All Coronavirus articles – Page 52
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Promotional FeaturesFrom dining out to dining in: how are shoppers re-creating the restaurant experience at home?
As more consumers cook from scratch at home, they are now looking to world foods for inspiration
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Comment & OpinionLocal teams have proved their worth through the pandemic
Keep nurturing retail teams so they can do their jobs and serve customers well, with local context I’ve been privileged to be part of this year’s Grocer Gold Awards, celebrating the retail sector’s extraordinary response to the Covid pandemic. Amidst the many challenges 2020 has thrown at ...
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NewsTesco wins Grocer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards
Tesco has picked up the coveted title of Grocer of the Year at this year’s Grocer Gold Awards
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NewsJW Filshill issues branded face masks to staff
Earlier this week, convenience chain One Stop began issuing staff at its company-owned and franchise stores with branded masks.
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NewsSales of booze spiked in wholesale channel as Brits prepared for lockdown
Alcohol sales to convenience stores was up 23% for the week ending 6 November
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas ad launched with kindness theme
The two-minute ad features various scenes of people helping one another
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NewsSupermarket ranges and promotions back at pre-pandemic levels
According to data from Assosia, for the top six supermarkets there are now 2,223 fewer product lines than at the start of March
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NewsSainsbury’s opens neighbourhood hub c-stores in Hampshire and Sussex
The retailer piloted the new concept last year in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
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NewsSoil Association launches ‘route-map’ to reinvigorate food & farming
The report, called Grow Back Better, details 10 key priorities for the government to adopt
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Promotional FeaturesSafety, ease and joy - the secret to future-proofing grocery during lockdown and beyond
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned Maslow’s hierarchy of needs on its head. Can retailers now rekindle brand loyalty by focusing on shifting consumer and digital trends?
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NewsFood price hikes loom amid pressure on commodities
Wheat, sunflower oil and soybeans are among the ingredients that have seen significant price increases in recent months
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NewsWholesalers call for clarity as Christmas trading hangs in the balance
The industry is unable to plan for Christmas demand due to the lack of detail around the government’s post-lockdown plans
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NewsOcado seeks to offer staff free vitamin D
Studies show the vitamin can reduce chance of infection by the coronavirus
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Comment & OpinionThe Dairymen 2020: Celebrating the heroes of dairy, and the launch of our first podcast
The Grocer’s first-ever podcast will feature in-depth interviews with six dairy heroes
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Trish Cannon, Wensleydale Creamery
On the very first episode of The Dairymen Podcast, we speak to dairy hero Trish Cannon from the Wensleydale Creamery
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NewsNew GCA Mark White speaks of ‘uneven playing field’ for suppliers
White said he would be closely watching supermarkets’ behaviour towards their suppliers
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NewsAldi to give store and distribution staff 10% Christmas bonus
The discounter is to give store and distribution staff a 10% bonus for November, paid in December ahead of Christmas
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NewsTrade associations call on government to lift tobacco restrictions
Tocacco wholesalers and retailers fear being left short of stock in lockdown
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NewsM&S rolls out Mobile Pay Go to all branches
M&S has also increased its payment limit from £30 to £45 as part of the move
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NewsCity snapshot: Coca-Cola HBC puts fizz back in trading as countries emerge from lockdown
Coke bottler Coca-Cola HBC has reported “strongly” improved trading in the the third quarter as its markets across Europe and Africa reopened, but volumes cotinued to be affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Plus, grocery tech firm Eagle Eye has signed a five-year agreement with Australian retail chain Woolworths Group, and markets continued to rally yesterday on vaccine hopes.