All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 135
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Analysis & Features‘A tale of two divisions’: analysts react to M&S food growth
Total food revenues rose 1.2% to £2.85bn in the six months to 28 September 2019
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s sales and profits plunge despite price cuts
Sainsbury’s has fallen to a loss in its first half as the supermarket suffered from higher marketing costs, comparisons with good trading a year ago and the impact of cost savings
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Comment & OpinionPositive news for M&S at last, but its turnaround is far from over
As M&S unveiled its half-year results today, there was a sense of optimism that had been absent for some time
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NewsPlatinum Retail sees profits soar as forecourt expansion continues
A fall in oil prices towards the end of 2018 and the expansion of the estate helped improve gross margins
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NewsSainsbury’s signs up to ProductDNA supplier information platform
The supermarket’s first ProductDNA pilot will begin in early 2020 with a small number of branded suppliers
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NewsCity snapshot: Marks & Spencer food sales rise after two years but profits drop
Marks & Spencer reported growth in its food business but group revenues and profits were dragged down by a poor first-half performance from the clothing and home division
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NewsWaitrose food trends report notes eco-friendly choices of ‘mindful’ shoppers
Waitrose MD Rob Collins said the findings showed a move away from materialism and towards a rise in kindness
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NewsPost Office to increase postmaster pay by 10%
The £37m pay bump is made up of a £20m increase during 2020/21 and the £17m a year rise already announced in August 2019
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NewsJJ Food Service adds range of vegan and eco-friendly hygiene products
The wholesaler now stocks washing-up liquid, multi-action cleaning spray and more lines that are Vegan Society approved
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Grocer 33Waitrose Buxton: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We offer something fairly unique in the town in terms of service and offer of products’
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NewsNisa stores given access to Co-op’s branded and own-label frozen range
The expansion of the frozen range is supported by a 100-page brochure for retailers and PoS advertising
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NewsRetail sector pay driven up by rise in high-skill roles
The gender pay gap in retail was broadly in line with last year at 9.5% in favour of males
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NewsSymington’s names Fox’s David Cox as new CEO
Cox is set to start his new role om Monday 4 November
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NewsScottish DRS retailers could qualify for rates relief, says Sturgeon
Relief will be offered to retailers chosing to install a reverse vending machine
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NewsChristmas beer deliveries under threat as Tradeteam workers vote to strike
Unite the Union is planning a rolling programme of strike dates at the Enfield depot
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NewsNisa rolls out next-day delivery service for retailers
Twilight deliveries of ambient goods have been piloted over recent months on certain routes
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches 5p charge for single-use paper bags
Holland & Barrett said it hoped the new move would act as a reminder for customers to “think twice”
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NewsScrutinise palm oil supply chains, urges conservation charity
New research showed that just 22% of companies reported they could trace 100% of the raw materials arriving at their mills
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NewsBoots UK sales and profits fall in face of ‘very challenging’ UK market
Sales decreased by 1.8% on a constant currency basis, mainly because of a 2.1% decline in Boots UK
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NewsFood engineering excellence research centre opens in Sheffield
The centre has been developed in partnership with the FDF and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink