All Coronavirus articles – Page 72
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ProfilesCo-op Midcounties CEO Phil Ponsonby on the biggest challenges of the pandemic
Ponsonby spoke to The Grocer about the toughest tests of the crisis, the biggest issues now, and the changes that are here to stay
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NewsOrnua Foods UK sees sales rise, but profits fall by almost £3m
The UK arm of Irish dairy co-op Ornua said the 40% drop in pre-tax profits was due to a major investment in operations
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NewsBusiness rates call for evidence launched as next revaluation pushed back to 2023
The new revaluation date means it will be based on rents payable in April 2021, reflecting the impact of the pandemic
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WebinarsBuilding better online grocery after Covid-19: our webinar is now available to view on demand
Don’t miss out on our free webinar on the lessons of the pandemic for online grocery
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NewsCo-op report reveals convenience share growth and preference for home comforts
Co-op, the largest player in the convenience sector, achieved a market share of 7.2% during the past 12 weeks
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NewsStaff tested at Welsh houmous supplier Zorba after link to coronavirus cases
Public Health Wales said it had launched ’widespread and rapid’ testing at Gwent-based Zorba Delicacies
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NewsCompass and Elior sign up to food waste app Olio
Olio said more than 70 tonnes of unused food from thousands of sites had been saved since March
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NewsCoronavirus recovery plan launched for food & drink sector
The report is aimed at governments and policymakers in Westminster, Cardiff, Holyrood and Stormont
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NewsMedina to shut Watson’s Dairy following coronavirus sales slump
Up to 144 jobs are at risk at the plant, which Medina said had become ‘unviable’
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NewsNearly 1,000 M&S management jobs to be axed
The changes would affect 950 roles from central operations to store management, M&S said
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NewsAldi buys four tonnes of British cheese in bid to help artisan cheesemakers
Close to 32,000 packs of cheese will be made available as Specialbuys in Aldi from Thursday (23 July)
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NewsIceland’s losses grow despite boost to sales
Pre-tax losses for the year ending 27 March 2020 were £71.8m, up from £53.8m the previous year, according to new accounts
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NewsPoundland launches range of reusable face masks at £5 for three
The masks are so people can ’continue to shop in style’, Poundland said
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NewsM&S to open 83 more cafés and pass VAT cut on to customers
It means that from 22 July a flat white coffee will cost £2.36 instead of £2,70, while a sausage bun will be £3.28 instead of £3.75
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Comment & OpinionShopworkers are playing a key role in retailer loyalty during coronavirus
Perhaps it really is time for supermarkets to permanently reassess the wages they pay their shopworkers
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NewsHenderson Group opens first Spar since pandemic near Belfast
The 3,013 sq ft Carnmoney Hill store opened this month, creating 21 jobs
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NewsShoppers willing to switch supermarket over safety worries, survey finds
Two-thirds of shoppers admitted loyalty to their favourite supermarket would be tested if safety measures were deemed ineffective, found a survey
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Analysis & FeaturesWill coronavirus put supermarket pay on a more equal footing?
Supermarkets have rewarded frontline staff with boosts to pay, while some have pruned back executive bonuses. Is the future more equitable?
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers report slow start to reopening
Sales are down 50% despite the return of pubs, cafés and restaurants
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket documentary highlights heroics of shopworkers
Some of those behind the reprehensible uptick in shopworker abuse ought to spend 10 minutes watching a new short documentary