All Coronavirus articles – Page 12
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NewsOmicron sparks fears of workforce crisis in run-up to Christmas
Defra also sought to reassure industry bosses about the levels of availability going into Christmas
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Comment & OpinionSmaller outlets have a golden opportunity as Covid complicates Christmas
The new variant will increase anxieties about visiting supermarkets, opening the door to smaller, more agile players this Christmas, says Patrick Eve, COO at Gophr
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NewsTesco facing industrial action at another nine DCs in run-up to Christmas
Usdaw members at the nine DCs are set to join Unite members already planning walkouts at another four
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NewsAsda offering 10% Christmas discount to NHS and emergency service workers
The supermarket will take 10% off shopping bills over the Christmas period for holders of a ‘Blue Light Card’
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Comment & OpinionCOP26 won’t save the planet. With Omicron, can the government even save Christmas?
Countries at COP simply promising to try harder on the climate is not much better than a new year’s resolution to eat less cake, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsSainsbury’s to postpone all staff Christmas parties amid Omicron fears
Sainsbury’s decision to postpone the Christmas gatherings came following internal discussions with the store employee representative group
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Comment & OpinionOmicron threatens supermarkets as well as hospitality this Christmas
If retail demand surges as a result of more people staying at home, it is unclear if or how the supply chain can react
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Comment & OpinionFace mask flip-flopping is a fiasco and fraught with danger for staff
The return of masks in England could make staff even more vulnerable to incidences of abuse
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NewsFace mask rules: retailers ‘extremely concerned’ about abuse of staff
ACS CEO James Lowman said retailers would not challenge shoppers breaking the rules
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NewsChampagne sales rocket by a third as in-person gatherings return
Brits bought the equivalent of an extra 2.3 million litres
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NewsWaitrose to offer base pork price to hard-hit pig farmers
The retailer said a longer-term solution than promotions was needed to ensure the sector had a sustainable future
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NewsLess festive cheese choices in future due to labour crisis, warns Joseph Heler
The Cheshire-based cheesemaker said focusing on labour-intensive products such as waxed cheeses was compromising other parts of the business
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NewsLidl GB CEO: this Christmas ‘much harder work’ than any before
Lidl is in a much better place than 12 weeks ago, and expects to a deliver a great Christmas for customers despite new isolated issues daily
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NewsBacktrack on Covid passports welcomed by Scottish retailers
Retail leaders have also urged shoppers not be be deterred from their Christmas shop,
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Analysis & FeaturesSeasons Bakery, Ingleton: a passion for people and the planet
The business was recognised in the 2021 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards for its outstanding work in supporting the local community
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Analysis & FeaturesAre farm shops making the most of EPoS systems?
The right system can improve record keeping, stock flow and marketing activity – and even manage allergen labelling
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NewsAF Blakemore sales rise by 12% in first quarter following disrupted year of trade
The wholesaler cited its £2.4m investment into pricing as a key reason for holding onto customers gained over the pandemic
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NewsIrish beef exports to Britain slumped in first half of 2021
Irish government data showed volume sales fell 19% in H1, though they were now rebounding
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NewsScottish government confirms VAT bombshell for DRS scheme deposits
No.11 informs Scottish Government the tax will apply on top of the 20p deposits on products
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NewsAF Blakemore to expand Philpotts estate after temporary closure during lockdown
Blakemore group commercial MD Jerry Marwood told The Grocer two new stores were set to open by the spring