All Coronavirus articles – Page 69
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Comment & Opinion
How fmcg companies are beating the low investor expectations of the Covid era
Less complexity keeps retailers happy and boosts margins, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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News
Welsh minister rails against Brexit trade deal impasse
Food and drink suppliers in Wales faced a ‘hugely concerning’ future without clarity on trade deals, warned Lesley Griffiths
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New government-backed guide promises up-to-date Covid advice for retailers
The guide, aimed at retailers ranging ‘from department stores to greengrocers’, promises up-to-date information on responsibilities to staff and customers
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WH Smith to cut up to 1,500 jobs after coronavirus sales slump
The group said the costs associated with its restructure will be in the region of £15m-£19m
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Asda launches new delivery van returns service for George clothing
The trial is currently taking place in the York and Milton Keynes areas
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Parfetts stockpiling toilet roll and more to prepare for coronavirus second wave
Two of Parfetts’ depots are currently under localised lockdowns in Manchester and Halifax
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Co-op launches its first face coverings for children
Face coverings are currently one of its top three most shopped items
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Profits lose fizz at Coke bottler Coca-Cola HBC during lockdown
Profits went flat at Coca-Cola HBC as the world went into lockdown, but the fizzy drink bottler reported “encouraging” signs as markets reopened.
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News
M&S trials food-to-go vending machine with sandwiches, snacks and more
It was introduced last week at its Simply Food store at Cherwell Valley services
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Wow Stuff claims first with design-your-own face mask kits for kids
Masks can be made on a regular home inkjet printer using the kit’s A4 sheets of 100% cotton sheets
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Coronavirus and Brexit causing increased costs for produce importers
Passenger flights remain well below pre-pandemic levels, fresh-cut fruit supplier Blue Skies has warned
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Dairy sector hails success of Milk Your Moments ad push
The £1m-plus ad campaign was backed by industry and government and aimed to increase dairy consumption in the home
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Government urged to give clarity over business rates to save jobs
Clarity is needed over whether the business rates holiday for retail and hospitality will continue beyond April 2021, say property experts
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Comment & Opinion
Queuing apps are just the start: technology can do so much more
Retailers should use technology to address the customer experience in a proactive way, says Rebecca Crook, chief growth officer at Somo
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Comment & Opinion
Government has left face masks row for retailers to deal with
Legislation makes it hard for retailers to insist staff wear face masks, but they must insist customers do
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Analysis & Features
The Shopper Shrink: how wearing masks will change how people behave in supermarkets
As retailers wrestle with how to police and enforce the new legislation, here are two shifts in shopper behaviour they need to look out for
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News
Face mask rules may have to be reviewed, warns House of Lords report
The new rules have added to rising tide of violence and abuse directed towards shopworkers
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News
Waitrose rolls out drive-through collection service
Some locations also offer John Lewis click & collect and return services
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At-home demand helps Quorn offset foodservice shutdown
A spike in demand from supermarket shoppers has helped meat-free brand Quorn offset a collapse in its foodservice business throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
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AVA Berries reports strongest strawberry sales season yet
The supplier had sold almost 4.7 million punnets since the start of May