more supermarket news & analysis – Page 126
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Boots invites job applications from those affected by Lloyds Pharmacy closures
Boots has more than 1,500 pharmacy roles to fill nationwide, spanning all levels from pharmacy advisors and trainee pharmacists to experienced pharmacists looking to develop their careers, it has said
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Apple growers stop planting as cost of production soars
The growers group carried out a survey of its members and found that 150,000 new apple and pear trees have been cancelled this season
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Waitrose makes Duchy teabags fully compostable
All bags sold in its Duchy range are now certified compostable
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Tesco chairman faces backlash after accusing suppliers of cost of living ‘profiteering’
NFU president Minette Batters led the backlash against Allan’s remarks, saying she was “baffled”
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Premier Foods adds Ambrosia desserts and Angel Delight variant
The additions would help ‘meet consumer demand for healthier, convenient dessert snack options’, said Premier
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Morrisons launches second wave of January price cuts
The supermarket has already cut the price of 130 of its Savers products this year
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M&S extends price-lock campaign as CEO writes to customers promising value
M&S launched an earlier round of price locks on over 100 popular products in November, lasting until the end of January
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Sustainable packaging innovator Xampla expands senior team
Hannah Pearse has joined as nutrition business development manager, and Agnieszka Mizgier has been brought on as quality and food safety manager
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Waitrose Otley: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Service is so important and our customers really appreciate that extra level of service that we can offer’
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Business rates cuts ‘likely to spur on store openings’
The boost to store openings already appears evident, according to John Webber, Colliers head of business rates
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Vegan food price comparison shows Tesco is cheapest… with Clubcard
A high number of promotions on vegan lines led to a particularly competitive week
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Pleasant, careful staff help Waitrose Otley top the table
Our shopper was impressed by Waitrose’s meat, deli and bakery counters
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Derek Sarno leaves Tesco as retailer embarks on new plant-based strategy
Sarno led the plant-based strategy at Tesco for six years and developed two plant-based brands, Wicked Kitchen and Plant Chef
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Dry January: alcohol-free beer brand Freestar sales soar 400%
Demand for the brand’s lager and IPA has rocketed this year as millions participate in Dry January
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Co-op to give community groups £500 to help provide warm spaces this winter
The group is extending the support provided under its ’warm spaces’ fund
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Comment & Opinion
What will be the key shopper motivations in 2023?
Understanding the motivations of shoppers this year will be key to capturing spend, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Tesco launches Spotify-style Unpacked tool for Clubcard holders
Clubcard Unpacked 2022 comes with Tesco recording a massive 20% increase in loyalty members in the past year
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GroceryAid Awards hail food and drink sector for its support
The charity has seen a spike in the need for its services since 2020
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Aldi raising minimum pay for warehouse workers again from next month
It follows two raises for Aldi warehouse workers in 2022 and means they will earn 20% more than in January last year
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Waitrose rolls out sushi delivery via Deliveroo
The stores included on the trial are branches in Brighton, Barnet, Canary Wharf, Clerkenwell, Mill Hill and Stratford City