All Supermarkets articles – Page 8
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NewsSainsbury’s and Tesco accused of 'misleading shoppers' after trackers left in soft plastic recycling
Of the tracked plastic which was collected from the supermarkets and reached a known destination, 70% was burnt, not recycled, according to the campaigners
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NewsAldi to run 30% of HGV fleet on hydrotreated vegetable oil fuels
It will cut 15,400 tonnes of CO2e a year, accoridng to the discounter
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Analysis & FeaturesAs supermarkets top FTSE 100 ranking for charity giving, how are other food & drink operators doing?
Report on charity giving defies accusations of supermarket greed
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NewsAldi chief warns of industry ‘complacency’ after price match probe
After a Panorama investigation this week into rivals’ price matches, Hurley said there was a risk that fragile consumer trust in supermarkets would be eroded
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Comment & OpinionBeware complacency over price match inconsistencies
As inflation falls, trust is returning. But this week’s BBC Panorama investigation into price matching is a salutary warning that it shouldn’t be taken for granted, says Giles Hurley, Aldi UK & Ireland CEO
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest as rival loyalty deals lack impact
Asda was exclusively cheapest for nine products, including the beetroot, Cauldron falafels, Nik Naks and margherita pizza
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s, Bishop Auckland: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Our clothing department is one of the biggest in the north’
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Grocer 33‘Impressive’ displays and staff help Sainsbury’s to win
Our mystery shopper enjoyed the “impressive” promotions throughout, which included seasonal Halloween lines
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NewsAsda to offer sustainability-linked financial incentives to its suppliers
Asda farmers who engage in sustainability practices and work towards decarbonisation will get access to better financing from HSBC UK
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NewsMorrisons makes turnaround headway but sales growth slows in Q3
Like-for-like sales growth has slowed at Morrisons in a ’noticeably softer’ third quarter as new CEO Rami Baitiéh continued his turnaround efforts
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NewsAldi uses Panorama investigation as springboard for price-match fightback
The discounter has placed ads in a number of national newspapers highlighting examples of Tesco products containing less of the main ingredient than Aldi’s, despite being a claimed ‘match’
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Comment & OpinionSmall brands don’t need to be babied by buying teams
We’re seeing a bit of a peculiar model right now where innovation teams are half-advising brands on how to run their businesses, says Thea Alexander, CEO at YF
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons agrees £331m property deal on 76 supermarkets
Morrisons has signed a £331m deal to release value from its portfolio of stores as the supermarket continues with a turnaround attempt under new CEO Rami Baitieh. Plus, Asda launches new sustainability-linked enhancement to its supply chain finance scheme, trading updates from Poundland owner Pepco and Diageo, and interims from Adnams
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NewsKids’ food companies challenge supermarkets ‘awash with HFSS and ultra processed food’
The Kids’ Food and Drink Collective (KFDC) launched this week with nine brands as founder members
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NewsCharities tackling food waste fear £15m fund ‘in limbo’ due to budget black hole
The fund is now in doubt as new environment secretary Steve Reed considers if it will form a part of his circular economy strategy
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NewsIceland adds Deliveroo to rapid delivery offer
The service will be added to 800 Iceland and Food Warehouse stores by the end of October
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NewsKristian Horabin to leave Asda in latest management departure
Horabin was hired from Aldi by Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa in June 2022 as VP of commercial food
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Comment & OpinionPanorama’s price match probe is misleading tosh
Customers are apparently far too stupid to realise Sainsbury’s £5 steaks aren’t on the same level as a trip to Gaucho
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NewsOwen McLellan to step down as MD of Company Shop Group
McLellan has run the surplus food redistribution company since January 2023 and overseen a turnaround in its fortunes
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NewsLidl chief trading officer Martin Kottbauer leaves after 28 years
Kottbauer’s role has been incorporated into that of chief commercial officer Richard Bourns