more supermarket news & analysis – Page 168
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Tesco and Mars face off over petfood prices
It is understood the petfood giant – which owns Sheba, Whiskas, Pedigree and Cesar – has paused supply to the retailer
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Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts vows to support staff ahead of Living Wage vote
Earlier this year, the grocer became the first listed business to be hit with a shareholder resolution to become an accredited Living Wage employer
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Iceland partners with sharing app Olio to redistribute surplus food from 1,000 stores
Olio users can use the app now to get Iceland food products nearing the end of their shelf life for free
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Supermarket customer satisfaction rises as complaints in other sectors reach record levels
M&S Food was the highest-ranked supermarket when the index was last published, in January. Aldi came highest among its rivals in July 2021
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City snapshot: Sainsbury’s sales slide amid ‘intensifying pressure’ on household budgets
Sainsbury’s sales fell back in its first quarter as both grocery and general merchandise sales fell as it warned of “intensifying pressure” on household budgets. Plus, new CFO for B&M and trading updates from Chapel Down and Surpreme.
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Nestlé quark brand Lindahls Kvarg launches big pot format
The pots are available in natural, raspberry and white chocolate flavours with between 50g and 53g of protein in each pot
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Portman Group rules against Marks & Spencer snow globe gins for under 18 appeal
Marks & Spencer claimed the bottles – which featured a light-up mechanism – were not designed as ‘a novelty, toy, or something that should be used by children’
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John Lewis Partnership launches chef academy to tackle hospitality staff shortages
The company added there was potential to increase the number of vacancies in the future
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Category Report
What’s the deal with the new working lunch? Lunchbox category report 2022
Hybrid working patterns and economic pressures have changed lunchtimes. Can retailers still lure shoppers with their meal deals?
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Comment & Opinion
Heinz Meanz Buziness with Cost Price Increasez, but at what cost?
The game of risk has only escalated with the Tesco trade dispute. On both sides
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Midcounties Co-op offers members 10% off on Fairtrade products
The move represents the first time the society has committed to reducing prices on a long-term basis across the Fairtrade product range
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Grocer 33
Sainsbury’s Chesterfield Superstore: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I run a full night shift here, so the only day replenishment we’re doing is for the things that sell faster. We’re always looking at ways to be as productive as possible’
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Grocer 33
Sainsbury’s Chesterfield is top scorer on customer service
It was a tough race for the Grocer 33 podium this week, but Sainsbury’s snagged the top spot
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Grocer 33
Heinz inflation laid bare as Tesco resists price hikes on tomato soup
Asda is cheapest shop as storm brews at Tesco over Heinz products
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Comment & Opinion
Who will win the battle between Tesco and Heinz?
The disagreement could very well set a precedent for how other suppliers approach negotiations over the coming months
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Comment & Opinion
How brands can turn inflationary challenges into opportunities
There will be shoots of opportunity to grow as we forge ahead, says Kieran South, senior vice-president UK, IRI
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Morrisons sales slump amid ‘very challenging’ trading environment
An update to investors for the 13 weeks ended 1 May revealed a 6.4% decline in like-for-like sales in the second quarter
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Heinz SKUs disappear from Tesco in trade dispute over price increases
Tesco said it would “not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers”
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Comment & Opinion
Compostable packaging can provide a solution to our struggling recycling system
The damage caused to soil by conventional plastics makes compostable packaging a particularly valuable alternative, says Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder & CEO of TIPA
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M&S Food appoints new chief commercial officer Paul Friston
As part of the M&S Food leadership team, he will report directly to new Food MD Alex Freudmann