Iceland news and analysis – Page 11
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NewsIceland launches Christmas ad featuring Noddy Holder and Brian Blessed
The 30-second ad comes after a series of teasers posted on Iceland’s social media channels and website
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NewsIceland freezes frozen turkey prices amid Christmas shortage concerns
The supermarket is guaranteeing not to rise the price of its turkeys, which start at £10
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Uber Eats’ new model make quick-commerce pay?
Uber Eats is trialling its ‘new concept’ Market with Iceland stores
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NewsUber Eats makes rapid grocery move with new model
Unlike immediate-needs players which deliver from dedicated dark stores, Uber Eats Market has launched in partnership with Iceland, with some of the retailer’s staff dedicated to picking and packing orders in stores
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NewsYoung’s expands Gastro range to target shoppers cutting back on eating out
Scottish Mussels in Creamy Garlic & White Wine Sauce and Creamy Garlic Topped Cod Fillets will roll out in retailers this month
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NewsIceland expecting to sell 20,000 air fryers in days as shoppers look for cheaper ways to cook
New data from Kantar this week suggests shoppers are looking for ways to avoid using conventional ovens
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NewsIceland launching exclusive Mars desserts range in time for Christmas
The range includes a Galaxy Caramel Wreath, a Galaxy Yule Log, Snickers and Mars Dessert Bars and a Twix Chocolate Caramel Tart
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NewsIceland launches online Christmas page, telling shoppers it’s ‘never too early’
The retailer is tapping into the long shelf life of frozen with a banner on the page suggesting shoppers ‘spread the cost of Christmas’ by buying sooner rather than later
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NewsIceland strikes deal to launch Myprotein frozen ready meals and desserts
A five-year partnership will see the Myprotein ready meals and desserts in Iceland’s 1,000-plus stores from early next year
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Comment & OpinionIceland and Home Bargains to close all stores on Boxing Day
The two retailers said it would allow staff more time to celebrate with loved ones
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Analysis & FeaturesBroken promises: is setting environmental targets doing more harm than good?
Many brands and retailers have set big environmental targets, only to fall short. Should their ambition be applauded or discouraged – or will rule changes put a stop to them?
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NewsSales of marmalade and Dubonnet rise in Queen’s funeral week
It comes after Royal Parks issued a statement discouraging mourners from leaving out marmalade sandwiches in tribute to Her Majesty
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket opening times on the day of the Queen’s funeral
19 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the UK meaning many shops are likely to amend their opening hours
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NewsIceland partners with Del Monte to promote NHS Healthy Start on frozen fruit
Packs sold in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will carry a message saying: ‘Could you get this for free?’
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NewsCity Snapshot: Iceland halts store openings as energy bills soar
Frozen food chain Iceland has put expansion plans on hold and warned of potential store closures as the cost of energy spirals.
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NewsOli Tec smart labelling system promises to slash food waste
Oli-Tec is in conversation with several supermarkets and suppliers in the UK and US to secure a large-scale trial of its technology
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NewsIceland brings operational improvement consultancy into price talks with ready meal suppliers
The supermarket is asking suppliers to take cost price increase requests to Newton Europe for ‘validation’, The Grocer has learned
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NewsIceland rolls out Uber Eats delivery to another 675 stores
The on-demand delivery service allows customers to shop from over 4,400 grocery products on the Uber Eats app
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NewsIceland appoints ‘director of rehabilitation’ to recruit ex-offenders
Paul Cowley is himself an ex-offender, who spent six months in Risley Prison before later founding the charity Caring for Ex-Offenders
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NewsIceland’s debt rating downgraded as it slips to annual loss
Iceland’s debt rating has been downgraded by Moody’s as newly filed accounts show the supermarket fell to a pre-tax loss last year