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NewsPostmasters elected to Post Office board for first time
Saf Ismail and Elliot Jacobs were selected from a shortlist through a vote
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NewsCentral England Co-op extends free delivery service until end of the year
The free service was originally in place until all lockdown restrictions are lifted in the summer
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NewsIceland offering 10% discount for NHS staff
The discount is available until 2 May to those who present an NHS ID card at checkouts, in Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores
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NewsUber Eats announces it can now reach 90% of UK population
Grocery delivery has become one of the app’s ’fastest-growing sectors’ in the UK, according to a trading update for quarter one of 2021
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NewsSales of berries in double-digit growth during winter months
The effect of Covid-19 on consumer demand for health and in-home occasions has driven the rise
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NewsEnterprise Brands targets ready meal wastage with 16-day shelf life duo
Its new meals use patented technology to ensure a 16-day shelf life on delivery
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NewsBuxton Water launches multipack made up of 100% rPET bottles
It has rolled exclusively into Tesco
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NewsKerrygold owner Ornua hails ‘record’ profits for 2020
The dairy co-op’s 2020 accounts show a 69% increase in operating profit before exceptional items to €83.1m
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NewsTesco brand director McEttrick to leave after ‘completing turnaround’
Michelle McEttrick was hired by former CEO Dave Lewis to revamp the Tesco brand
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NewsKitwave eyes autumn moving date for HB Clark’s new HQ
The move will see HB Clark relocate from its current 40,000 sq ft depot in Westgate Brewer
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NewsSpar launches first ever pop-up under ‘Express’ fascia
The James Hall company owned store in Haworth is being refurbished
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NewsHigh-strength US RTD brand Four Loko makes UK debut
The drinks themselves are vodka-based, using both natural and artificial flavours and beet sugar as key ingredients
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NewsMedia Bites 21 April: Asda, Tobacco, ABF/Primark
The £6.8bn takeover of Asda could lead to higher fuel prices in some parts of the UK, the UK competition watchdog has warned
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NewsCity snapshot: Solid start for Heineken as strong growth in Africa makes up for Covid hit in Europe
Heineken has reported a “solid” start to the year with profits growing despite trade in Europe continuing to be hit by lockdowns. Plus, Coca-Cola European Partners changes its name following approval for its acquisition of Asia-Pacific Coke bottle Coca-Cola Amatil.
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NewsSouthern Co-op extends trial to sell food beyond best before date to 11 stores
Move follows an initial trial that kicked off at two Hampshire stores in December 2019 and February 2020
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NewsHendersons renews food-to-go range in £80k-plus investment
The wholesaler hopes to capture the opportunity for growth in the market as lockdown restrictions ease
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NewsAsda rolls out stair climbing machines for high-rise deliveries
Demand for Asda’s home shopping service has seen the supermarket increase capacity from 400,000 to 850,000 slots per week
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NewsTH Clements boosts sales and narrows losses despite weather challenges
The major brassica grower’s improved performance came about despite the impact of extreme flooding in 2019
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NewsAldi taunts M&S with relaunch of Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake
The discounter has said some of the profits will be donated to M&S’s partner charity Macmillan Cancer Support
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NewsPoundland planning new formats ‘Poundland Local’ and ‘Poundland Go!’
Poundland Local is to apply to stores in small towns and close to urban neighbourhoods, while Poundland Go! is for a new convenience format near transport hubs