more supermarket news & analysis – Page 353
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Food prices back in inflation as UN warns over global prices
The Grocer Price Index edged up 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% decline the previous month
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Analysis & Features
Do supermarkets have their eye on Scotland?
The major mults are looking to serve a proud food nation via a variety of ‘local’ initiatives
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Co-op extends pork supply relationship with Tulip
The pork giant will supply the retailer with nine premium own-label sausage lines from September
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Sainsbury's shelves Fragrance Shop beauty concession trial
The retailer introduced the concession in Purley Way, Croydon, last September but has now removed it
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Sainsbury's to remove plastic bags for loose fruit, veg & bakery
This year’s moves would take the total amount of plastic reduced by Sainsbury’s in recent years to over 10,000 tonnes
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Paul Dennis returns to Central England Co-op as food retail head
He rejoins after holding senior leadership positions with Conviviality Retail, My Local and Motor Fuel Group
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Asda, Lidl and M&S among brands caught breaking 'junk' food ad rules
The ASA said in general, brands had been sticking to the advertising rules
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Comment & Opinion
Waitrose's packaging-free trial is challenging, but vital
Yes, it could result in queues, pricing confusion and mess. But don’t let that detract from the power of the idea
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Derek Lawlor unveils 'simplified' Asda sales team structure
The change sees Tracy Ford become head of edible grocery at Asda
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Morrisons marks Prince Harry's first Father's Day with Gingerbread Prince
The biscuits will be available at all 494 Morrisons stores from today
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Demand for exotic fruit & veg soars at Tesco
The retailer has seen an increase in demand for produce such as dudhi and cassava
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Carmel McQuaid to step up into M&S sustainability role
She will replace Mike Barry, who was a key figure behind M&S’s Plan A sustainability strategy
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Waitrose trials 'Unpacked' refill initiative to reduce plastic waste
Plastic reduction trials will take place in Waitrose’s Botley Road store in Oxford until 18 August
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Lidl emphasises quality in new TV ad campaign
The ad is set to debut during the final of ITV’s Britain’s got Talent
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Tesco shares drop despite market share outperformance
Tesco may have been the big four winner from the monthly grocery market share data this week, but it was a loser as far as the City was concerned.
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Pete Westall takes new values-based role at Midcounties Co-operative
Westall will focus on organising community programmes, events and campaigns in the new role
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Comment & Opinion
Christine Tacon: suppliers can learn from retailers on payment terms
Retailers say code compliance has improved efficiency, says Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon
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Waitrose's new buying approach: key questions answered
Waitrose plans a new ‘category pod’ structure that will be more efficient, rigorous and data-led
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Analysis & Features
Tesco's Fresh 5: how do its fruit & veg prices compare to the other mults?
Tesco claims the promotion will make it “easier and cheaper” for its customers to make healthy choices
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Waitrose recalls sausages after use-by date labelling error
Batches of sausages with a use-by date of 4 July have been recalled – the date should have been 4 June