more supermarket news & analysis – Page 145
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Waitrose loyalty scheme still plagued by complaints eight months after revamp
Users of the MyWaitrose loyalty scheme have complained of high spending thresholds to qualify for discounts offered in postal vouchers
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Tesco ‘rewinds the clock’ and cuts plastic with return to loose bread
Doughnuts will now be sold in a fully recyclable paper bag with a glassine window
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Tesco accuses Lidl of applying for trademark in ‘bad faith’
Lawyers for Tesco told the Court of Appeal in London that the yellow circle on a blue background, with no accompanying words, had never been seen by the public
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Food price crisis plunges millions into hunger for first time
A survey of 9,500 charities found 90% had seen a rise in demand for their services, with almost 30% seeing it double
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M&S launches Sparks loyalty programme across global markets
The international Sparks proposition will mirror that of the UK and Ireland
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Aldi price match campaigns under pressure as inflation pushes up fruit & veg prices
From 1 September to 18 October, 22 out of 45 of the fresh produce items featured in Sainsbury’s Aldi Price Match campaign have risen in price
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Asda’s meat-free nudge trial sees decline in sales to cash-strapped shoppers
Asda said it was determined to ramp up its meat-free range and would learn from the trial
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Comment & Opinion
How the UK can earn a reputation for excellent modern food retail
If our supermarkets don’t find a way to afford differentiation on product and experience, they will continue in a downward spiral, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Analysis & Features
Watch: A cost of living survival guide for shops, shoppers and suppliers
The Grocer’s managing editor Emma Weinbren hosts this discussion on the origins of the cost of living crisis and what it means for the fmcg sector going forward
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‘Milk pour’ protest group targeting upscale grocers due to cost of living crisis
The protests saw young climate activists pour bottles of fresh milk on the shop floor while pointing out the environmental effects of the dairy industry
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Adjudicator set for showdown talks with supermarkets over delays to payments
The latest intervention comes after the adjudicator published a set of “golden rules” in January which were voluntarily taken up by all supermarkets
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Tesco-backed checkout-free tech company Trigo secures $100m investment
The investment was led by Singapore investment firm Temasek and 83North
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Canned cocktail brand Moth adds trio of 10% abv drinks
French 75 and Aperitivo Spritz are made with Tarquin’s gin, while Piña Colada contains Duppy Share rum
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Rapid grocer Getir seals Nisa deal to supply 300 Co-op own-label products
Dark stores piloting the range from today are Battersea, Earl’s Court, Seven Sisters, Balham, Tottenham and Bethnal Green
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Finnebrogue Artisan appoints ex-Asda CEO Roger Burnley as chairman
Burnley will take up his position on 1 November
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Tim Cook to pick his global omnichannel foodservice winners and losers at new conference
Conference tackles convergence of supermarkets, food to go, restaurants and rapid delivery
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Sheese adds two vegan cheese alternatives
The plant-based cheese brand has launched its Mighty Melter and The Italiano as the latest editions to its 40 product range
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M&S ‘vows to leave’ Marble Arch site if planning application fails at Westminster
M&S – which has filed plans to demolish and rebuild the nearly century-old store – said that refurbishing its existing store would be “unsustainable” and “undeliverable”
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Comment & Opinion
How supermarkets can recycle energy to beat rising costs
Supermarkets have the chance to become energy-efficient and benefit their local communities, says Daniel Scott, VP, Danfoss Climate Solutions Sales Northern Europe
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Lidl is next retailer to replace green milk caps with clear ones
The new lids are more easily recyclable into food-grade plastic