Archive of all news articles – Page 581
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Lidl publishes wish list of new UK locations as it opens 860th UK store
’We are calling on developers and landlords up and down the country to help find potential sites,’ said Lidl GB CEO Christian Härtnagel
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Co-op launches pregnancy loss policy to support colleagues through bereavement and grief
The policy has been created in partnership with the Miscarriage Association
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Labour crisis: Meat suppliers furious as workers look to flee UK
‘Bonkers’ EU resettlement scheme will pay up to £3,000 for EU workers to return home
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Supermarkets hit by shortage of bottled water
Images of empty shelves and out-of-stock notifications in Tesco were posted on social media this week
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Driver shortage crisis: Brakes axes supply to customers and suppliers halt deliveries
The lack of HGV licenced drivers is continuing to cause chaos across the food and drink supply chain as wholesalers and suppliers attempt to meet high demand with depleted fleets
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Sainsbury’s rolls out flexible plastic recycling scheme to stores nationwide
The retailer’s scheme, which allows customers to drop all flexible plastic packaging at in-store points, is set to expand following a successful trial in north east England
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The Grocer Gold Awards 2021: the finalists revealed
After weeks scrutnising hundreds of entries across 33 categories, our expert judges have picked the final shortlist for The Grocer Gold Awards 2021. The awards, which celebrate and recognise the very best standards in grocery retail, will shine a light on the extraordinary achievements of companies and individuals since ...
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Lambrini brand sold after year of plunging sales
The sale comes on the back of a disappointing year in the mults for Lambrini
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HelloFresh makes first profit in UK amid rocketing demand
Meal kit giant HelloFresh made its first profit in the UK last year as booming sales during the pandemic led to increased profitability.
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City snapshot: UK consumer confidence holds firm in June
UK consumer confidence remained at its highest post-pandemic level during June, although concerns over rising inflation have affected sentiment over the country’s economic prospects.
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Media Bites 25 June: Deliveroo, Morrisons, Inflation
Deliveroo has won the latest battle in the long-running legal fight over the employment status of its riders
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Sainsbury’s workers compete in Euros-themed Colleague Cup
Store employees from across the business had the chance to get involved and ’show off their kick-up skills’ for the competition
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Sainsbury’s and JLP among founding members of ‘Diversity in Retail’ group
Diversity in Retail aims to increase diversity and inclusion across all levels in the industry via cooperation between member retailers
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Tesco gives £250,000 to help LGBTQ+ charities hit by pandemic
A long-standing supporter of Pride events, the supermarket said the money was a sign it was committed to marking the occasion for customers and colleagues
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Asda cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 16%
The figures have been published in Asda Group Limited’s annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 December
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JJ Foodservice group general manager Terry Larkin set to leave the business
Larkin will be taking some time out of the workplace to pursue other interests after joining the north London wholesaler in 1995
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Collapsed FSA investigation into Russell Hume scandal cost £2m
The regulator confirmed it had halted the investigation last week
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Cotswold Fayre opens Flourish foodhall and restaurant in Somerset
Flourish comprises a 2,000 sq ft foodhall, a kitchen seating 110 people and outside seating
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Home deliveries dip for c-stores as restrictions ease
Nisa retailer Richard Kent said his online delivery service has “died right off” in recent months
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Fmcg suppliers facing ‘biggest costs crisis since 2007’
More than 80 suppliers, from small companies to fmcg giants, responded to an exclusive poll for The Grocer