All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 50
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NewsMorrisons removes all plastic from Christmas gift wrap and accessories
The supermarket has already removed glitter and plastic from paper wrap, crackers and cards in previous years
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NewsRetail workers ‘overworked and underappreciated’ amid industry-wide labour shortages
53% of grocery business leaders feeling anxious about Covid infections further affecting their workforces
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NewsHeart of England Co-op sets up money-saving measures for staff and shoppers
The society is also setting up a sponsored breakfast club to provide free cereal, milk and bread for employees
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NewsWelsh government bodies respond to rise in food poverty
As the cost of living crisis mounts, the Welsh government has grown increasingly concerned about food poverty
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Comment & OpinionWhy climate competency training is vital for corporate directors
Boards have the most influence in driving change in the name of the environment, says Kate Cawley, founder of the Future Food Movement and Veris Strategies
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NewsMorrisons takes on Tesco Clubcard with loyalty card-only offers
Point of sale material advertising the new initiative began appearing in Morrisons stores over the weekend
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NewsFree-range egg farmers losing £300,000 per flock as inflation crisis deepens
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association has said that the only solution to the rising production costs is an increase in farmgate prices
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Comment & OpinionOcado’s Nigella partnership: misstep or genius move?
As the cost of living crisis bites, is it wise to appoint a multimillionaire daughter of a Tory Lord, who is known for her decadent recipes?
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NewsMorrisons outlines plan to recruit 3,500 extra staff at Christmas
Roles are being advertised across the UK in Morrisons’ stores, food making and logistics operations
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NewsWaitrose loyalty scheme still plagued by complaints eight months after revamp
Users of the MyWaitrose loyalty scheme have complained of high spending thresholds to qualify for discounts offered in postal vouchers
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NewsFood price crisis plunges millions into hunger for first time
A survey of 9,500 charities found 90% had seen a rise in demand for their services, with almost 30% seeing it double
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NewsAsda’s meat-free nudge trial sees decline in sales to cash-strapped shoppers
Asda said it was determined to ramp up its meat-free range and would learn from the trial
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NewsOcado partners with Nigella Lawson on curated aisle and budget recipe range
Ingredients are chiefly “day-to-day essentials”, the resulting meals “all high on flavour and low on effort”
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Comment & OpinionAs Royal Mail strikes hit, DTC brands must set expectations
First-class customer service should be the priority as delivery disruption looks inevitable, says Nick Delis, senior VP of international and strategic business, Five9
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Analysis & FeaturesWatch: A cost of living survival guide for shops, shoppers and suppliers
The Grocer’s managing editor Emma Weinbren hosts this discussion on the origins of the cost of living crisis and what it means for the fmcg sector going forward
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NewsAdjudicator set for showdown talks with supermarkets over delays to payments
The latest intervention comes after the adjudicator published a set of “golden rules” in January which were voluntarily taken up by all supermarkets
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NewsPrice of cheapest groceries soars 17% in a year
The data showed that low-cost everyday grocery items have become more expensive at a greater rate than the overall rate of inflation for food and drink
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Comment & OpinionHow supermarkets can recycle energy to beat rising costs
Supermarkets have the chance to become energy-efficient and benefit their local communities, says Daniel Scott, VP, Danfoss Climate Solutions Sales Northern Europe
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NewsFood producer profit warnings hit 21-year high as costs spiral
Profits warnings have spiked at UK-listed firms amid soaring input cost inflation, with pressure on food producers’ bottom lines the most severe for more than 20 years.
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NewsPrinces survey shows shoppers planning to buy more canned goods
Those planning to buy more canned goods cited lower prices and longer shelf lives as key motivations for doing so, found a survey of over 1,000 consumers by Princes