All Coronavirus articles – Page 57
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Brakes invests in 10,000 reusable masks for staff
The nanofiber filter masks are manufactured by face covering brand Ally and feature the Brakes logo.
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Brakes cuts 500 jobs and closes depots and call centres
The news comes at the end of a three-month consultation process
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Time is running out to enter The Grocer Gold Factory Manager of the Year 2020
The new award was created to celebrate the heroic efforts made by food and drink suppliers to keep supplies on supermarket shelves during the coronavirus crisis
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Co-op cuts branded and own-label prices and adds new Honest Value range
Co-op has cut prices on 300 products which include fruit and veg, fresh meat, rice, pasta, coffee and toilet roll
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Comment & Opinion
Geo-targeted media is perfect for a nation in different phases of lockdown
When we know the specific details of each region’s situation, we can carefully target using niche messaging, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Harlech Foodservice outlines £2m cost of ‘firebreak’ lockdown
Many of Harlech’s customers, including pubs, restaurants and hotels, will be forced to shut along with non-essential shops
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Nisa reveals Express store format as recruitment soars
It aims to cater for retailers operating in more compact spaces of up to 1,000 sq ft
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Store closure rates have nearly doubled in the pandemic, data shows
’Devastating impact’ likely to continue under latest lockdown restrictions, analysts warn
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Industry leaders urge Chancellor to back foodservice wholesalers
The letter said the industry had “grave concerns” over the provision of food to the public sector
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Analysis & Features
What does JLP’s five-year plan mean for Waitrose?
Chairman Sharon White announced a host of new services and corporate changes to move the group “beyond retail” and make it more efficient. But what does this all mean for its grocery arm?
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Co-op’s Steve Murrells urges PM to rethink on free school meals plea
Yesterday Boris Johnson reject a plea to intevene from Manchester United star Marcus Rashford
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Four staff members test positive for coronavirus at Central England Co-op store in Leicester
Other colleagues who were in close contact with those who have tested positive were also self-isolating
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Pret a Manger to cut 400 more jobs and close six stores
This latest redundancies come after the chain cut its workforce by a third, laying off 2,800 employees at the end of August
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Waitrose extends Deliveroo trial to further 24 stores
The supermarket has also added an extra 150 products to the range available via the delivery platform
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Morrisons launches wholesale bulk food box service for lockdown aid
Morrisons aid it had been approached by a raft of public sector and charity organisations who needed to source groceries quickly
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Booths reports sales surge thanks to staycation boom
The retailer enjoyed a strong performance at its seven Lake District stores over the summer
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Liverpool ‘wet pubs’ scramble to set up ‘substantial’ food offer to avoid closure
Pubs that do not serve food will be forced to shut if they are located in a tier three location
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Waitrose to shut cafes at Christmas
The retailer said it would shut all the facilities from 13 December with a gradual re-opening from mid-January
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City snapshot: Marston’s to cut up to 2,150 jobs amid new coronavirus restrictions
Pub and brewing company Marston’s is to cut 2,150 roles after the coronavirus lockdown and ongoing restrictions have had a “material” impact on its trading. Plus, new chairman at BAT, Domino’s Pizza sees sales uplift, Distil benefits from drinking at home and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Regal Wholesale reports soaring sales during the pandemic
Sales of home, health and hygiene products doubled from March to July