All Supermarkets articles – Page 252
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef mince: why are supermarkets importing it when the UK has more than it can handle?
Supermarkets incurred the wrath of farmers – and some shoppers too – by selling imported mince when they could have sourced it here. Why did they do it?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat supermarkets are doing to make the ‘shield list’ work
Supermarkets are racing to ensure they can offer online delivery slots to people on the list – but it’s an uphill struggle
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NewsMorrisons launches phone shopping service for elderly & vulnerable customers
Vulnerable customers will be able to order groceries by phone and have them delivered the next day
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NewsAldi and Morrisons call end to all buying restrictions
Waitrose also removed the majority of temporary buying restrictions at the weekend
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NewsCoronavirus shouldn’t affect GSCOP, Tacon tells supermarket bosses
Tacon has urged retailers to use the flexibility within the code
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NewsSneeze screens in stores will become ‘commonplace’ after lockdown
High street chains including Costa and Greggs are in talks to fit protective screens once the lockdown ends
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket bosses must be careful not to undermine the goodwill they’ve earned
There’s growing envy, resentment and anger at the supermarkets despite the challenges and extra costs they face
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Analysis & FeaturesIs enough being done to keep food industry workers safe?
Supermarkets have acted quickly to protect their ‘hidden heroes’, but some food production staff have voiced concerns about safety
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NewsSupermarkets ‘finally’ able to help vulnerable with provision of government shield list
Asda CEO Roger Burnley said the supermarket was “working round the clock” to contact and feed vulnerable people on the list
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus information ads: who did it best?
Supermarkets haven’t just fed us during the pandemic – they’ve also scrambled to produce ads reassuring the public. So how do their efforts compare?
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NewsSainsbury’s to ease buying restrictions on most products
Sainsbury’s will also introduce a volunteer gift card and online voucher to help those shopping for others
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NewsSupermarkets contact ‘shield list’ to offer priority delivery
Major mults received a portion of the government’s ‘shield list’ last week
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NewsWaitrose launches e-gift card to help NHS volunteers buy food
Move follows the government’s recruitment drive for NHS volunteers to help those in self-isolation
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NewsPolicy U-turn in Wales hits supermarkets with £80m business rates bills
The Welsh government changed its mind on replicating Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans
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NewsTesco teams up with former Formula 1 boss on meals for frontline workers initiative
The Dennis family is donating £1m to seed-fund the initiative through its Dream Chasing Foundation
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NewsNew data shows shoppers still ‘frequently’ visiting grocery stores
12% of all shoppers said their primary motive for visiting a shop was to ‘stock up for the longer term’
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Comment & OpinionSupport, don’t sacrifice, UK food & drink startups in these unprecedented times
Entrepreneurial, nimble brands can move quickly and have stock to keep shelves full in any supermarket within days
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is happening to UK supermarket sales during the coronavirus crisis?
As the dust settles on panic buying – for now at least – how have categories performed, and how are consumers’ habits changing?
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NewsAsda and M&S create new payment cards for volunteers shopping for those self-isolating
The cards are aimed at shoppers relying on friends, neighbours and volunteers to get their groceries for them
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to shut shopping centre stores
Landlords have been leaning on food retailers to cease trading so centres can close