Latest supermarket news – Page 255
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NewsPeter Griffiths to step down as Sainsbury's Bank CEO
Griffiths is set to retire in 2020 after running the bank since November 2012
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NewsMorrisons focuses on colour in wine buying overhaul
One source at a major supplier said the move could “make things more complicated” for suppliers
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NewsAsda food waste free-for-all is slammed
The volume of food was ‘eye-watering’ said one food waste source
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NewsAsda insists it got the balance right on Christmas food waste
An Asda spokeswoman said the decision on whether to give away food had been taken at a “store by store level”
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NewsIceland to extend its deposit return scheme trial
A total of 311,500 bottles have been recycled after the reverse vending machines were installed at five branches
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NewsWaitrose launches fishless fingers in 'UK supermarket first'
They are made from breaded seaweed tofu, capers, gherkins, lemon and parsley for a subtle fish flavour
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NewsWaitrose Christmas week sales jump 19% to 'hit expectations'
Sales at the premium supermarket were heavily distorted by the timing of Christmas and New Year compared to 2017, the retailer said in its weekly trading update
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NewsSainsbury's gears up for Veganuary with glut of vegan NPD
It will roll out four products by Dutch brand Lazy Vegan and marks the UK debut of Sophie’s Kitchen
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NewsSainsbury's adds Timpson barbershops to two Cheshire stores
Timpson already provides key cutting and shoe repairs at 155 Sainsbury’s branches
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NewsSainsbury's apologises over misspelt Christmas bunting
In one case the bunting said ‘Merry Chrystmas’, another said ‘Merrt Christmas’ and a third read ‘Mmrry Christmas’
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NewsCash report warns of 'cashless society' dangers
Eight million people say cash is an economic necessity, despite its use halving in the past decade
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NewsThe Co-op uses robot fleet to deliver letters to Santa
The grocery delivery robots are collecting children’s letters to Santa and rewarding shoppers with a £10 gift card and bag of carrots
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NewsClipper Logistics extends fulfilment partnership with Asda
The two companies began working together in 2008
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NewsWaitrose to go glitter-free in environmental move
Glitter is made up of small pieces of plastic that can end up in water and never break down.
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NewsFDF report: 90% of suppliers concerned over Sainsda merger
The FDF’s formal submission to the CMA’s probe into the deal claims it would have ‘disastrous impact’ on innovation
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NewsTesco brings back Festive Five 29p fresh food promotion
Festive Five was launched by Tesco boss Dave Lewis in his first Christmas as CEO, in 2014
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NewsOcado looking for fifth UK CFC
Average orders per week grew 13.1% to 320,000 in the fourth quarter…
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NewsBooths to sell food through Dobbies Garden Centres
The scheme comes as part of the upmarket grocer’s strategy to cultivate new markets
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NewsMorrisons adds discount produce box to cut food waste
The Too Good to Waste boxes are set to go on sale this week at £1
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NewsCampylobacter levels in supermarket chicken decline
Quarterly tests reveal improvements in the presence of the bug