All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 46
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NewsM&S Food to pay all small suppliers within seven days
The retailer wants to foster its relationships with small growing suppliers as they help “bring new concepts and products to the market” -
NewsM&S hits £10m in donations to Sparks charities
The retailer has so far supported causes such as Oxfam and the Marine Conservation Society
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NewsMorrisons to remove plastic packaging from all bananas over the next six months
The move comes after a 12-week trial scheme that resulted in over two million pre-packed plastic bags being avoided
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NewsSainsbury’s partners with Neighbourly to distribute surplus food to charities in need
The retailer is ramping up efforts to increase food donations to charities and community groups while tackling food waste
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s ‘well presented’ Portadown branch secures win despite availability issues
Retailers struggled with availability this week Sainsbury’s took the lead in what was another problematic week for availability across the board in this week’s G33. Racking up a total of 68 points, the retailer’s Portadown branch was described as “well presented” by our mystery shopper. But though ...
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NewsAsda to appoint 150 new ‘greengrocer’ roles nationwide
The new ‘Greengrocers’ will focus specifically on the supermarket’s fresh produce offer and oversee quality standards, stock availability and presentation of the fresh section
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Craigavon, Portadown, Northern Ireland: Grocer 33 store of the week
Winner: Sainsbury’s Craigavon, Portadown, Northern Ireland Store manager: Emer Compston Size: 27,000 sq ft Opened: 1998 Market share: 6.9% Nearest stores: Tesco – 0.2 miles, Asda – 2.4 miles, Morrisons – 63.0 miles, Waitrose – 122.4 miles Store data source: Analysis by CACI. Call the market planning ...
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NewsWaitrose to sell John Lewis affordable fashion line
Around 700 new Anyday clothing products are set to be available from September 13
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NewsWaitrose makes biggest-ever vegan and vegetarian own-label launch
The retailer is releasing two new own-label ranges, Plantlife and GoVeggie
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NewsHarrods replaces signature plastic carrier bag with paper version
The luxury retailer is replacing the plastic bag with a 100% recyclable, sustainably sourced paper one
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NewsM&S slams government preparedness for new border checks
In a letter to its EU suppliers, the retailer said neither the UK government nor EU authorities were prepared for the high levels of bureaucracy when border checks begin on 1 October
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NewsFareShare urges government to extend Food Waste Fund with new campaign
The food redistribution charity said that without the government’s continued financial support, around 53 million meals worth of food a year would be wasted
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Grocer 33Waitrose Aylesbury: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We were all affected by the pingdemic but nothing major here. My fantastic team were able to be really flexible and pulled together’
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NewsOver 50% of Britons have experienced food shortages, survey shows
The current supply chain crisis that has hit everyone from major retailers to fast food restaurants and pubs
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Grocer 33Waitrose prevails as availability limits supermarket service scores across the board
Waitrose in Aylesbury had high store standards but was dragged down by availability issues
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NewsWaitrose appoints Lizzie Conlon as new innovation manager
Conlon will work alongside and report to Waitrose executive chef Martyn Lee
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NewsNorthern Ireland could face less food choices due to Brexit, says M&S chairman
Archie Norman warned Northern Ireland customers could see a further ‘substantial reduction in food supply’ once the current grace period ends
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NewsHousehold food waste on rise as pandemic restrictions ease
Food waste in July 2021 was on par with pre-pandemic levels at 19.7%
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Grocer 33‘Slick’ Tesco Seacroft Extra makes Sunday shop easy
The store was nearly 30 points ahead of its nearest rival
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Grocer 33Tesco Extra, Seacroft Avenue Leeds: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I think it’s a positive for what the store has been through, and it’s really positive in terms of the team and their efforts’