Latest supermarket news – Page 211
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NewsMorrisons to treble staff bonuses in recognition of ‘huge effort’
The retailer said the changes represented a bonus payment of £1,050 for a full-time frontline colleague
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NewsM&S gives store and supply chain staff 15% pay bonus
The hike tops that of the 10% bonuses already announced by a number of supermarkets
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NewsMorrisons wins Supreme Court appeal over data breach case
In 2014, senior internal auditor Andrew Skelton leaked the payroll data of nearly 100,000 employees
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NewsTesco announces £30m community support package
The supermarket said it would provide £15m of food donations to FareShare and The Trussell Trust
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NewsM&S adds food brands to boost availability
M&S has also announced immediate payment terms for small suppliers
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NewsCoronavirus demand surge supercharges grocery industry growth
The UK grocery industry experienced its strongest four-week period on record in March, with overall industry growth of more than 20% and the sales increase of established players rivalling that of the discounters
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NewsTesco announces massive increase to online delivery slots
Last week Tesco announced it was limiting online orders to 80 items in order to be able to make more deliveries
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NewsFreshways signs Morrisons milk supply deal
The processor, a big player in foodservice, has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales surge to decade-long high amid coronavirus lockdown
Grocery sales have surged to the highest level in more than a decade amid the UK coronavirus lockdown, with industry growth at more than 20% in the past four weeks. Plus, Nichols warns of coronavirus impact, WH Smith and Sainsbury’s team up for NHS stores, Imperial Brands and BAT raise cash and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCoronavirus: crisis drives £160m additional spend on supermarket booze
Off-trade alcohol sales hit £356.5m over the week to 21 March, rising from £252.5m the prior week
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NewsMorrisons to extend production to help support food banks during coronavirus crisis
Morrisons said food banks were a critical source of food for the most vulnerable in our communities but warned donations had dried up rapidly
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NewsWaitrose to give elderly and vulnerable customers priority access online
The supermarket said it would begin by contacting vulnerable Waitrose.com customers who have a partnership card and an online account
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NewsTesco launches media campaign to push social distancing in stores
Tesco also unveiled new strict limits to the number of customers allowed in its stores, varying according to size
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NewsChristine Tacon calls for retailers to help suppliers facing cashflow problems
Tacon has always previously refused to give any guidance on payment terms, because the issue is not covered in GSCOP
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NewsCoronavirus: Supermarkets to receive most vulnerable list for priority delivery
Once received, the grocers will be putting systems in place so those listed get easier access to delivery
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NewsBrits spend extra £467m on groceries in one week
The most popular stockpiling categories saw uplifts of more than 60%
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NewsSupermarkets slash ‘irresponsible’ promotions in attempt to manage demand
Tesco told customers this week all multibuy promotions had been removed
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NewsSupermarkets seeing stock levels ‘stabilise’
This week, most supermarkets introduced measures to calm the shopping experience
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NewsOcado halts its Reserved service as demand continues to surge
Reserved customers usually receive a regular delivery day and time on a weekly or fortnightly basis
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NewsSainsbury’s to close 12 convenience stores in ‘ghost towns’
Supermarket leaders have vowed to work together to keep enough stores open to meet demand