more online retail news & analysis – Page 5
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Deliveroo launches LGBTQ+ chef training kitchen
The delivery giant has committed up to £15,000 to The Open Kitchen Fund, which will sponsor up to five chefs to complete training courses
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Tesco launches marketplace with thousands of third-party products
Is Tesco’s marketplace competing with Amazon? ‘Our launch is nowhere near Amazon’s scale,’ said marketplace director Peter Filcek
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Comment & Opinion
Visual cues link Ocado convenience with summertime
The ad sees a series of people reminded to buy items based on some seasonal prompts
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Big Interviews
Mike Callachan on Snappy Shopper: the saviour of independents?
As rival quick-commerce players go under, Snappy Shopper’s focus on independent grocery retailers is working well… for both parties
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Analysis & Features
Sainsbury’s forecast data fees: shades of Tesco’s fulfilment fee fiasco?
Sainsbury’s is now charging for forecast data it previously provided for free. Suppliers say it’s a cash grab, but it could become the new normal
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Amazon Fresh ends grocery delivery in five UK cities
The e-commerce giant has told customers it will be bringing to an end its online Amazon Fresh offering in Glasgow, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle at the beginning of June
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Gym-goers ready meal delivery service rebrands to broaden appeal
Lions Prep – which has delivered more than seven million meals since its launch in 2016 – has changed its name to Frive
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Bulk shapes up for more growth following record year
An increase in the popularity of strength training has lifted DTC nutrition brand Bulk to a record performance as revenues jumped 30% to £123.1m in 2023
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Gousto returns to the black as it prioritises profits over growth
Revenues were almost flat year on year in 2023, nudging up by 1% to £308m as the recipe kit business turned off the tap for customer acquisition to focus on retention and save money
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Suppliers refusing to pay Sainsbury’s new 'huge' data fees
The supermarket wants to charge suppliers up to £400,000 to access forecast data they had previously received for free
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Some Grub joins insect-based petfood trend with dog treat trio
The new range of functional treats for dogs include Fresh Breath, Calming and Gut Booster which are 42% mealworm
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Online shoppers to be served eco-labels and sustainable product discounts in study
Products will be graded on their environmental impact, with recommendations shoppers swap out the worst offenders
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Comment & Opinion
M&S finally puts turnaround doubts to bed with ‘glittering results’
The business is being hailed as the UK’s new ‘retail champion’
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Ocado strikes customer acquisition deal with Getir
Discounts have been sent to former Getir and Gorillas customers urging them to shop with Zoom by Ocado
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M&S chief adamant final joint venture payment is not owed to Ocado
It could put the two on course for a legal showdown
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Unmanned c-store concept Martee’s pivots to become AI demand forecasting player
The business has a pipeline of partners across the UK and Europe
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Comment & Opinion
Cookie-cutter loyalty programmes won’t cut it anymore
Creating compelling reasons for shoppers to come back again and again is essential, says Maria Giacobbe, SVP of business development at Epsilon UK
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TikTok trend sees Tesco create new salad bays
Produce aisles will be divided into three sections to offer a base, a builder and a topper for salads
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Sugro e-rewards launches on WhatsApp to reach more members
The programme rewarding members for completing tasks will now be available to access on mobile phones
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Sainsbury’s boosts AI capabilities with new Microsoft partnership
The technology would improve avilaibility in stores, and improve customer service