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NewsAmazon’s first UK store on site of former bookshop
The location of the store was revealed in an Instagram post by property developer Enstar Capital
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NewsMorrisons to reduce range as part of coronavirus crisis ‘war footing’
CEO David Potts has called for the temporary relaxation of GSCOP rules on delistings
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NewsCoronavirus: Müller’s Milk & More hit by ‘unprecedented’ demand surge
The service has been struggling to meet the increased demand, with shoppers complaining of shortages
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NewsStockpiling spend hit £60m in first week of coronavirus panic
Shoppers spent almost £18m on toilet tissue alone in the week ending 7 March 2020
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NewsCoronavirus: HMRC to fast-track applications for distillers to shift to hand sanitiser production
HMRC has pledged to fast-track applications for spirits producers to use tax-exempt alcohol to shift production to hand sanitisers and gels amid a national shortage
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NewsSupermarkets introduce wave of new measures to deal with coronavirus panic buying
It comes as they try to reassure customers that there is no need to panic-buy and ensure essential supplies remain available to the most vulnerable
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NewsCoronavirus: SMEs risk ‘falling between the cracks’ of new government measures
SMEs have urged the government to increase measures to help them survive the coronavirus outbreak
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NewsAldi launches botanical own-label gin brand Haysmith’s
The range has debuted in a trio of flavours inspired by ‘tropical climates’
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NewsCoronavirus cashflow squeeze ‘worse threat than Brexit’ for startups and SMEs
Food & drink SMEs have urged the industry to step up support measures as the coronavirus outbreak puts a squeeze on cashflow
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NewsRetailers welcome Chancellor’s £3bn business rates rescue package
Previously rules on state aid have prevented bailouts for bigger companies
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NewsPrinces to save 96 tonnes of plastic per year with recyclable packaging rollout
The brand is replacing all plastic packaging on its canned tuna multipacks with FSC-certified cardboard
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NewsCoronavirus: drinks industry rallies to protect business as Brits avoid on-trade
The government’s decision to advise Brits to avoid pubs and restuarants was “catastrophic for businesses and jobs”, said Hospitality UK CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsLow2NoBev trade exhibition postponed until September
The show was originally due to take place in June
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NewsCoronavirus: Spanish fruit & veg suppliers stretching to maintain production
Many fruit packhouses are operating with only half their staff due to social distancing requirements
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NewsPrivate equity giants assembling board for £7bn Asda takeover
Three private equity funds are working with major recruitment firms to identify potential executives
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NewsClipper adds two new teas to decaf lineup
Earl Grey Decaf Tea and Pure Green Decaf Tea will join its Everyday Decaf Tea in the range
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NewsAsda and Tesco close 24-hour stores to give staff chance to replenish shelves
The move will give staff time to replenish shelves as they cope with a spike in demand
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons expands online delivery and guarantees pay amid ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus challenge
Morrisons has pledged to expand its online delivery capacity and has guaranteed the pay of its staff amid what it called ”unprecedented challenges and uncertainty” around the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 March: Chancellor/Business rates, Supermarkets/Coronavirus, Compass
Rishi Sunak has announced state loan guarantees worth £330bn along with a further £20bn of financial handouts to help struggling businesses cope with the rapid spread of coronavirus, including a one-year break from business rates.
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NewsDr Will’s seeks £300k investment to fund condiments NPD
The natural condiments startup is looking for angel investors to back the brand’s growth