All The Grocer articles in 08 February 2020
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News
Unitas combines Landmark and Today’s sales figures in new data service
UDS currently brings together wholesale shipment data for 19 ex-Landmark and ex-Today’s members into single solution
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News
Dark stores in existing supermarkets are ‘the future of UK grocery’ say property experts
The big four omnichannel trend is the best solution for last-mile fulfilment and stands to drive property investment further, according to Supermarket REIT
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News
Vegan restaurant The Vurger Co secures seven-figure funding to launch retail range
The vegan burger restaurant chain will use the funding to open more sites and launch its plant-based burger range into retail in April
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Comment and Opinion
What’s your favourite chocolate bar? Survey fury sets pulses racing
The British Heart Foundation has kicked off its ‘Dechox’ campaign
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Comment and Opinion
Is this the opportunity Brexiters envisaged? Or a cocktail of costs and new rules?
Reaching a comprehensive trade agreement by December looks a nigh-on impossible task
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News
Waitrose selects XPO for national DC operations
XPO will also take on operational responsibility for the supermarket’s Brinklow regional DC
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News
M&S extends checkout-free smartphone shopping to 44 more stores
Customers use the M&S Mobile Pay Go app to scan barcodes as they walk around the stores, pay in the app and leave
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News
Imperial Brands greets new CEO with profits warning
Stefan Bomhard has work ahead as Imperial grapples with its attempts to shift towards tobacco alternatives…
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News
Food and drink bosses demand government action on PRNs
The Grocer has spoken to suppliers who say soaring recycling charges under the PRN system have left them facing big holes in their profits
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Comment and Opinion
Prepare your stomachs for unappealing Valentine’s offerings
It’s Valentine’s week, which means Bogof’s inbox is deluged with offers of romance
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Comment and Opinion
Mondelez world record success is a slam dunk for Oreo
Congrats to Mondelez chairman, CEO and chief certificate holder Dirk Van de Put
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Category Report
Spicing up babycare: infant care category report 2020
Socially conscious small brands are giving market leaders a serious run for their money
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Category Report
Missing the mark: cooking sauces & meal kits category report 2020
Most of the major mults have reacted to the meals kits challenge with versions of their own. Why can’t they make them work?
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Comment and Opinion
Weetabix shows its strength with submarine spot
Now January is over, Weetabix is resting its ‘Any-Which-Way-a-Bix’ ads
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News
One Below brings haulage in-house with new fleet of lorries
The Mercedes Actros trucks are delivering to One Below’s 60 stores across the UK
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News
Retailers still demanding lump sums to support profits, claim suppliers
Suppliers in the survey claimed breaches of the code were still widespread and more than 60% said retailers were still ask
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News
Müller issues yoghurts recall over metal contamination fears
The dairy giant has recalled 14 products sold under the Müller brand or through Aldi and Lidl’s Brooklea and Millbona brands
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News
Wilko appoints CEO plus retail and trading directors in transformation drive
Jerome Saint-Marc has been promoted from the joint roles of group transformation director and MD of Wilko.com
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Analysis and Features
Does Sainsbury’s new boss Simon Roberts have what it takes to succeed?
Roberts is likely to put stores and teamwork at the heart of his strategy, say colleagues and experts
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Analysis and Features
Environment bill: five key threats for fmcg retailers and suppliers
Concerns over targets, costs and timeframes are ringing out loud across the industry