All The Grocer articles in 03 August 2024 – Page 3
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NewsGood volume of larger apples in season to come, sector says
British Apples & Pears has estimated apples will be larger than average due to the mild weather in March and April
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Comment & OpinionFind the right business partner to take your company to the next level
We knew our manufacturer was a great fit from the start. They actively introduced us to local producers with potential pipelines of surplus
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NewsSainsbury’s to relaunch food ordering function as digital upgrade continues
The Grocer understands the relaunch is set for after September. While it’s understood Sainsbury’s is still finalising what the final offer will look like
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Comment & OpinionCooking with the Stars: C-listers battle for golden frying pan
Sharry Cramond, marketing director of the show’s co-funder M&S, calls it ‘the most sought-after prize on British TV’
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NewsCity News: Diageo boss ‘fighting for job’ as share price plunges again
Another weak market update and share price plunge this week will have left the beleaguered new CEO of Diageo Debra Crew “fighting to keep her job”, according to analysts
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere is Morrisons going right, as Asda is going wrong?
Morrisons’ CEO Rami Baitiéh has staged improvements on price and availability, while Asda is facing falling sales and staff walkouts
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NewsFoie gras: majority of Brits in favour of import ban, study finds
Animal Equality UK said the findings of the poll added pressure to the Labour government to follow through on its commitment to legislate the issue
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NewsMorrisons to launch major new loyalty card drive
Following the success of Tesco Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar scheme, More has become a major part of Baitiéh’s recovery plan
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NewsBrexit costs mount for industry as Defra urged to address border chaos
The Common User Charge can reach up to £29 per commodity line
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Comment & OpinionCushelle’s koala makes a creepy loo roll brand mascot
The bog roll brand’s new ad hands Kenny the koala his first speaking part in 14 years
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NewsHipp Organic claims limited availability is ‘retailer related’
Fifty-one out of 257 SKUs are currently out of stock
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NewsPet Store Retailing acquires Pets & Friends
The move will boost Kennelpak’s development in wholesale and distribution
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the fmcg sector walk the walk on LGBTQ+ issues?
As Pride celebrations take place around the world, fmcg brands are rushing to fly the flag. But are they practising what they preach, or is it a case of ‘rainbow washing’?
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Comment & OpinionWhat the King’s Speech retail crime commitment means for employers
It is advisable for retailers to keep a watching brief on the progress of the new offence, says Perran Jervis, partner and head of retail at national law firm TLT
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NewsCadbury Darkmilk disappears from shelves amid ‘supply challenges’
The 90g bars have been out of stock in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda since mid-July
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Comment & OpinionHow Waitrose is raising the bar on customer service
We have looked at what gold-standard customer service looks like for our shoppers, says Tina Mitchell, retail director at Waitrose
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Comment & OpinionThere’s little incentive to be a packaging pioneer in the UK
There is little incentive to be among the pioneers – who don’t yet have any economies of scale – while there’s no penalty for sitting on your hands
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NewsMedia Bites 5 August: food imports, English wine, Knoops
Imported food coming into the UK through Brexit border posts is being sent back to Europe to be tested due to a lack of laboratory capacity in Britain
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NewsCity snapshot: Warmer climate helps English wine production boom
Sales of UK wines continue to boom thanks to rising temperatures and better yields, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young
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NewsTesco debuts own-label wine with climate friendly grape variety
The grape variety is highly resistant to fungal diseases