more supermarket news & analysis – Page 344
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News
Tesco and Red Tractor suspend pig farm after ‘distressing’ abuse
Undercover footage appeared to show pigs squealing as workers hit them with metal rods and slammed gates into them
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Co-op to push local authorities on household food waste collections
Society is writing to the near-half of all local authorities that do not collect food waste
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Supermarkets suffer decline in home entertainment share
The total physical home entertainment market fell 19% as retailers felt the impact of falling shopper numbers
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Asda staff stage protest over contract pay changes
The GMB said 800 people attended the protest in Leeds, which culminated at Asda’s HQ
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Asda revamps its frozen aisle to boost meat-free options
Ready meals and meat & poultry have been the biggest victims of Asda’s cull this summer
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Analysis & Features
Can Tesco reimagine Metro for its new convenience purpose?
Job cuts and store overhauls are due for Tesco’s 153 Metro stores
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Consumer confidence ‘at six-year low’ due to Brexit, warns Asda’s Burnley
Walmart reported 0.5% like-for-like sales growth for Asda, excluding petrol, for the period 1 April to 30 June 2019
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Range Preview
Range preview: Waitrose Christmas 2019
From international influences to a full vegan feast with all the trimmings, Waitrose has pushed the boat out to create an all-encompassing Christmas offer this year. Here is our pick of its standout products
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Co-op to install chilled food vending machine at Reading Festival
Products include sandwiches, crisps, healthy snacks, fruit, chocolate and drinks
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Budweiser Brewing Group faces mass of delists in Waitrose
Waitrose said it was focused on ‘removing duplication and differentiating our range’
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Co-op to open sixth franchised store at Newcastle University
The Newcastle store will see the existing students’ union unit extended and transformed
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Waitrose Wine Tasting at Home launches Discover Whisky masterclass
The tasting showcases five whiskies: Maker’s Mark, The Chita, Highland Park 12, Jim Beam Double Oak and Laphroaig
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Retail CEOs call for reform of ‘broken’ business rates system
Signatories to the letter include Asda, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op
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Co-op joins Tesco’s calls for online sales tax
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has called on the government to cut business rates by 20%, funded by a 2% levy on online sales
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Aldi to swap plastic for cardboard trays on steaks
The new trays are to replace plastic ones for Aldi’s Specially Selected steaks in more than 380 stores…
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Grocer 33
Tesco Extra, Salisbury: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We have a big party planned for all the staff in October that everyone is looking forward to’
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Tesco gives craft beer range another overhaul
The retailer has introduced a swathe of new experimental brews
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Grocer 33
Asda maintains winning streak with fifth victory
Asda’s £68.62 total shaded runner-up Morrisons by just 25p
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News
Lidl claims UK first with reusable bags for loose fruit & veg
The new bags are on sale in Lidl stores nationwide from today, as an alternative option to single-use plastic fruit & veg bags
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Cameron Rigg, product developer, Co-op Food
An inspiring food technology teacher led Cameron to a career in grocery