All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 20
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NewsIceland kicks off recruitment drive after opening Christmas delivery slots
The retailer wants to fill 1,750 roles across its stores and supply chain
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NewsFounding member Waitrose leaves The Refill Coalition
It leaves the coalition with just two permanent retailer members
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NewsKellyDeli rolls out new Sushi Daily loyalty scheme
The scheme is being launched nationwide following a short trial launched earlier this year
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NewsWhole Foods Market to launch more ‘value’ products as it seeks to widen its appeal
The Amazon-owned grocer has seen sales squeezed as customers have traded down from its traditionally premium offering
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NewsRefill Coalition launches ‘landmark’ first in-store trial with Aldi
The in-store trial will be followed with an online version in ‘early’ 2024
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NewsPret a Manger aims to ‘triple’ its US presence with new joint venture
Pret has been working to expand its global presence, with the aim of doubling the size of its business by 2026
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NewsWaitrose extends logistics partnership with GXO
GXO will continue to manage two of Waitrose’s key distribution hubs
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NewsMultibuys on non-HFSS products increasing across big supermarkets
The Food Foundation tracks the number of multibuy deals offered by the traditional big four and Aldi
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NewsHolland & Barrett opens first concessions in Tesco stores since pandemic
The two new openings are H&B’s first new UK Tesco concessions ‘for a while’
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NewsBooths reports fall in profits as inflation bites
Executive chairman Edwin Booth had previously warned that performance could slow down
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NewsSainsbury’s becomes the first big four grocer to join GenM menopause network
GenM was launched in 2021 to help brands better cater to customers experiencing the menopause
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NewsCreams Cafe appoints new COO as it targets UK expansion
Oliver Rodbard joins the business from Soul Foods Group
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NewsThe John Lewis Partnership appoints new property director
Martin Gafsen will join in November, from Royal Mail Group
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NewsIceland Foods and The Range extend ‘shop in shop’ partnership
The partnership has now been extended to 113 stores, with more planned
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NewsSainsbury’s becomes the latest supermarket to kick off seasonal recruitment drive
Retailers are expected to face heightened competition to fill roles this year as a result of labour shortages
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NewsWaitrose to update loyalty scheme to improve personalised rewards
It follows what has been at times widespread dissatisfaction at the loyalty offer following the relaunch of the MyWaitrose scheme in 2022
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NewsSelfridges losses narrow as footfall returns to stores
Sales grew as shoppers returned to its flagship stores in London and Manchester
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NewsWaitrose extends functional and wellness drinks trial
Waitrose launched in-store bays dedicated to functional beverages in May as a way of testing appetite for the category
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NewsIceland Foods overhauls fruit and veg lines as it targets fresh growth
The supermarket has partnered with Irish fruit and veg supplier Keelings to launch a new exclusive brand
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NewsGreggs opens first café inside a Sainsbury’s supermarket
As many as ‘half a dozen’ openings are planned before the end of the year