more supermarket news & analysis – Page 163
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Comment & Opinion
How brands are faring against private label in the cost of living crisis
Inflation is higher on private label than on brands, says Kieran South, senior vice-president of IRI
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News
Iceland’s ‘weekly shop in one click’ rises from £40 to £60 while growing from 30 to 40 products
The average price per item has risen by 12.8%, from £1.33 to £1.50
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Range Preview
Burrata profiteroles and parmesan panettone: the Waitrose Christmas range 2022
Waitrose isn’t going to let the weight of the cost of living crisis crush a plentiful, opulent Christmas. Here’s our pick of what it will have in store this year
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News
Tesco winds up Loop reusable packaging trial
The supermarket launched its Loop trial in 10 stores in September last year
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News
Waitrose rolls out HFSS signage to advise shoppers
The new signs advise shoppers to reach out to store colleagues for help if they’re having difficulty locating their “favourite” products
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News
Tesco to launch second ‘checkout-free’ GetGo store – this time with checkouts
Tesco confirmed to The Grocer the second GetGo store was preparing to launch, but it was not able to share an opening date
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News
Tesco gives brands full access to planogram data with new tool
The launch marks the first time Tesco has made its full planogram data consistently available
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News
Greenall’s to launch paper gin bottle into Sainsbury’s
The brand has partnered with climate action organisation Ecologi to plant one tree for every paper bottle sold
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News
John West recalls sardines duo as precautionary measure
Two of the fish brand’s sardine products have been recalled due to a possible microbiological contamination risk
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Range Preview
Candy cane pigs in blankets and blonde chocolate popcorn: the Tesco Christmas range 2022
From tropical twists to Christmas pudding crisps, you can expect plenty of fun and pageantry from Tesco this Christmas. Here’s our pick of what will be on shelves
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News
Iceland removes website reference to plastic and palm oil pledges after criticism from campaigners
The Changing Markets Foundation called for Iceland’s sustainability website to be updated to reflect that its plastic and palm oil pledges were not being met
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Comment & Opinion
Why Sainsbury’s is investing in green technology startups
Sainsbury’s Innovation Investments will invest a minimum of £5m over the next four years in sustainable technologies, says Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s property and procurement director
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News
Sainsbury’s to invest £5m in sustainable tech startups
Sainsbury’s will invest a minimum of £5m over the next four years into the chosen startups
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News
Tesco’s Wicked Kitchen brand launches into plant-based milks for first time
The alternative milks are available in Soya, Oat, Coconut and Almond SKUs
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Comment & Opinion
Scrapping the Groceries Code Adjudicator? A terrible idea
A transfer of responsibilities to the CMA won’t save costs, won’t be more efficient, and will be less effective, says Ged Futter, director of The Retail Mind
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News
Morrisons donates £100,000 of food to holiday clubs
Morrisons said its community champions would work with local holiday clubs to identify the foods they needed the most
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Comment & Opinion
Is it realistic for food brands to slash marketing in the cost of living crisis?
It’s clear businesses have a role to play in cutting costs, but some ideas present potential long-term concerns, says Les Brookes, CEO at Oliver Wight EAME
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News
Retailers highlight vacancies to Co-op staff affected by job cuts
Asda, Iceland and Morrisons have all taken to LinkedIn to highlight their vacancies
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News
M&S brings back free meal for kids offer as living costs mount
M&S has also rolled out a new hot breakfast menu for children, alongside its hot and cold lunch menus
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News
Morrisons expands global trade with new exporter partnership
It means the supermarket giant can now supply its goods to new retailers in Singapore, Malta, Hong Kong, Cyprus and St Helena