All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 119
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NewsShopworker abuse frequency has doubled since coronavirus outbreak
Shopworkers union Usdaw called for urgent action from the government to tackle the problem
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NewsRetail display manufacturer Kesslers shifts to PPE production
Kesslers has put together safety packs for retailers which include protective guards, till dividers and Covid-19 awareness signs
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NewsWaitrose sees 8% sales hike as John Lewis faces slump
Chairman Sharon White is take a 20% pay cut on her £990,000 annual salary
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NewsSainsbury’s partners with software group for AI supply chain platform
The new artificial intelligence-powered platform is expected to be able to predict and prevent potential supply chain disruptions
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NewsBlakemore Foodservice launches click & collect service at Darlaston DC
The service, which has a minimum spend of £50 per order, allows members of the public to buy food in bulk
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NewsCo-op Midcounties makes 10,000 food deliveries to vulnerable people
Since launching a home delivery service from scratch earlier this month, the society has partnered with 100 volunteering groups and 600 volunteers
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NewsSainsbury’s launches volunteer card to support those shopping for self-isolators
The new card follows a similar initiative by Waitrose earlier this month
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NewsBooths launches click & collect service to help coronavirus-affected shoppers
The new service is in addition to the emergency essential delivery service the supermarket is already offering customers
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NewsConsumer spending on essential items soared in March, says Barclaycard
Supermarket purchases drove much of the 11.6% growth on essential spending, with the category increasing by 21.3%
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NewsBakkavor faces investigation over face coverings issued to protect workers against coronavirus
HSE is looking into the claims made by the GMB union
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co pays workers coronavirus bonus
The company this week made a “thank-you payment” of £100 to all workers in its factories
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NewsWaitrose to extend Rapid delivery and increase number of click & collect slots
At least 40% of the new slots will be reserved exclusively for elderly and vulnerable customers
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NewsMorrisons and Kellogg’s to provide kids’ cereal through Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast works with 480 partner schools in disadvantaged areas of the UK, providing nutritious food to children
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Grocer 33Staff ‘incredibly helpful’ at winning Sainsbury’s Newquay store
Stock levels were much improved across the board once again this week
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Newquay: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘In retail we are used to landing change consistently and quite quickly’
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NewsWaitrose launches initiatives to support vulnerable suppliers
The supermarket has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing from British farmers
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NewsGMB urges coronavirus supply chain summit to set worker safety standards
The union is calling for a set of industry standard to be adopted by suppliers
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NewsPret to reopen 10 London stores to serve nearby hospitals
The shops in the capital will open their kitchens from Thursday 16 April for takeaway and delivery only
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NewsDriving instructors offer to deliver food to those self-isolating
In a bid to find work for its 1,500 instructors, Red Driving School is reaching out to employers seeking temporary drivers to deliver food
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NewsShops report rise in social distancing resistance and staff abuse
Usdaw received an increase in calls from its members over the Easter weekend