All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 28
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NewsIceland launches new convenience store format
The ‘entirely new’ Iceland Local store concept shares a single store site with a Costcutter
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NewsBestway’s Well Pharmacy acquires pharmaceutical wholesaler Lexon UK
Both businesses are in prenotification discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority, which will review the acquisition
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NewsMilliways plastic-free gum secures first major supermarket listing
Milliways was launched in 2021 with the hope of taking on traditional, plastic-based gum brands
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NewsSainsbury’s £220m logistics shake-up may affect thousands of jobs
The supermarket will switch to three dedicated logistics partners rather than relying on multiple contracts across its logistics chain
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NewsGreggs to roll Eco-Shop features out to 400 stores this year
Greggs opened its first Eco-Shop format in Great Billing, Northampton in July 2022
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NewsSainsbury’s overhauls Nectar scheme with Clubcard-style discounts
Customers will be offered lower prices on more than 300 products including Heinz Beanz, Nescafé coffee and Coke Zero multipacks
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NewsWaitrose installs first EV charge hub for employees
Waitrose has installed 14 rapid charge points at its Bracknell distribution centre
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NewsWaitrose rolling out dedicated Gail’s bakery fixtures to 64 stores
The grocer will also double the range of Gail’s products including sourdough bread, crackers, bagels and muffins
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NewsGroceryAid campaign to highlight charity's support for shop workers
The awareness campaign will point workers to the charity’s free and confidential helpline, online support and financial grants
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ProfilesFortnum & Mason’s Tom Athron wants the grocer to remain relevant – but not through cutting prices
The luxury grocer has revamped the third floor of its Piccadilly flagship store in what is the ‘best expression’ of Athron’s vision for Fortnum’s
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NewsHolland & Barrett to give store staff 9% pay rise
It means pay for H&B store workers has increased by 15% during the past year, the company said
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches 48-hour at-home blood tests
Range includes £79 general health test that measures liver and kidney functions, iron and cholestoral levels and diabetes risk
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NewsIceland Foods converting chiller cabinets in Food Warehouse stores to cut energy costs
Iceland is working with The Bond Group to convert open chillers to doored fridges in 150 Food Warehouse stores
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Comment & OpinionThe emotional and financial reaction to JLP employee ownership plans
Proposals to rip up JLP’s long-standing 100% employee ownership model have whipped up a media storm
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NewsHarvey Nichols appoints food and drink chief to lead own-label revamp
The new role was announced alongside two other senior hires
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Analysis & FeaturesUnpicking the failures that led to a £234m loss at Waitrose and John Lewis
After posting huge losses, Sharon White has rung the changes, promising more cuts. Even its hallowed mutual status is under review
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NewsWaitrose renews wine and spirits logistics deal with Wincanton
The contract extends the partnership between Waincanton and Waitrose for a further five years
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NewsSainsbury’s launches fully recyclable super-concentrated laundry detergent cartons
The five-SKU range has also been reformulated to be super concentrated, allowing for up to five additional washes per package
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NewsIceland partners with Just Eat for latest rapid delivery deal
More than 5,000 Iceland products including essentials, fresh and frozen groceries will be available via the Just Eat app, for delivery within 30 minutes
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NewsWaitrose plans to play up supplier relationships with social media push
Waitrose has sought to emphasise its sourcing credentials in response to the cost of living crisis