All Coronavirus articles – Page 58
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NewsMorrisons 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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NewsBooths 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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NewsLiverpool ‘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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NewsWaitrose 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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NewsCity 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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NewsRegal Wholesale reports soaring sales during the pandemic
Sales of home, health and hygiene products doubled from March to July
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NewsCommercial tenants and landlords ‘co-operating more’ over unpaid rent
Figures from Remit Consulting suggest retail had paid 54.7% of its bill by seven days into the latest quarter, which started at the end of September
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Comment & OpinionPanic buying didn’t happen? Efra report shows government rewriting history
The scale of the government’s buck-passing and lack of lessons learned beggars belief
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NewsLWC Drinks battles hospitality downturn with retail focus for rum and gin
LWC said the push into retail was crucial as its trading was currently 60% down on pre-coronavirus levels
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NewsFoodservice wholesaler Hunt’s expands retail operation
The expansion comes as the family-owned business continues to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsGrocery heroes honoured by the Queen in this year’s birthday list
Meet the grocery heroes honoured by the Queen for their roles during the pandemic
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NewsTesco launches new campaign to help consumers slash food waste
Tesco has worked on a waste reduction trial with environment charity Hubbub
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NewsQueues set to return as Scotland first to bring back two-metre rule
All stores north of the border were ordered to reintroduce two-metre rule restrictions from Saturday morning
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NewsMedia exaggerated panic buying claims government report
The government has denied being unprepared for the impact of the Covid crisis on the food supply chain
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NewsTwo Co-op employees recognised in birthday honours for services during pandemic
They’re being recognised for their work to keep communities fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice wholesalers have been thrown under the bus on business rates relief
Foodservice wholesalers have been thrown under the bus on business rates relief
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NewsWaitrose next to reduce prices with round of branded cuts
Its Priced to the Pound promotion rounds the prices of branded items down to the nearest pound
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Analysis & FeaturesThe virtual sales pitch: how buyers and sellers have adapted
When lockdown hit, buyers and brands had to quickly adapt to a new normal of Zoom meetings and home deliveries. Turns out, there are benefits to this new way of working
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NewsSainsbury’s wades into price war with round of 300 price cuts
The retailer said this week it had slashed the price of 300 own-label products by up to around 30%
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NewsGressingham looks to cash in on smaller Christmas gatherings with geese
Once a staple of festive dinners, goose could lend itself to Covid-19 restrictions due to its smaller size than turkey