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NewsBusiness rates system means poor regions are subsidising London, claims BRC
In its latest call for radical reform in tomorrow’s Budget, the BRC said the government’s own figures showed the scale of …
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NewsDon’t panic: toilet roll production and distribution normal, say suppliers
The outbreak has had no immediate impact on the UK tissue industry, tissue manufacturing, wholesale stock levels, the industry supply chain or supply to retailers
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NewsCoronavirus: Ocado pleads for supplier help to cope with demand
A pleading communication from Ocado Retail CEO Mel Smith warned suppliers to expect ‘volatility in orders placed’
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NewsMontezuma’s claims UK first with entirely sustainable packaging move
All the chocolate brand’s packaging is now recyclable, compostable or biodegradable
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NewsCoca-Cola adds Cherry flavour to Energy range
The supplier has also tweaked the recipe for the existing Coca-Cola Energy drinks
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NewsIllva Saronno to launch its own Disaronno UK distribution arm
The move will end the 20-year partnership with its UK distributor William Grant & Sons
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NewsChancellor urged to introduce business rates relief for coronavirus-impacted retailers
Property firm Colliers wants ‘discretionary rate relief’ to be funded by the government centrally
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NewsBirds Eye looks to ‘change perception’ of frozen veg with Steamfresh overhaul
The range will carry a ‘simplified’ design that will underline the nutritional benefits of steamed veg
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NewsSainsbury’s joins major supermarkets rationing sales of hygiene products
The retailer is now limiting purchases of handwash, tissues, cleaning products and pain relief
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NewsIceland has cut 29% of plastic packaging, Walker reveals
The frozen food chain’s MD Richard Walker announced its latest milestone in its journey to plastic-free packaging at The Grocer Conference in London today
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NewsGeary’s Bakery launches artisanal bread brand Jason’s
The brand has debuted with three loaves launching at M&S
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NewsCalls for carrier bag charge to be dropped as part of coronavirus fight
The Grocer understands the proposal was made by a leading supermarket boss yesterday
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NewsACS Crime Report reveals 50,000 incidents of violent crime
Local shops had lost over £211m as a direct result of crime in 2019
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NewsCoronavirus: New emergency plans could use army to deliver food to shops
Ministers have stepped up their talks with the industry on how to tackle the crisis
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NewsCity snapshot: Food and healthcare sales spike amid coronavirus fears
Sales of food and healthcare products have edged higher at the end of February, amid growing concerns around the global coronavirus outbreak
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NewsMedia Bites 10 March: Tesco, Retail sales, Amazon
Tesco is planning to hand out £5bn to shareholders and pump £2.5bn into its pension fund after lining up the sale of its Thai and Malaysian businesses.
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NewsBetter Nature raises over £400k to take tempeh into the mainstream
The vegan startup will use the funds to accelerate NPD and for sales and marketing as it hopes to take tempeh into the mainstream
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NewsCoronavirus: government agrees to temporarily scrap delivery curfews
It said the move would help ease temporary shortages caused by panic buying
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NewsAldi reacts to Tesco’s Price Match marketing with counter-offensive
Aldi has hit back with direct price comparisons in a series of press and social media ads
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NewsUK-based online CBD marketplace Alphagreen raises £500k
Alphagreen, Europe’s largest consumer marketplace for CBD products, will use the funds to support its expansion across European markets