All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 100
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NewsM&S launches packaging free aisle with refill stations in Hedge End Food Hall
Rice, pasta, cereals and nuts are just some of the products available in the packaging-free trial
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NewsAldi adds ‘XXL’ bulk packs of meat to rolling weekly offers
The first “super-sized XXL” offers kick off this week with the arrival of 2kg packs of chicken breast fillets for £7.99 and four-packs of 21-day matured rump steaks for £7.49
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Comment & OpinionConsumer preference shouldn’t come into Aldi’s choice of sustainable bag
Aldi chose to roll out compostable plastic bags over paper ones due to ‘customer preference’ – but is that the point?
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NewsBeales victim of business rates overcharging, claims Colliers
Many struggling retailers have paid more than they should, the property agency said
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NewsCat litter shortage hits supermarkets after supplier Bob Martin’s collapse
Bob Martin was bought by Pets Choice after entering into administration, but delays in transferring listings have caused shortages
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NewsIceland secures long-term lease on Livingston distribution centre
The site will continue to serve as a base for Iceland’s national operational logistics
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NewsSecond Superdrug in Scottish Borders to convert to Savers
Superdrug in Hawick is due to close and reopen as Savers, after its store in Galashiels was given the same treatment
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NewsIceland adds over 40 multi-temp trailers to HGV fleet
The tri-axle trailers, which can carry a bigger payload than tandem axle ones, are the first to bear the branding of both Iceland and The Food Warehouse
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NewsFortnum & Mason reports ‘excellent’ sales growth over Christmas
The luxury retailer saw 15% sales growth across the business and a 13% jump in like-for-likes in the five weeks to 29 December
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NewsAldi rolls out compostable carrier bags to all UK stores
The discounter said the compostable bags had proved more popular with customers than paper ones in a trial
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NewsAldi to complete removal of cartoon characters from cereal boxes
The discounter said today that the characters had already been removed from much of the range and would be gone from the rest by March
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NewsM&S to roll out new supply chain system to cut food waste and costs
‘Disappointing’ food waste levels hit margins in the third quarter
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance reports sales rise as costs hit profits
Walgreen Boots Alliance increased sales in its first financial year quarter
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NewsEnfield retail park to be redeveloped for online sellers after M&G sale to Prologis
Ravenside Retail Park in north London’s Edmonton had been owned by M&G, the investment firm that last month banned withdrawals by investors from its property fund
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NewsCVAs ‘delaying inevitable’ financial collapses, claims Colliers
Of 23 retailers to enter CVAs from 2016 on, 13 have since gone into administration
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NewsAldi Christmas sales up 8% as it breaks £1bn barrier
Sales were boosted by particularly strong growth in beers, wines & spirits
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop reports fmcg sales rise after adding 300 lines
The variety discounter began expanding its fmcg range around 12 months ago
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NewsOcado seeks to launch contempt case against Jonathan Faiman’s lawyer
Ocado is separately suing Faiman for “industrial espionage”
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NewsAldi claims to offer ‘cheapest fresh turkey in the UK’ this Christmas
The discounter has slashed its cheapest fresh turkey price of £2.95 per kg – announced only yesterday – by a further six pence ahead of it going on sale tomorrow
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NewsLidl secures logistics partner as it explores online launch
IForce, an Eddie Stobart subsidiary, already works with Tesco, Waitrose, John Lewis and Aldi