Latest supermarket news – Page 177
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M&S to raise £1,000 to support hospices with Christmas cracker jokes
The upmarket retailer has teamed up with 12 well-known comedians to create Christmas crackers to raise funds
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Tesco-backed checkout-free tech firm Trigo secures $60m funding
The latest funding, led by venture capital firm 83North, would be used to scale Trigo’s ability to meet growing demand and boost R&D, the checkout-free tech company said
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Sainsbury’s warns of fruit and veg shortages due to French border delays
Sainsbury’s assured shoppers typical Christmas dinner items are not impacted by the issue
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Waitrose expands ‘Unpacked’ refill range
The Grocer can reveal the supermarket has introduced 13 new lines to the selection
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John Lewis to roll out rapid Covid-19 testing for staff
The retailer has rolled out testing facilities to 40 locations across England through a link-up with the Department of Health and Social Care
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Sainsbury’s enters Saudi Arabia market with 500 own-label products
Range includes own-label tea, coffee, cereals, sauces and ice cream
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Ocado says suppliers need to ‘mitigate’ Brexit costs
The online supermarket has written to suppliers refusing to enter negotiations over price rises
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Supermarkets and manufacturers call for inquiry into port disruption
The BRC and FDF warn in a letter to MPs they face “major challenges” in building up stock for Christmas and Brexit
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Asda DC network to be sold and leased back by new owners
TDR Capital and Issa brothers Zuber and Mohsin are lining up advisors Eastdil Secured to handle the process
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Asda extends Accessorize and Decathlon partnerships
Accessorize has launched an exclusive partnership at Asda Minworth, selling jewellery, bags and seasonal items in a ‘store within a store’
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M&S recalls chicken curry over packaging error
The error means the item contains undeclared milk
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John Lewis Partnership to stream live festive fundraiser
Viewers will be encoaraged to donate to Home-Start and FareShare throughout the event
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Scrap online delivery charges for older people this Christmas, charity urges supermarkets
Independent Age is calling for retailers to scrap delivery fees for those unable to visit shops this Christmas
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Farmers and supermarkets get public trust boost after Covid response
According to University of Reading research, farmers and food retailers are ‘the most trusted actors in the UK food supply chain’
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YouGov data reveals most effective Christmas advert of 2020
Aldi, M&S, Asda, Lidl and Sainsbury’s all saw their festive ads push their brands into the top 15 ranking last month
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Müller enters partnership with Asda for yoghurt aisle takeover
The year-long tie-up sees Müller video screens installed above Asda yoghurt aisles
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City snapshot: Ocado completes $262m Kindred Systems robotics acquisition
Ocado has announced it has completed the deal for US piece picking robotics company Kindred Systems.
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John Lewis Partnership expands reserved shopping slot scheme
The expansion follows a four-week pilot at six Waitrose stores and three John Lewis branches in August
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M&S to relaunch its ‘Plan A’ sustainability programme
It is also introducing an environmental, social and governance board subcommittee this week
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Outsourced Sainsbury’s drivers suspend strike action due to 2% pay rise
While the increase does not put the 12 drivers’ pay on par with those Sainsbury’s employs directly, Unite, which reprsents the drivers, has shelved the strike plans in light the revised offer