Archive of all news articles – Page 786
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NewsTesco investors vote down exec pay policy that gave CEO £6.4m package
Tesco shareholders have voted against its executive pay policies that saw the supermarket give CEO Dave Lewis a £6.4m pay package
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NewsCallaly smashes first crowdfunding campaign to drive international expansion
During the coronavirus pandemic Callaly has reported ‘positive growth’, with new UK subscribers rising over 160% between March and May
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NewsTulip confirms coronavirus cases at Tipton plant
The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating
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NewsTesco clearing out panic-bought stocks of pasta and toilet roll
Products under most pressure from shoppers in March are among those now being cleared
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NewsRuth Hussey to take over as deputy chair at FSA
The former chief medical officer for Wales replaces Laura Sandys as FSA deputy chair
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NewsMondelez battles childhood obesity with Chomp and Fudge calorie reductions
The move forms part of its commitment to introduce a 100kcals cap on all of its products that are commonly bought for children
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NewsSupermarkets consider cutting two-metre distancing in stores
Some retailers are already removing certain restrictions, The Grocer has learned
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NewsTech startup Better Origin launches AI insect farm to convert waste into feed
It works by converting inputs such as agricultural residues into insect larvae, which can then be fed to livestock
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis confirms plans to ramp up Aldi price war
Lewis also sought to reassure brands the move would not negatively impact innovation
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NewsPoundland changing rent payments to monthly in arrears across estate
All new property deals also include so-called ‘Covid clauses’, providing the retailer with protections in the event of a future pandemic
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NewsCo-op slams government inaction over shopworker abuse
Co-op is calling on the government to act urgently to halt a potential store crime epidemic
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NewsProperty investor picks up five Waitrose stores and Ocado warehouse for £73m
The publicly listed group purchased a portfolio of five food stores let to Waitrose in a £62m sale and leaseback agreement
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NewsReport sets out four potential post-coronavirus scenarios for retail and foodservice
Each scenario addresses a possible path of the virus and its impact on the economy
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NewsMedia Bites 26 Jun: Rent payments, Pret a Manger, Intu
Retailers pay less than 15% of the rents owed, Pret warns it is in the “eye of the storm” and shopping centre owner Intu is likely to call in administrators
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NewsCity snapshot: Online sales surge boosts Tesco’s first quarter
Tesco has reported first-quarter UK like for like sales growth of 8.7%, including a forecast £2bn rise in online sales which have nearly doubled since the COVID crisis began.
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NewsPremier Foods shares surge to six-year high on strong branded growth
Premier Foods shares jumped to a six-year high this week, as the surge in sales during lockdown looks set to drive its performance this year beyond City expectations.
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NewsCoca-Cola readies move into alcoholic drinks with EH Canning brand
Experts have suggested EH Canning would mark the next logical step in Coke’s journey to become a force in alcohol
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NewsGreat British Porridge Co launches trio of single-serve pots
Its three flavours – Classic Chocolate, Caffé Latte and Blueberry & Banana – are rolling out now
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NewsHome workouts hurt sports nutrition sales
But while supermarket sales are under strain, brands have reported an uplift in DTC purchases
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NewsTesco to donate 10p from all free-from sales to Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
The Foundation was set up by the parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who tragically died in 2016 after an allergic reaction to sesame in a Pret a Manger baguette