Latest supermarket news – Page 52
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NewsPot Noodle trials paper packaging with Tesco
The packaging innovation is the result of three years’ development by Pot Noodle owner Unilever
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NewsWaitrose partners with Uber Eats to expand on-demand delivery footprint
The service has initially launched in five London stores with the aim of rolling into more than 200 stores
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NewsWaitrose banking on animal welfare standards to attract shoppers
Waitrose executives see the supermarket’s ethical and sustainability credentials as its key advantage compared to rival grocers
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NewsMorrisons rolls out budget Savers range across c-stores
Morrisons said it had also cut the price of 18 high-volume products such as milk, bread and tomatoes in its convenience stores
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NewsCity News: Tepid market reaction despite Sainsbury’s strong Q1 results
Sainsbury’s posted stronger than expected Q1 sales this week as grocery sales returned to volume growth, but the share price reaction was tepid due to fears of a slowdown
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NewsTesco confirms appointment of Tate & Lyle chairman to replace John Allan
Tesco has appointed Gerry Murphy as its new chairman to replace scandal-hit John Allan
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NewsSelf-checkouts causing customer service levels to fall
Average customer service scores fell by an average 1.2ppts in the Grocer 33 annual mystery shopping survey
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NewsFood waste targets and reporting plans dumped by Defra
A letter to campaigners reveals Defra officials are taking no action despite a consultation ending a year ago on plans first promised by ex-Defra environment secretary Michael Gove in 2018
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NewsAsda lists MrBeast chocolate bars tipped as ‘the next Prime’
It comes as demand for the products has seen single bars being sold for £8
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NewsAsda recalled for second MP grilling over ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa said he was ‘disappointed’ after the committee requested more evidence
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NewsRecycling and DRS plans likely to be shelved after damning report
The Grocer understands the 2024 start for extended producer responsibility will be put back by at least a year
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NewsWaitrose looks to deter shoplifters with in-store ‘love bombing’
The supermarket is training staff to be “extra attentive, causing thieves to think twice”, including by asking if help is needed at self-checkouts
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NewsMorrisons to close fruit packing site with the potential loss of 456 roles
The retailer said its fruit packing operation would be consolidated onto one site in Northamptonshire
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NewsMorrisons signs deal with Eagle Eye for revamped loyalty scheme
Morrisons will roll out an improved loyalty scheme later this year, which will provide more targeted offers for customers
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NewsTesco free-from cereals hampered by availability issues
Every 300g and 350g breakfast cereal box SKU was out of stock as The Grocer went to press
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NewsSainsbury’s removes plastic trays from own-label steaks in latest packaging switch
Sainsbury’s had previously swapped plastic for cardboard trays in its premium own-label steak ranges
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NewsM&S launches Sparks Prices for loyalty scheme members
The retailer is trialling the initiative in about 50 stores in south Wales, the north east of England and the West Midlands
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NewsM&S Food wins Grocer of the Year for the first time in its history
Ultimate accolade caps a great night in which M&S CEO Stuart Machin also received the coveted Grocer Cup
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: The Grocer of the year
Of all the unlikely stories from the cost of living crisis, few match the success of M&S Food
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Online supermarket of the year
Asda expands ‘Delivery as a Service’ and adds Rewards to booming online offer