All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 30
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Comment & OpinionWhy Waitrose cut ties with Heston – and why it might be a strategic win
In a puff of frozen liquid nitrogen, one of the most iconic tie-ups in modern British grocery has disappeared
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NewsWaitrose ends partnership with Heston Blumenthal
It marks the end of a 12-year partnership with one of the UK’s best-known chefs
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NewsIceland announces it is to close six UK stores
Iceland has not said whether affected staff will lose their jobs
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NewsSainsbury’s promises ‘robust action’ after sexual abuse allegations in its tea supply chain
The BBC uncovered widespread sexual abuse at a Kenya tea farm supplying the supermarket
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NewsWater brand founder in record-breaking Antarctic row just five months after heart surgery
Actiph water founder Jamie Douglas-Hamilton was left with two months to train for the row
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NewsSainsbury’s confirms limit on Prime energy drink to three per customer
The retailer clarified confusion over the limit placed on sales of the drink
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NewsHolland & Barrett opens in Greece, kicking off delayed expansion plans
The stores were originally set to launch by the end of 2022
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NewsSainsbury’s confirms it is listing Prime Hydration drink this week
The listing includes a new limited edition Orange and Mango flavour
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose joins rivals in slashing prices – but for a different reason
The move signals the retailer is taking the cost of living crisis seriously, and acknowledges its customers are feeling the pinch
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NewsMorrisons confirms plans to stock Prime Hydration drink, and could be joined by Sainsbury’s
Prime is listed on the internal stocking systems of both retailers, according to Prime Tracker UK
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NewsWaitrose bows to cost of living pressure with ‘record’ price cuts
The retailer had previously been resisting cutting prices in response to the cost of living crisis
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Comment & OpinionHolland & Barrett’s DNA testing trial signals its wellness ambitions
The trial with DnaNudge at its Marble Arch store could lead to a wider rollout
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NewsHolland & Barrett to trial in-store DNA testing to nudge customer choices
Holland & Barrett has partnered with DnaNudge for the limited trial
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NewsIceland, Birds Eye and Currys to help families without freezers
Manchester Metropolitan University will publish a white paper based on the results
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NewsAsda to open NHS diabetic eye testing clinics in stores
The clinics are part of a new collaboration with healthcare provider InHealth
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NewsEarthquake support: supermarkets rally to aid Turkey and Syria relief efforts
Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Co-op are among those to have publicly announced donations
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NewsIceland given refinancing boost on the back of ‘better than expected’ performance guidance
Moody’s expects Iceland to benefit from falling energy costs over the rest of the year
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NewsHolland & Barrett trains store staff as gut health advisors
The health and wellness retailer will also offer customers free one-to-one consultations through a newly created online hub
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NewsJohn Lewis starts hunt for new creative agency for first time in 14 years
Both accounts under review are currently held by the agency Adam&EveDDB
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NewsIceland remains ‘incredibly well positioned’ despite supplier credit concerns
Iceland said only a handful of suppliers would be affected by Coface’s decision to suspend credit insurance