Archive of all news articles – Page 630
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Media Bites 26 March: Deliveroo, Business rates, Compass Group
A host of Britain’s biggest fund managers have snubbed Deliveroo’s stock market float amid growing concern over the treatment of its workers
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Wholesalers to get business rates relief under £1.5bn fund
The FWD dubbed the new “material change of circumstance” fund a ‘staggering u-turn’
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Micro-fulfilment centres stand to cut congestion and emissions, study finds
A new study has found congestion and emissions could fall significantly if the number of MFCs continues to increase in London
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First Milk sets 2040 net zero carbon target
The dairy co-op will also aim to reduce its carbon footprint at farm level by 50% by 2030
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The Honest Bean Co adds quartet of fava bean snacks
The range is made with British fava beans and aimed at “health-conscious consumers that want to stay fuller for longer”
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Eat 17 says franchisees could earn almost £200k in first year
Retailer said franchisees could access over 400 Eat 17-produced grocery lines
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JJ Foodservice launches recruitment drive for delivery team
The family-owned business is looking to bolster its 140-strong delivery team
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Online marketplace for ‘diverse entrepreneurs’ Afroposure launches
The startup will showcase food and drink brands from entrepreneurs from ethnic minority backgrounds
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Bestway Wholesale pushes industry-wide healthy eating agenda
The wholesaler launched the healthy eating initiative to demonstrate how low-sugar and low-fat products could boost retailers’ sales
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DRS proposals: the industry and environmental campaigners react
Here is how the industry and environmental campaigners reacted to news of a second consultation on plans for a deposit return scheme
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Government says no DRS until 2024 as industry launches ‘game-changer’ management company
The move to delay the rollout of a DRS until at least 2024 has been met with fury from environmental campaigners
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20 new stores in one month help Lidl hit target despite pandemic
Lidl must open more than 50 UK stores a year to hit its long-term target of 1,000 by 2023
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Southern Co-op to withdraw from Co-op membership affinity scheme
It is withdrawing from the scheme to focus on its own proposition
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BrewDog launches ‘first carbon negative beer club’
Its new DTC subscription service will ship monthly boxes of beer from BrewDog and craft brewers such as Cloudwater and Mikkeller
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On-demand grocer Roadrunner reveals NI expansion plan
The service’s delivery fee is £2.99. Drivers are employed on a full-time basis
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Investigation finds many Deliveroo riders earn less than minimum wage
Investigation found one cyclist in Yorkshire worked 180 hours and was paid the equivalent of £2 per hour
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‘Say’ vs ‘do’ shopper behaviour gap closing on sustainability issues
The narrowing of the gap is likely to be driven by coronavirus restrictions, Streetbees told The Grocer Conference
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JBS commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
It also pledged to eliminate all deforestation from its global supply chain by 2035
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City Snapshot: Margins improve at Compass Group despite revenue slump
Compass has announced a continued improvement in profit margins despite an ongoing slump in revenues as the coronavirus outbreak continues to hit sales across its business.
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Media Bites 25 March: John Lewis, Deliveroo, Brexit/meat exports
The papers turn the spotlight on John Lewis’ decision to close down another eight stores.