more discounter news & analysis – Page 39
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Analysis and Features
Can Uber Eats’ new model make quick-commerce pay?
Uber Eats is trialling its ‘new concept’ Market with Iceland stores
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Comment and Opinion
Why are shop floor staff struggling to pay bills while retailers make huge profits?
Retail workers are beginning to question whether they should accept low pay on the shop floor, says Nadine Houghton, national officer at GMB
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News
Poundland not yet in compliance with rules on products high in fat, sugar or salt
A store visit on Monday (17 October) found non-HFSS compliant chocolates and sweets still lining the checkout queueing area and next to a checkout, contrary to the rules
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News
Aldi looking for 100 area managers, with pay rising to £81,000 by year five
The intake scheme consists of two separate programmes: one for graduates and one for those seeking a career change
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News
Aldi to train managers on menopause support for staff
The training will ‘cover an array of aspects, including raising awareness of the menopause and successfully supporting colleagues experiencing it’, according to the discounter
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News
Mark Rogers departs as Farmfoods retail director
Rogers resigned as a director at Farmfoods on 16 September, according to documents filed at Companies House
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News
Uber Eats makes rapid grocery move with new model
Unlike immediate-needs players which deliver from dedicated dark stores, Uber Eats Market has launched in partnership with Iceland, with some of the retailer’s staff dedicated to picking and packing orders in stores
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News
Wilko appoints David Hennessy as IT director
Hennessy has previously served as chief information officer at clothing brand Superdry and group IT director at Dixons Carphone
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News
One Below boosts sales by 23% as estate grows and rebrand continues
Accounts at Companies House set out how the chain is rebranding to One Beyond, reflecting a new pricing strategy
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Comment and Opinion
Success of Asda’s Just Essentials shows how quickly shopper behaviour is changing
The number of Asda shoppers buying one of the new Just Essentials lines has risen from 33% to “nearly two thirds” in the space of one month
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Events and Awards
The Grocer Own-Label Awards 2022: the winners
Here we celebrate the winners from all the accredited products, showcasing the best across 17 categories, from alcohol to Christmas
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News
Aldi taking sales from variety discounters
Aldi took £19.7m of spend from bargain stores in the 12 weeks to 2 October, according to Kantar data
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News
Aldi switching to cardboard porridge pots to cut plastic
The discounter’s own brand plastic porridge pots are to be swapped for fully recyclable, card-based ones in all stores by early 2023
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News
Lidl introduces refill machines for laundry detergent pouches in two-store trial
Customers can pick up an empty pouch and use a touchscreen to choose their favourite detergent
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Comment and Opinion
How Poundland is looking to steal shoppers in cost of living crisis
Poundland has been focusing on price points, store updates and residential locations
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News
Young’s expands Gastro range to target shoppers cutting back on eating out
Scottish Mussels in Creamy Garlic & White Wine Sauce and Creamy Garlic Topped Cod Fillets will roll out in retailers this month
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News
Iceland expecting to sell 20,000 air fryers in days as shoppers look for cheaper ways to cook
New data from Kantar this week suggests shoppers are looking for ways to avoid using conventional ovens
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News
Aldi accelerating its gains from other major supermarkets including Lidl
Aldi is also causing particular pain for Morrisons
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News
City snapshot: Poundland attracts new customers as cost-of-living crisis grows
Poundland has benefitted from cost-conscious consumers managing tight household budgets to grow sales over the past year.
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News
Channel 4 series ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ will see British suppliers compete for Specialbuy listing
Anita Rani and Chris Bavin have been confirmed as hosts of the six-part series, airing from 20 October