All articles by Sara Spary
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NewsTesco to brainstorm health strategies for web in hackathon
Tesco is set to bring together 100 web developers, marketers, designers and entrepreneurs for a 48-hour “hackathon”…
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NewsMajor suppliers line up to back new MyShop indie retailer app
Some of the UK’s biggest fmcg suppliers are backing a new reward scheme aimed at building brand loyalty among indies…
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NewsSmaller firms are 'lagging' on new EU label rules
Smaller brands unprepared for EU’s mammoth FIC regulations…
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NewsBig DL app to offer real-time deal alerts to shoppers
An app is launching in October that aims to “transform” local shopping by sending real-time deal alerts to consumers…
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NewsNicorette has a fit of the vapers as ad slams e-cigarettes
E-cigarette makers angered by Nicorette ‘don’t vape’ ad campaign…
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NewsParfetts to refurbish whole estate after Anfield success
Parfetts is to refurbish all of its depots after its refitted Anfield site yielded a 10% sales boost…
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NewsTesco shoppers to choose carrier bag beneficiaries
Tesco is to let shoppers choose which charities will cash in on proceeds from the Scottish and Welsh carrier bag levies…
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NewsTesco to trial click & collect lockers for GM and clothing
Tesco is launching new click & collect lockers for general merchandise and clothing at two London stores on Monday…
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NewsBOSS hits back at minister’s comments on forecourt crime
The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) has hit out at comments made by crime minister Norman Baker in which he claimed forecourts encouraged fuel theft by not insisting on prepayment at pumps.
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Comment & OpinionIntroducing 'the world’s first free supermarket'
Imagine a supermarket where absolutely everything was given away for free. Implausible? Maybe, but there’s one called Freemarket opening in Copenhagen this Saturday.
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NewsSpar South Africa acquires 80% stake in BWG Group
Spar South Africa has bought an 80% stake in Irish Spar wholesaler BWG Group.
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NewsMusgrave ends contract with Wincanton in Ireland
Wincanton is set to make up to 150 staff redundant as Musgrave ends its contract with the logistics provider in Ireland…
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NewsCompass’ dining division names James Boyle as MD
Restaurant Associates, the executive dining division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has appointed James Boyle as managing director.
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Comment & OpinionClick & collect on the road to domination
The age of click & collect is well and truly upon us, and it seems almost every week there’s a new development.
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NewsWing Yip launches Sunday delivery service
Wing Yip has slashed the cost of its weekend delivery service and started offering Sunday deliveries for the first time…
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NewsSpar returns to TV with 'top-up destination' ad campaign
Spar is set to return to TV next week as part of a £3m media campaign to promote it as a destination for top-up shopping…
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NewsSpar boosts own-label range with dessert selection
Spar has added seven own-brand desserts to its range.
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's thinks bike with new HGV
Sainsbury’s new HGV is aiming to make city streets safer for cyclists. Is it a step in the right direction?
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NewsJJ Food Service Foodit ordering software reports early success
Foodit, the tech company owned by JJ Food Service, has reported early success after launching this spring…
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NewsHancocks cuts Vidal Giant Cable sweets price to boost margins
Hancocks has driven down the price of Vidal Giant Cables to give retailers a 79% margin…