All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 58
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NewsAsda hikes price four pints of milk to £1.65
The price hike was one of a wave of increases across the mults during October
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NewsOne in 10 low-income Londoners has under £3 a day to spend on food
Four in 10 parents to children of ages 18 or under in London with an income of under £20,000 said they had skipped meals or not bought food for themselves
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NewsFSA strike action not going ahead after failing to reach legal threshold
Unison told The Grocer the FSA had fallen short of the legal threshold by just one vote during the balloting, which closed on 31 October
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NewsM&S Food extends price lock commitment until next year
The retailer is locking the prices of over 100 “customer favourites” until the end of January 2023
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NewsTesco says younger shoppers have ‘deprioritised’ health in cost of living crisis
Tesco is launching a new awareness drive ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, urging customers to visit its pharmacies to use a risk tool
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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