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NewsCity snapshot: Eagle Eye secure contract to help Tesco personalise Clubcard promotions
Grocery tech firm Eagle Eye has won a one-year contract with Tesco to power its personalised Clubcard challenges. Plus, Ultimate Products chairman Jim McCarthy to leave group and Supermarket Income REIT makes first move into France
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NewsWet weather could cut UK grain harvests by a fifth
The production of wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape may be down by four million tonnes compared with 2023, a reduction of 17.5%
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NewsVoCoVo launches headset designed for convenience stores
According to global research by VoCoVo, conducted in March, 85% of small retail stores admit to having challenges with communication in store
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NewsCity News: Sainsbury’s posts booming growth but City sceptics remain
Booming sales, rising profits and a bullish forecast were not enough for Sainsbury’s to win over City sceptics this week, as it faced a fall in GM sales and the prospect of tough comparatives
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NewsButcher’s Pet Care back in the black after £30m sales growth
Petfood player Butcher’s Pet Care has bounced back into the black following stellar sales growth, driven by growth in its range and international reach
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Comment and OpinionSoft drinks is full of Willy Wonkas right now and they’re showing up the giants
Relaxation, gut health and other functional benefits are transforming soft drinks NPD
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NewsCJ Lang picks up three stores as Eddy’s Food Station collapses into administration
The transfer will start immediately, with existing staff set to be retained, ensuring a “seamless transition for both employees and customers”
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Comment and OpinionJason Momoa makes massive impact for Nuii
“Are you hungry for adventure?” asks the new brand ambassador. The adventure in question appears to be a stroll by a nice beach
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NewsMalfy partners with Remeo to launch posh spritz-flavoured lolly
The lollies contain a serve of Malfy’s blood orange gin
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NewsHarvey Nichols recovery hampered by cost increases and discounts
Latest accounts add further detail to what was a difficult period for the retailer
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NewsLidl announces £500m investment in British pork supply chain
The discounter has moved to a new producer pricing model that will pay the cost of production and guarantee minimum volumes
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NewsDCS Group aims for sales of £500m within three years
DCS, which was founded 30 years ago by entrepreneur Denys Shortt, moved its distributing operations to a 300,000 sq ft facility in Banbury in 2017
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Comment and OpinionI Could Never Go Vegan: a positive, persuasive plant-based argument
The film takes us through all the reasons offered for not going vegan, and patiently argues against them
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NewsAsda trials Diageo digital spirits screens at Express stores
Currently Asda Express stores stock a spirits range of 13 or 26 products depending on size. The new system takes the range up to 50 products
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NewsPotato industry warns of ‘spudflation’ and shortages
Many varieties are expected to face shortages in the coming months and so-called ‘spudflation’ is expected to take hold
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Comment and OpinionSupermarkets should learn lessons from food co-ops
Food co-ops recognise that local communities are their most central and active stakeholders, says Sumayyah Zannath, community organiser & fellow at Platform London/Food Ethics Council
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Analysis and FeaturesRevealed: trends driving record growth for UK’s ‘Fast 50’ food and drink brands
Despite inflation and supply disruption, the Fast 50 report reveals unprecedented growth rates, with a record number of women-led businesses
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NewsBrooklyn Brewery to lead global collaboration showcasing ‘drought resistant’ fonio grain
Brewers signed up include Carlsberg, Guinness and Thornbridge
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Comment and OpinionHow to present successfully when you’re the size of a postage stamp
For most people, presentations are now a fabulous opportunity to get some emails done
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NewsCo-op has weeks to engage in settlement talks over £450m legal claim to avoid trial
The claim centres around the £500m sale of nearly 500 former Somerfield stores in 2015