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NewsBrits spend extra £467m on groceries in one week
The most popular stockpiling categories saw uplifts of more than 60%
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NewsSupermarkets slash ‘irresponsible’ promotions in attempt to manage demand
Tesco told customers this week all multibuy promotions had been removed
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NewsGeorge Eustice heaps praise on food industry worker ‘heroes’
In an open letter, the environment secretary praised the industry’s “extraordinary response” to the crisis
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NewsCoronavirus: Müller seeking up to 300 workers to cope with ‘strong’ demand
It is seeking extra staff amid high demand for its fresh milk, yoghurts and butter, as well as its delivery arm
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NewsCoronavirus: ‘US trade negotiations must be delayed’
It a letter to the prime minster, 17 charities argue it is inappropriate for trade talks to continue with both countries in lockdown
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus: Can Our Supermarkets Cope? Channel 4’s quest for disaster proves unhelpful
As grocery shelves were stripped bare, the programme received outpourings of scorn on social media for spreading yet more fear
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NewsSupermarkets seeing stock levels ‘stabilise’
This week, most supermarkets introduced measures to calm the shopping experience
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NewsFareShare & IGD lead coronavirus hunger charity crisis talks
Supermarkets and suppliers are planning to launch a massive operation with food redistribution charities
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RankingsBritain’s Biggest Brands 2020: what will the coronavirus crisis mean for purpose-driven brands?
Is it the end for ‘touchy-feely’ brands with purpose? Or will they be more important than ever before?