more supermarket news & analysis – Page 6
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News
Aldi promoting weekly ‘price drops’ on scores of products
Over 80 products were dropped in price this week, in a promotion supported by Hotmail ads
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Comment and Opinion
What Waitrose’s posh meal kits say about its core target customer
Waitrose’s acquisition of posh meal kit delivery brand Dishpatch is the latest of its strategy to redefine its core customer base
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Range Preview
Co-op summer 2024 range: global flavours and British BBQ
Co-op is taking the impulse shopper on a taste tour around the world
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News
JLP to lodge appeal over delay to Waitrose buy to let property plans
The partnership will lodge a non-determination over delays to a planning application to build homes above a Waitrose in west Ealing
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News
Tesco’s marketplace boosts SKU count by more than a third
The supermarket’s total online SKU count has risen from 28,018 to 38,070: an increase of 36%
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Retailers ‘in limbo’ as deforestation laws put on pause ahead of election
The UK’s anti-deforestation proposals linked to food commodities were on track to receive parliamentary approval
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News
Asda staff stabbed, spat on and threatened with syringes
Asda workers revealed they had been spat at, suffered broken bones, been hit with bottles and even faced death threats against them and their children
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Labour to ban energy drinks sales to under 16s
The Labour leader will say energy drinks, often packed with high levels of caffeine, are harming children’s health as well as their education
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Range Preview
M&S refreshes own-label spirits offer
The retailer has listed 15 new products across vodka, gin, rum, liqueurs and RTD cocktails
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News
Rival supermarket data platforms announce carbon reporting partnership
Mondra and Manufacture 2030 said they had agreed to work together to help supermarkets and food and drink suppliers tackle their supply chain emissions
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News
Sainsbury’s scraps plastic packaging on fish and chicken lines
All own-brand salmon fillet trays are switching to pulp cardboard instead of plastic, which will save 346 tonnes of plastic per year
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Vivera expands plant-based BBQ collection with two SKUs
The two launches are made of hydrated vegetable proteins and soya
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Morrisons recalls sliced chicken packs that may contain metal
The retailer has encouraged shoppers to return the product to stores for a refund
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Promotional Feature
Taste elevated: premium tomato category growth
Robust growth in the canned and ambient tomato category is being driven by price inflation and consumers trading up. Read Mutti’s in-depth review of the sector and how retailers can capitalise.
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News
Waitrose acquires meal kit delivery player Dishpatch
Waitrose would work with Dishpatch to develop ‘new’ and exciting food experiences’ for customers, said executive director James Bailey
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News
TDR Capital becomes majority Asda owner by buying out Zuber Issa
TDR Capital has agreed to increase its stake in Asda to become majority owner after buying out the shares owned by Zuber Issa
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Grocer 33
Nectar Prices sees Sainsbury’s edge out Tesco Clubcard by 64p
Sainsbury’s was offering special prices for its loyalty scheme members on a dozen products, resulting in a 10.9% saving
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Grocer 33
Morrisons Swansea: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Any external recruits at manager level and above come here for all their technical training and get to spend time with experienced managers’
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Grocer 33
Impressive staff secure win for ‘immaculate’ Morrisons
Our shopper was particularly impressed by the attractive counters, including the fishmonger and salad bar
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Comment and Opinion
Tesco toppling Amazon’s reign isn’t completely bonkers
Tesco is striding into the colosseum, talking a big game and abandoning the coy, cautious corporate-speak we might have expected