All The Grocer articles in 09 September 2023
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NewsItsu grocery sales to pass £50m thanks to NPD and new listings
Itsu’s grocery arm is on course to pass the £50m revenue mark this year after new listings and NPD drove a £10m-plus jump in third party sales
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NewsShareAction reports success in forcing healthier food policies
Pressure from a shareholder-led campaign group has resulted in major food and drink companies making their products healthier, research shows
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NewsCity News: Pernod Ricard shares slide on US and China slowdown
Pernod Ricard hailed a “very strong” annual performance as it recorded double-digit sales growth and expanded margin, but shares were hit by warnings of slowdowns in key markets of China and the US
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NewsMedia Bites 4 September: Tesco/Shop worker abuse, Wilko, Asda
Tesco’s chief executive has called for a change in the law to make abuse or violence towards retail workers an offence across the UK
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NewsUK food and drink insolvencies surge
The number of UK food and drink manufacturing companies entering insolvency has more than doubled over the past 12 months, according to research from management consultancy groups Inverto
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé sells peanut allergy treatment brand Palforzia
Nestlé has announced this morning it has divested peanut allergy treatment business Palforzia to Swiss healthcare company Stallergenes Greer
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Analysis & FeaturesHow crime-hit supermarkets are turning into fortresses
Whether it’s TikTok mobs, a cash-strapped populace, or organised crime gangs, retail theft is on the rise. Stores are fighting back with a combination of new staff training techniques and high-tech solutions
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NewsRadnor Hills buys Highland Spring Group Welsh production site
Radnor Hills said it had sought an expansion opportunity in Wales for some time
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NewsMajor carbon neutral scheme dropped as trust in claims falls
The move comes as pressure mounts on green claims achieved through the use of controversial carbon offsets
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NewsEstée Lauder becomes latest new brand at M&S
M&S has been adding brands to its own label ranges since 2009, starting with selected food brands in 2009, followed by branded beauty lines in 2012
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NewsTesco staff to get body cameras as Ken Murphy calls for store crime clampdown
Murphy also called for the police to be responsible for better communication with retailers on known criminals
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NewsMorrisons rolls out CCTV van fleet to tackle shop crime
The vans promote the supermarket’s long-running partnership with Crimestoppers and urge customers to call its helpline if they see criminal activity
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NewsHolland & Barrett apprenticeship scheme rated highly by Ofsted
It comes as a growing number of retailers call for the Apprenticehip Levy to be reformed
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NewsMorrisons launches biggest-ever loyalty card price reductions
Morrisons first began trialling loyalty card prices last October with brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Cadbury, Mars and Nestlé
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NewsM&S price locks 140 food products until after Christmas
Improving its value perception amongst shoppers has been credited by analysts with helping drive strong sales growth at M&S Food
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NewsBrewDog appoints Boots Opticians MD James Arrow as COO
Arrow’s appointment is the latest in a slew of appointments at senior level for BrewDog
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NewsJuice Burst maker Purity Soft Drinks sees sales surge
Purity Soft Drinks, the maker of Juice Burst, has seen sales jump by 37% and profits double in its most recent financial year
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NewsMedia Bites 5 September: Asda, Wilko, Butternut Box
The billionaire owners of Asda have been asked by MPs for details of interest free-loans allegedly provided to fund the purchase of private jets
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales boosted by improved consumer confidence
UK retail sales were up 4.1% in August as consumer confidence improved amid easing inflation. Plus PZ Cussons makes offer for Nigerian business, trading update from DS Smith and all the latest news from the City
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NewsMonster-owned Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective eyes UK expansion
Beers from two of Canarchy’s brands have previously been available sporadically in the UK