All The Grocer articles in 06 June 2020 – Page 5
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Media Bites 2 Jun: ABF/Primark, Sainsbury’s, Insurance
Associates British Foods has announced it will reopen all its UK stores from 15 June, Sainsbury’s new CEO makes changes at the top and insurers go to court over coronavirus payments
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Councils to benefit from £50m fund to help reopen high streets
The cash from the European Regional Development Fund will go to councils to spend on practical measures such as new street signs and markings
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M&S sets out safety measures ahead of clothing space opening on 15 June
The retailer said experience from running nearly 600 food stores through lockdown had given staff extensive experience of social distancing measures that would be rolled out to clothing departments
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M&S expands food box range due to soaring demand
Demand for the boxes has been so strong that some variants have sold out in recent days, according to M&S
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‘High level of anxiety’ among industry over government’s Northern Ireland policy
The government must rapidly clarify how checks will take place on agrifoods entering Northern Ireland, a Lords committee has warned
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City to Sea launches campaign for reusable coffee cup usage as retailers reopen
It is working with local retailers to work out the most hygienic way to serve customers
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Proper makes TV debut with ‘Popcorn Done Properly’ advert
It features exploding CGI popcorn kernels on various coloured backgrounds
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Healthy eating is more important than ever, but don’t expect an HFSS tax any time soon
Action on Sugar and Action on Salt have led renewed calls for a tax on unhealthy food and drink
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Adelie Foods ceases trading as rescue talks fail
The UK’s third-largest sandwich maker has permanently ceased trading after its administrator was unable to secure a swift rescue package
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Red Tractor launches new high welfare standard for chicken
The new marque is part of a trio of beefed-up standards to be unveiled this year
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Shoppers returning to supermarkets, latest Channel Pulse survey shows
The increases come as lockdown restrictions slowly ease and more freedom around out-of-home activities is permitted
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East Bali Cashews launches Granola Bites duo into Sainsbury’s
The Indonesian social enterprise is helping local communities with sustainable employment
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Morrisons expands food box range with vegan option
The retailer said the box had been created in response to requests from vegan customers
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Pret a Manger hires consultants to advise on ‘new retail environment’
Pret has appointed Alvarez & Marsal and CWM to advise on aspects of a “comprehensive transformation plan”
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Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts reshuffles board on first day
Chief digital director Clodagh Moriarty will take on the new role of retail and digital director
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Pladis adds Strawberry Cheesecake flavour to Flipz pretzels range
Strawberry Cheesecake will join the lineup from the beginning of June
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Meadow Foods to open £4m plant-based dairy alternatives site
Production of a range of oat, rice and coconut-based products and ingredients is expected to start by the end of the year
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City snapshot: ABF to reopen all Primark stores by late June
Associated British Foods has announced it will reopen the last of its Primark stores by late June after it was forced to close its 378 retail locations across the world due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Media Bites 1 June: Pret a Manger, Supermarket exec pay, Sainsbury’s
Pret A Manger has called in consultants to help overhaul its fast food business model as its core customer base of commuters remains working from home
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Thatchers sales top £106m as it bucks downward cider trend
Cidermaker Thatchers “outperformed” the wider market last year as its annual sales continued past £100m and profits grew.