more supermarket news & analysis – Page 437
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Comment & Opinion
Asda needs to follow Tesco’s example to keep in the GCA’s good books
So why has Asda escaped, and is the Adjudicator’s decision to hold back from the ultimate deterrent justified? Yesterday’s revelation that Asda had demanded millions from suppliers to finance its Project Renewal strategy – or face having their products stripped from its shelves – made for yet ...
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News
Asda demanded millions from suppliers to avoid delisting, says GCA
Suppliers were subjected to “aggressive tactics, such as inflexible demands made by Asda buyers”
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Tesco trio's fraud and false accounting trial adjourned until 25 September
The three men pleaded not guilty at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court last month
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Waitrose boosts beer lineup ahead of Oktoberfest
Its offer will include an exclusive brew by Camden Town Brewery
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BP opens M&S Simply Food service station in Aviemore
The number of BP M&S Simply Food forecourts has grown to 230 since 2005
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Mark Price stands down as international trade minister
The former Waitrose boss stands down after just a year saying he wants to pursue “business and writing interests”
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Rattler Original Cornish cider rolls out in 600 Tesco stores
The 6% abv Original Cornish Cloudy Cyder will be available from September 7 in 500ml bottles and 8X500ml multipacks.
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Asda to appeal against tribunal gender equal pay ruling
Supermarket says pay rates in stores differ from pay rates in distribution centres for legitimate reasons
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Comment & Opinion
Don't get too comfortable - spread your business
It’s no surprise that the number of grocery businesses going to the wall has risen
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News
Tesco raises own-label haddock line prices by 20% on average
Six haddock SKUs have been affected by the price rises, according to Brand View data
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News
GCA calls off 'drop and drive' investigation threat
The adjudicator has instead written to the three supermarkets accused of breaching the code
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Charley Nightingale, Tesco
Charley was right at the frontline when the fipronil scandal hit. She talks about how she managed the situation, why she loves working in food - and how she got her dream job despite missing out on a place on the Tesco graduate scheme
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News
UK fruit and veg shields shoppers from rising prices in supermarkets
Home-grown fruit and vegetables have helped ‘keep a lid on’ rising prices in the supermarkets in August
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Tesco accused of 'shying away' from British lamb support
But supermarket hits back at NFU criticism and insists it sells more than last year
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The Co-op enters exclusive talks to buy Nisa
Sainsbury’s put its interest in Nisa on hold earlier this month
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News
Sainsbury's adds Argos click & collect points to c-stores
Over 100 Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores will have collection points by the end of the year
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarket X saga is like something out of a breathless spy novel
A cautionary tale for public health bodies… and supermarket CEOs
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Analysis & Features
Are those green shoots at Asda or is it all inflation?
There are encouraging signs of improvement for Asda under CEO Sean Clarke, but the patient is still in recovery
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Analysis & Features
Tesco and Booker's five arguments for the CMA
The Grocer looks at the key points raised by the potential partners in their 111-page dossier defending the deal
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Comment & Opinion
‘Supermarket x’ and the ethics of food risk disclosure
Food safety recalls are always either too early or too late so how should regulators approach public comms during such scares?