more supermarket news & analysis – Page 84
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News
Morrisons rolls out budget Savers range across c-stores
Morrisons said it had also cut the price of 18 high-volume products such as milk, bread and tomatoes in its convenience stores
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City News: Tepid market reaction despite Sainsbury’s strong Q1 results
Sainsbury’s posted stronger than expected Q1 sales this week as grocery sales returned to volume growth, but the share price reaction was tepid due to fears of a slowdown
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Tesco confirms appointment of Tate & Lyle chairman to replace John Allan
Tesco has appointed Gerry Murphy as its new chairman to replace scandal-hit John Allan
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Self-checkouts causing customer service levels to fall
Average customer service scores fell by an average 1.2ppts in the Grocer 33 annual mystery shopping survey
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Analysis & Features
Tesco retains favourite supermarket status but Aldi edges closer
Price is once again king when it comes to supermarket shoppers.
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News
Food waste targets and reporting plans dumped by Defra
A letter to campaigners reveals Defra officials are taking no action despite a consultation ending a year ago on plans first promised by ex-Defra environment secretary Michael Gove in 2018
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Grocer 33
Sainsbury’s Chester: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘It’s been a pretty amazing journey for Chester. I feel really connected to my customers’
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Grocer 33
Sainsbury’s kicks off new Grocer 33 year with a win on service
Displays at the winning Sainsbury’s store were tidy and well-stocked
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Grocer 33
Asda cheapest but Tesco Clubcard saves shoppers nearly a fiver
The basket cost £62.77 at Asda, £2.30 cheaper than at Tesco
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News
Asda lists MrBeast chocolate bars tipped as ‘the next Prime’
It comes as demand for the products has seen single bars being sold for £8
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Comment & Opinion
Proof that self-checkouts are causing a decline in customer service
Many customers want to interact with a human being at the checkout
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Comment & Opinion
Loss leaders help no one. This unethical strategy should be dropped
Loss leaders are not affordable – for farmers, suppliers, small businesses or the environment, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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News
Asda recalled for second MP grilling over ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa said he was ‘disappointed’ after the committee requested more evidence
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KVI Tracker
Dogs and cats hit by cost-of-living as petfood prices soar
Prices of petfood are up by as much as 58% year on year in some instances, according to our KVI tracker
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News
Recycling and DRS plans likely to be shelved after damning report
The Grocer understands the 2024 start for extended producer responsibility will be put back by at least a year
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News
Waitrose looks to deter shoplifters with in-store ‘love bombing’
The supermarket is training staff to be “extra attentive, causing thieves to think twice”, including by asking if help is needed at self-checkouts
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Events & Awards
Were you papped at the Grocer Gold Awards 2023?
A dazzling guest list descended on the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the bold and brilliant in retail
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News
Morrisons to close fruit packing site with the potential loss of 456 roles
The retailer said its fruit packing operation would be consolidated onto one site in Northamptonshire
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Morrisons signs deal with Eagle Eye for revamped loyalty scheme
Morrisons will roll out an improved loyalty scheme later this year, which will provide more targeted offers for customers
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Tesco free-from cereals hampered by availability issues
Every 300g and 350g breakfast cereal box SKU was out of stock as The Grocer went to press