All Coronavirus articles – Page 33
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NewsFWD offers help with pandemic funding support
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors has pledged to help members access the latest £425m government funding
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NewsIan Wright to step down as CEO of the FDF
Wright, formerly Diageo’s corporate relations director, took the helm at the federation in 2015
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons seems to have developed an uncanny read of the national mood since lockdown
CEO David Potts has a good eye for optics, and a good ear too
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Covid has turned retail rents on their head
It’s an ‘occupier’s market’ as landlords have lost powers to evict. So how are retailers capitalising on that shift?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can we stop Britain’s high streets becoming ghost towns?
The pandemic has accelerated the high street’s decline. Is government support the answer, or does the concept need a wholesale rethink?
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Comment & OpinionWhat else might Morrisons earn a ‘badge of honour’ for?
Morrisons is on a winning run. What will it (and its rivals) do next?
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NewsIceland pushing online growth with web-only ‘flash sales’
The ’online flash sales’ are being pushed on social media with links to a recently created dedicated page on Iceland’s website
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NewsButlers targets summer BBQ ‘boom’ with Blacksticks Blue burger slices
The cheese is set to hit Spar outlets from 8 April, with another listing confirmed with Waitrose from 14 April
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NewsWyke Farms reports record turnover
The cheesemaker saw sales top £107m in the 12 months to 31 March
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NewsCovid profits plunge is a ‘badge of honour’ says Morrisons CEO Potts
Morrisons was hit by £290m of Covid-related costs and almost £40m to restructure its online business
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NewsRetailers welcome government extension to ban on evicting businesses
The government has also launched a call for evidence on steps to take on rent after 30 June
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NewsMash Direct grows sales as shoppers look for health and convenience in lockdown
Mash Direct has continued to grow rapidly outside its domestic Northern Ireland market as consumers looking for a blend of health and convenience throughout the coronavirus pandemic turned to its range of prepared veg.
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NewsNisa retailer in South Wales marks 20,000 home deliveries
Filco Supermarkets is now working with Snappy Shopper in seven of its nine stores
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NewsCat and dog owners warned of petfood pouch shortage
The category has been hit by surging demand amid the pandemic, with retailers warning they may not have full availability for several months
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NewsMorrisons launches new click & collect service for cafés
The retailer’s cafes currently remain closed to eat-in customers under lockdown restrictions
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NewsSmaller companies get new mass Covid testing ‘consortium model’
The new “consortium model” is aimed at companies with fewer than 50 employees
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NewsMackie’s of Scotland performs well during pandemic as shoppers turn to home comforts of ice cream
Mackie’s of Scotland has held revenues at record levels despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic as shoppers treated themselves to ice cream and chocolate during lockdown.
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NewsWeetabix targets easing of Covid-19 restrictions with coffee NPD
Sales of the brand’s breakfast drinks have been hit by the decline in the on-the-go market during the pandemic
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Comment & OpinionHow butchers have innovated and adapted to grow sales during the pandemic
Meat eaters are now prepared to spend more on better cuts – and they want to support local businesses
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NewsImplementation of junk food proposals ‘inconceivable’ because of Covid
Food and drink leaders are calling on the government to delay a crackdown on HFSS promotions