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NewsCoronavirus: Nisa retailers offer free delivery to those in self-isolation
Nisa retailers across the country are stepping up to support members of their communities
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NewsCoronavirus panic buying sees scampi sales surge
Whitby Seafoods said sales of frozen scampi jumped by more than 100% last week
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NewsCoronavirus: FareShare appeals for extra funding and volunteers
The charity also issued an appeal to the food industry to step up and divert more surplus food to charities
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NewsCoronavirus: supermarkets hope to co-operate on store closures and food supplies
Retail leaders today repeated a call for calm after shopper stockpiling saw many shelves left bare
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NewsDubliner whiskey gets ‘bold’ redesign to attract younger shoppers
The whiskey has been given a ‘bold, contemporary design’ focusing on its provenance and heritage…
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NewsBiotiful Dairy combines kefir with cheese in new spreadable pots
The gut health brand has made its first foray beyond cultured yoghurts with the launch of the soft cheese
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NewsOatly adds Strawberry and Vanilla flavours to oat ice cream range
Vanilla was “uncomplicated and unpretentious”, said the brand, while Strawberry was made from 15% real mashed berries
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NewsCity snapshot: Associated British Foods warns of impact of Primark European store closures
Associated British Foods has this morning warned the temporary closures of its Primark stores in Italy, France, Spain and Austria could cost £190m in lost sales. Plus The BRC and supermarkets issue public plea over panic buying and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 March: Supermarkets/coronavirus, Morrisons, Hand sanitiser
Britain’s leading supermarkets are pleading with customers to refrain from panic buying during the coronavirus crisis, with some already rationing items and turning new customers away to cope with demand.
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NewsBaylis & Harding unveils sustainable personal care range Goodness
Comprising five plant-based products across four fragrances, it comes in fully recyclable packaging
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NewsCity News: Analysts welcome hefty price tag for Tesco’s Asian arm
Tesco’s long-shelved plans for global domination were further unwound this week with the sale of its Asian arm for £8bn, as it continues to refocus on its core business.
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NewsDifferent Dog raises over £770k in 24 hours amid wider funding plans
The premium petfood brand is now planning a wider Series A round to raise up to £4m by the end of the year
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NewsFitbakes in fundraising push to accelerate growth
The startup has launched a £200k funding drive after securing listings in the mults
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NewsCoronavirus: Government plans extension to Sunday trading hours
It is understood that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is considering the measure to allow supermarkets to cope with a huge spike in demand
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NewsSupermarkets urged to swap HFSS promotions for deals on healthier foods
The industry’s training and research charity also called for other measures, including point of sale marketing in stores
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NewsPoundstretcher COO Burcu Kerpicci out as business considers restructure
Retailer’s full-year accounts are more than two months overdue at Companies House
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NewsGroceryAid Ball raises record-breaking amount to support industry colleagues
More than 160 companies from across the industry attended the event on 5 March
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NewsTesco records grocery’s biggest advertising budget of 2019 as Sainsbury’s hikes spend
Meanwhile Morrisons dropped from fourth to seventh after its spend fell by more than 21.2%
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NewsDeliveroo launches ‘no contact’ drop-offs for coronavirus self-isolators
Customers can now use the app to request that the food is left on the doorstep
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NewsTesco seeking new sites for Jack’s discount stores
The supermarket is seeking new locations that minimise cannibalisation of its existing estate, The Grocer understands…