All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 26
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NewsWaitrose still experiencing ‘knock on’ effects of shortages into this week
The supermarket issued vouchers to all customers in store as an apology for the shortages
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury’s value own-label relaunch makes sense, but does it scream budget?
Stamford Street shows Sainsbury’s has been paying attention to the success of Asda’s Just Essentials range
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NewsSainsbury’s donating to charity for each Inspired To Cook sale
Comic Relief will get 50p from every sale of a Sainsbury’s Inspired To Cook product over the next six weeks
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NewsPret continues global expansion with first Italian store
The site is managed by Chef Express, the catering arm of Italian food conglomerate Cremonini Group
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NewsWhole Foods Market extends partnership with food waste app Olio
The Amazon-owned grocer will roll Olio out across its seven London stores following a pilot at its Kensington site
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NewsIceland Foods smashes through food redistribution target
Nearly 1.5 million meals were redistributed through the grocer’s partnership with food redistribution platform Olio
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NewsIceland launches half-term savings campaign
The initiative will run until 6 June and give customers access to a range of discounts
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NewsWaitrose IT glitch causes bank holiday availability issues
The latest IT issue meant deliveries were not sent out or were sent with fewer items
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Analysis & FeaturesIs a fashion marketplace the right move for Sainsbury’s?
Reports say Sainsbury’s is pursuing an online marketplace model
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NewsBooths launches café concept as hospitality becomes a focus
Café 1847 has opened at the grocer’s Hesketh Bank store in Lancashire
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NewsSainsbury’s relaunches value own-label range as Stamford Street
The supermarket’s existing value ranges will be converted under the new range.
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NewsIceland enabling customers to track online orders in real time
Customers will now be able to track their order ‘to the minute’, the supermarket said
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NewsSainsbury’s and Greggs partner for first time with new outlet
A Greggs concession has opened in an existing Sainsbury’s petrol station in Bedfordshire
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NewsIceland using smart vending machines to sell ready meals in gyms
The trial launched into a single Fitness First gym this month but will be rolled into more sites if successful
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NewsWaitrose rolls out Fairtrade own-label coconut oil
Waitrose claims it is the first supermarket to launch a 100% Fairtrade own-label coconut oil
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NewsScottish c-store Margiotta to open its first food hall
The chain is also working to ‘broaden’ the range of Waitrose own-brand products it stocks
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NewsWaitrose to widen functional drinks offer with dedicated bays
The fixtures will launch in around 30 Waitrose stores under a limited trial
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NewsWarehouse fire and supply issues contribute to huge Waitrose loss
The accounts add new details to the financial update provided by the John Lewis Partnership in January
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NewsWaitrose begins trial of first large all-electric van
Electric vehicles currently represent a small proportion of the grocer’s 1,800-strong delivery fleet
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NewsIceland’s Richard Walker reaches Everest summit
The supermarket chairman is hoping to raise £1m to fund a new Rare Dementia Care Centre in London