All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 15
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Comment and Opinion
What’s behind Iceland’s ‘biggest ever’ frozen launch?
Close followers of Iceland will know that the supermarket chain is no stranger to bold, if sometimes slightly questionable, marketing claims
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News
John Lewis Partnership becomes latest retailer to cut the price of period pants
The retailer joins Tesco and M&S in pledging to cover the VAT on period knickers
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Iceland begins ‘biggest-ever’ frozen launch in major refresh
The launch includes new own-label and exclusive products, and forms part of a wider refresh in response to the cost of living crisis
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John Lewis Partnership on hunt for 10,000 roles as it gears up for Christmas
The retailer is heavily reliant on the lead-up to Christmas, when it receives a significant proprotion of its revenue
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Retailers urged introduce more own label lines of infant formula
Only one supermarket currently offered an own label formula product, according to the The Baby Feeding Law Group
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Pret a Manger doubles discount offered on its coffee subscription scheme
Club Pret will also launch overseas for the first time later this year
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Iceland to allow customers to pay for baby formula with loyalty points
“It’s bonkers I can price promote and advertise on vape products, on chocolate and on crisps, but yet I can’t on infant formula,” Richard Walker said
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Sainsbury’s Nectar Prices reaches 5,000 products
The figure means Sainsbury’s has closed ground on Tesco’s Clubcard Prices
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Former Co-op category lead launches ‘meals focused’ innovation network
Oliver Pinder said The Meals Collective would “fill a gap” by being specifically focused on the ‘meals occasion’
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Comment and Opinion
Can Waitrose’s copper in the canteen plan arrest store crime?
It’s an easy-win solution that’s unsurprisingly grabbed the headlines. But it’s not innovative
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News
Waitrose to launch its first ever lunchtime meal deal
The offer, priced at £5, will hit shelves at the end of August
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News
Waitrose to offer police officers free hot drinks and use of break rooms
The retailer hopes the measure will act as a deterrent to would-be criminals
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GroceryAid hails ‘unprecedented support’ during challenging year
The charity’s annual impact report can give an insight into some of the challenges facing those working in the industry
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Walmart International’s CEO Judith McKenna to retire
She will be replaced by Kath McLay, who currently leads Sam’s Club, Walmart’s US-based member-only wholesale business
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Iceland boss calls for legislation change after infant formula price cuts
Iceland has promoted a price cut to 13 lines of branded formula, which could breach UK legislation
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Pret to open first store in Northern Ireland
Pret aims to open 20 stores accross the island of Ireland over the next 10 years
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Harrods hails ‘year of recovery’ after strong results
Harrods had outperformed the wider market due to its long-standing relationship with brands and customers, said CFO Tim Parker
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Harvey Nichols CEO to step down after three years in charge
Malhotra will remain in post until December 2023
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Wilko collapse: retailers rally to support affected staff
A number of supermarkets have invited Wilko employees to apply for roles
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Tesco to stock more own-label and value items in c-stores
Supermarkets have faced growing criticism over the dearth of value products stocked in convenience stores