Latest supermarket news – Page 154
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NewsM&S criticised for posting uncredited recipe inspired by Dishoom
The row comes just weeks after M&S launched a legal suit against Aldi over its caterpillar cake
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NewsM&S to source all chicken from ‘slower-reared’ birds by 2022
It means the retailer will have made a major step towards meeting its Better Chicken Commitment welfare pledge
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NewsSlave labour warnings raised amid labour shortages
The desperate need for labour will open the door to exploitation, experts have warned
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NewsOcado to offer sponsored prime positioning to all suppliers
The online grocer will invite all suppliers to boost their positioning over the next 12-18 months
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NewsAsda staff to move to ‘hybrid’ working from home model as social distancing ends
Staff at its offices will operate under what it has labelled a ‘work where it works system’
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NewsRetail industry needs change from the top to achieve D&I targets, says Diversity in Retail
Diversity in Retail has set up a series of meetings, cohorts, committees and steering groups to facilitate cross-industry collaboration
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NewsWaitrose wins two awards at the International Wine Challenge Awards 2021
Waitrose the retailer was named both Supermarket of the Year and Specialist Retailer for Englan
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NewsNestlé launches Middle Eastern-inspired food brand Mezeast
The 11-strong product range was inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine’s aromatic dishes and sharing food culture, said Nestlé
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News‘Huge potential’ for insect feeds, claim Tesco and WWF
Around 240,000 tonnes of insect meal per year could potentially be sourced from UK insect farms
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NewsAsda becomes first supermarket to trial one-hour delivery across full range
The express delivery service has been launched this week at three Asda stores
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales hold steady in June despite lockdown relaxation
Grocery sales remained largely unchanged in June despite the widespread reopening of pubs and restaurants, as Nielsen data shows the discounters regaining market share as shopping habits return to normal
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NewsHGV driver shortage: industry and government hold ‘constructive’ talks
Measures being called for include an extension of HGV driver hours and the temporary suspension of overnight delivery curfews
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NewsOcado co-founder Jonathan Faiman settles with company over corporate espionage claims
The defendants have made a “significant payment” to Ocado in settlement
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NewsFoundation Earth: food companies and retailers create eco-labelling scheme
The Foundation Earth scheme, which will launch in September, is the brainchild of late Finnebrogue founder Denis Lynn
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NewsCity News: Morrisons bid could be catalyst for rerating of supermarket stocks
The rejected £5.5bn CD&R bid promoted a share price surge across the sector
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out flexible plastic recycling scheme to stores nationwide
The retailer’s scheme, which allows customers to drop all flexible plastic packaging at in-store points, is set to expand following a successful trial in north east England
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NewsSainsbury’s workers compete in Euros-themed Colleague Cup
Store employees from across the business had the chance to get involved and ’show off their kick-up skills’ for the competition
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NewsSainsbury’s and JLP among founding members of ‘Diversity in Retail’ group
Diversity in Retail aims to increase diversity and inclusion across all levels in the industry via cooperation between member retailers
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NewsTesco gives £250,000 to help LGBTQ+ charities hit by pandemic
A long-standing supporter of Pride events, the supermarket said the money was a sign it was committed to marking the occasion for customers and colleagues
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NewsAsda cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 16%
The figures have been published in Asda Group Limited’s annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 December