All Supermarkets articles – Page 96
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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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NewsSainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts vows to support staff ahead of Living Wage vote
Earlier this year, the grocer became the first listed business to be hit with a shareholder resolution to become an accredited Living Wage employer
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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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NewsSupermarket customer satisfaction rises as complaints in other sectors reach record levels
M&S Food was the highest-ranked supermarket when the index was last published, in January. Aldi came highest among its rivals in July 2021
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s sales slide amid ‘intensifying pressure’ on household budgets
Sainsbury’s sales fell back in its first quarter as both grocery and general merchandise sales fell as it warned of “intensifying pressure” on household budgets. Plus, new CFO for B&M and trading updates from Chapel Down and Surpreme.
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Category ReportWhat’s the deal with the new working lunch? Lunchbox category report 2022
Hybrid working patterns and economic pressures have changed lunchtimes. Can retailers still lure shoppers with their meal deals?
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Chesterfield Superstore: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I run a full night shift here, so the only day replenishment we’re doing is for the things that sell faster. We’re always looking at ways to be as productive as possible’
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Chesterfield is top scorer on customer service
It was a tough race for the Grocer 33 podium this week, but Sainsbury’s snagged the top spot
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Grocer 33Heinz inflation laid bare as Tesco resists price hikes on tomato soup
Asda is cheapest shop as storm brews at Tesco over Heinz products
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Comment and OpinionWho will win the battle between Tesco and Heinz?
The disagreement could very well set a precedent for how other suppliers approach negotiations over the coming months
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Comment and OpinionHow brands can turn inflationary challenges into opportunities
There will be shoots of opportunity to grow as we forge ahead, says Kieran South, senior vice-president UK, IRI
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NewsMorrisons sales slump amid ‘very challenging’ trading environment
An update to investors for the 13 weeks ended 1 May revealed a 6.4% decline in like-for-like sales in the second quarter
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Comment and OpinionCompostable packaging can provide a solution to our struggling recycling system
The damage caused to soil by conventional plastics makes compostable packaging a particularly valuable alternative, says Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder & CEO of TIPA
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NewsM&S Food appoints new chief commercial officer Paul Friston
As part of the M&S Food leadership team, he will report directly to new Food MD Alex Freudmann
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Comment and OpinionSupermarkets must go beyond recycling drop-off points
Supermarkets can play a vital role in the circularity of recycling, says Professor Edward Kosior, founder and CEO of Nextek
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Comment and OpinionWhat’s causing the decline in customer service in our supermarkets? And should we be concerned?
The pandemic will rightly be remembered as the industry’s finest hour
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Grocer 33Tesco Blandford Forum: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I can do a lot of the store manager-related tasks on my own phone, so I and the other managers spend very little time out the back – the team see us leading from the front’
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Grocer 33Tesco’s Blandford Forum store impresses with store standards and availability
Our mystery shopper said the 12,869 sq ft store was very clean, tidy and well stocked
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Grocer 33Asda offers cheapest Grocer 33 shop as it keeps a lid on inflation
Across all retailers prices jumped 5.2% compared with last year, which was considerably less than the 8.3% Kantar reported for the last four weeks
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NewsBRC launches guide to help businesses with HFSS crackdown confusion
The guide also gives criteria to help companies work through a decision for more complex products.