All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 37
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NewsLidl rapped by ad watchdog over misleading Black Friday savings claims
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint from Aldi
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Comment & OpinionWhy does Iceland keep backtracking on environmental pledges?
Consumers may be learning not to believe Iceland when it makes similar pledges in future
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NewsIceland won’t manage COP26 pledge to become ‘plastic neutral’ this year, admits MD
Richard Walker has also confirmed Iceland’s 2018 pledge to be plastic-free on own label ranges by the end of 2023 is now “impossible”
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NewsAsda fighting ‘school holiday hunger’ by feeding kids for £1 in store cafés
Asda said customers were more worried than ever this year about being able to put enough food on the table during the school summer holidays
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NewsOver a third of Poundland’s sales are not at £1, accounts show
The newly filed full-year accounts to September also reveal Poundland’s acquisition of 100% shareholding in Poundshop.com came at a purchase price of £1
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter Kellogg’s court defeat, are HFSS restrictions inevitable?
The High Court has given Kellogg’s legal challenge ‘short shrift’
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NewsPoundland opens first c-store near busy transport hub, in Clapham Junction
The Clapham Junction store – the first in London – has a range tailored for rail commuters and tourists, as well as local residents
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NewsAldi appeals for job applicants as supply chain department expands
The discounter is appealing for applicants for a range of roles in customs and supply chain
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NewsLidl moves office staff to flexible working model
It comes months after the discounter opened a new 250,000 sq ft head office in London
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NewsIceland pushing multibuy deals plus pre-filled £40 online shopping basket to feed family for a week
The retailer is currently offering savings of up to £5 each time customers make a triple purchase of the same product
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NewsIceland partners with sharing app Olio to redistribute surplus food from 1,000 stores
Olio users can use the app now to get Iceland food products nearing the end of their shelf life for free
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Comment & OpinionKellogg’s High Court decision marks the end for industry legal challenges to HFSS rules
Kellogg’s has said it respects the decision and does not intend to appeal
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NewsKellogg’s legal challenge to HFSS clampdown rejected by High Court
The cereals giant challenged the clampdown, which is due to see HFSS products banned from prominent locations in stores, on three separate grounds
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NewsNestlé tops supplier ranking for impact on diet and environment
The Better Food Index, which is the first ranking of its kind, scored the 30 UK food & drink suppliers and manufacturers with the highest turnover
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NewsPoundstretcher returns to profit as CVA reaps rewards
Operating profit rose to £88.3m in the 12 months to 31 March 2021, up from a £45.3m loss the previous year
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NewsPoundland ‘resetting’ to sell more products for £1 or less as inflation bites
About 60% of the range is set to cost £1 or less by the end of this week
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NewsAldi lists bowel cancer symptoms on loo roll to help in spotting early signs
The new pack labels set out five signs of what is the UK’s fourth most common type of cancer and second biggest cancer killer
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NewsB&M launches online home delivery service
The online range initially consists of 1,000 general merchandise lines
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NewsPoundland sets sights on London for its Local convenience format
The format is smaller than a typical Poundland, with a range catering for the convenience shopper
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NewsIceland selling range of essentials for 1p each, including bread and milk
The online-only deals also cover summer food lines