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Morrisons signs up Fresh & Proper as third Together with Morrisons retailer
Fresh & Proper MD Joshua James – the son of James Graven Group owner Jonathan James – has been working with Morrisons on the project for eight months
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All Wilko stores to close by early October, with over 10,000 workers facing redundancy
The joint administrators said that despite extensive efforts, it had become clear no significant part of Wilko operations could be rescued as a going concern
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Defra investigation identifies dozens of buildings feared to contain ‘crumbling’ concrete
Defra’s permanent secretary Tamara Finkelstein told a hearing of the House of Commons public accounts committee yesterday more than 500 buildings were being investigated
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The Collective launches limited-edition spiced plum & custard yoghurt
It is made of ‘rich and creamy vanilla custard’ with a ‘punchy, spiced plum compote’ made with stanley plums
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City snapshot: Grocery inflation falls to lowest level for over 12 months
Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level in over 12 months at 12.2% for the four weeks to 3 September 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar
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Media Bites 12 September: Wilko, supermarket price war, vapes
The latest development in the Wilko administration dominates headlines this morning as hopes for a rescue disappear.
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Whisky distillers get new guidelines from British Standards Institution
The standard aims to help ‘both established brands and new market entrants demonstrate quality and authenticity’
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Planet Organic store to close after failing to agree lease with Iceland
It is not clear how the closure could affect Renée Elliott’s turnaround plan
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Retail leaders write to Jeremy Hunt calling for business rates freeze
Without a freeze in the business rates multiplier – used to calculate the commercial property tax – there will be new upward pressure on prices just as inflation has begun to ease, according to a letter signed by major supermarkets
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Nisa partners with rota and payroll provider S4Labour
The partnership aims to help Nisa retailers and forecourt operators reduce the time they spend on managing and paying their staff
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Heinz launches Mexican-inspired meal kit brand Las Chicas
The range was developed in partnership with Mexican culinary institute El Claustro and two up-and-coming female chefs
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Kellogg’s approves separation into two new companies
Kellogg’s has approved the separation of the cereal giant into two new separate companies, with a change of name and a new stock exchange listing
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Aldi makes its biggest round of price cuts this year
The 55 fruit & veg lines are reduced by an average of around 11%
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Iceland Foods’ interest-free microloan scheme to be extended
The retailer launched the scheme in conjunction with the chairty Fair For You in August 2022
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Nestlé to make low-carbon fertiliser from Kit Kat production waste
Nestlé announced a two-year trial to evaluate the fertiliser’s performance on crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas emission reduction
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Meat Business Women kicks off new campaign to improve inclusivity in meat industry
The new push aims to empower women in the industry, foster the involvement of male allies and encourage a more inclusive sector
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Hundreds of individual Wilko stores for sale as union says all are to close by early October
In an update for members this morning, GMB said administrators at PwC had confirmed an offer for hundreds of stores as a going concern had fallen through
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Brian Farrell takes over in CEO role at Kepak’s Foods Division
Farrell takes over from Simon Walker, who has been promoted to group CEO, in the role
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Waitrose extends price cut scheme for third time this year
It’s the third and final tranche of planned cuts following a value investment announced in February
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Media Bites 11 September: Morrisons/MFG, business rates, John Lewis/Waitrose
Motor Fuel Group is in talks over a £2bn deal to gobble up Morrisons’ petrol forecourts