All Coronavirus articles – Page 119
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NewsCoronavirus: most supermarkets to enact restrictions to curb panic buying
Initial curbs look set to be a four-product limit on all skus
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus will change our lives. Retailers are already adapting to a new normal
This crisis threatens long-term, fundamental change to our lifestyles. And supermarkets are in the front line
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NewsCoronavirus: Iceland encourages store managers nationwide to dedicate hours to elderly shoppers
The move comes after the Iceland branch in the Kennedy Centre in Belfast said the store hours of 8am-9am would be set aside for the elderly from Tuesday 17 March
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NewsCoronavirus: Italian food restocks facing delays due to lorry shortage
Italian products like pasta and tinned tomatoes have been most hit by panic buying
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NewsCoronavirus: Nisa retailers offer free delivery to those in self-isolation
Nisa retailers across the country are stepping up to support members of their communities
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NewsCoronavirus panic buying sees scampi sales surge
Whitby Seafoods said sales of frozen scampi jumped by more than 100% last week
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NewsCoronavirus: FareShare appeals for extra funding and volunteers
The charity also issued an appeal to the food industry to step up and divert more surplus food to charities
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NewsCoronavirus: supermarkets hope to co-operate on store closures and food supplies
Retail leaders today repeated a call for calm after shopper stockpiling saw many shelves left bare
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus: statements from the supermarket bosses
Supermarket bosses have penned letters to let customers know they’re keeping warehouses fully stocked, restricting bulk purchases and that they shouldn’t be buying more than they need
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NewsCity snapshot: Associated British Foods warns of impact of Primark European store closures
Associated British Foods has this morning warned the temporary closures of its Primark stores in Italy, France, Spain and Austria could cost £190m in lost sales. Plus The BRC and supermarkets issue public plea over panic buying and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCoronavirus: Government plans extension to Sunday trading hours
It is understood that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is considering the measure to allow supermarkets to cope with a huge spike in demand
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NewsDeliveroo launches ‘no contact’ drop-offs for coronavirus self-isolators
Customers can now use the app to request that the food is left on the doorstep
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NewsMorrisons looks to ease small supplier cashflow problems with faster payments
Farmers, local food makers and many more small businesses will be paid early
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is the food and drink supply chain coping with coronavirus?
The impact of Covid-19 is only getting worse. Can the industry cope, and what needs to be done?
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NewsCoronavirus: British Meat Processors Association postpones conference
Delegates from around the world were expected to attend the body’s Rethink conference on 17 March
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NewsIceland boss calls for coronavirus minister to aid industry communication
Walker described the government’s initial response to the outbreak as “non-existent”
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink is doing a great job, keeping calm and carrying on amidst the panic buying
Shoppers have been voting with their feet and their fingers as panic has set in
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Comment & OpinionStockpiling could lead to a much-needed revival for frozen food
Freezer sales jumped over 200% last week, according to manufacturer AO.com
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NewsCoronavirus: Ocado delivering no further than doorstep
Drivers will no longer enter customers’ homes to carry in deliveries
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NewsCoronavirus: Emergency measures will give supermarkets a ‘key role’ in fighting virus
Ministers are set to press the button on changes including allowing supermarkets to share data to try to avoid food shortages