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NewsAbel & Cole to donate almost 1.5 million portions of fruit & veg to food banks
The organic food box service is partnering with three charities for the initiative
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NewsAsda employs in-cab computers to monitor driver safety and efficiency
Asda drivers who achieve ‘Elite Driver’ status can enter The Drivers’ Lottery to win weekly cash prizes of up to £100
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NewsWarehouse rents to rise in ‘race for space’ as online-driven demand outstrips supply
Companies will ‘struggle to find space and it’s all about survival of the fittest’, said Andrea Ferranti, Colliers head of industrial and logistics research
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NewsMeal planner platform Lollipop launches with Sainsbury’s
The meal plan-generated orders can be topped up with users’ manually selected items, such as household essentials
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NewsRapid convenience app Zapp poaches Deliveroo grocery VP Ajay Lakhwani
Prior to Deliveroo, Lakhwani led the Amazon Fresh and Prime Now ambient business at Amazon UK
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NewsDeliveroo continues Editions dark kitchen expansion with new London trio
Deliveroo launched Editions in 2016, and now has locations across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds and Brighton
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NewsWaitrose and Mindful Chef partner in co-branded recipe box kit
Mindful Chef will give customers 20 new recipes to choose from every week
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WhitepapersHit Refresh. The return of the shopping experience post-pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the shopping experience profoundly, forcing grocery retailers to place a new focus on hygiene, adapt their stores, and invest heavily online. The response has been radical and effective, with rewards to match.
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NewsFarmdrop staff weigh up legal action following collapse
Staff at failed online grocer Farmdrop are considering taking legal action against the company amid allegations it failed to properly consult employees during the redundancy process
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NewsWilliam Grant & Sons launches ‘immersive’ spirits activation at Sainsbury’s
The activation aims to tap three spirits trends identified by Sainsbury’s for the holiday season: at-home cocktails, gifting and trading up
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NewsCity News: Mixed news from Ocado as growth falls below expectations
Ocado initially surged to the top of the FTSE 100 risers on Wednesday as news broke of a legal ruling in its favour against Norway’s AutoStore
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NewsOnline grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administration
Online grocer Farmdrop has ceased trading after failing to secure the funding needed for its survival, The Grocer has learned
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NewsMerchant Gourmet launches DTC channel to make plant-based eating ‘accessible’
The platform offers exclusive bundles and meal boxes – and all products can be purchased on a ‘subscribe and save’ plan, offering customers a 10% discount
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Seep is bringing premium, plastic-free innovation to household cleaning
Spotting a gap in the market for a sustainable brand, a former Selfridges exec is looking to shake up the household accessories category
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NewsOcado wins patent infringement trial against warehouse robotics rival
In October last year, AutoStore sued Ocado for manufacturing and selling technology that it alleged infringed on its patents
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado sales dented by labour shortage
Ocado sales fell back 4% in its fourth quarter as labour shortages, temporary capacity contrants and the normalisation of consumer shopping behaviour dented the online supermarket’s growth. Plus, store growth boosts Pepco’s profits and grocery sales fall back in November.
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NewsRapid delivery grocer Getir launches Christmas ad campaign
The song-filled ads will air tonight during Tipping Point and Grayson’s Art Club
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NewsGopuff appoints former MP Luciana Berger as corporate affairs chief
She joins from global communications firm Edelman, where she has been MD, advocacy and public affairs, since May last year
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NewsJames Hall bringing stores ‘back online’ after more than 300 hit by cyberattack
The Spar wholesaler was first made aware of the attack on 5 December, when a number of stores were forced to temporarily shut their doors.
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NewsOcado customers to receive personalised video 'news' bulletin of their top purchases
The animated video will be emailed to all customers with five or more deliveries in 2021