All The Grocer articles in 11 November 2017
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NewsLack of regular customers holding back online growth
As many as 46% have tried online food shopping at least once, but only 15% use the service frequently, YouGov poll finds
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NewsArgos to extend Fast Track delivery via new fulfilment sites
The 200,000 sq ft of extra space will open up four-hour delivery option to six million more households
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NewsTesco declares saltire support after social media blunder
The customer service team mistakenly said the Scottish flags were being removed from packs north of the border
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NewsAsda Christmas campaign invites shoppers into the Imaginarium
CGI ad gives readers an imaginary glimpse into supermarket’s festive preparations..
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Comment & OpinionWhere there's food waste, there's gold
Our Waste Not Want Not campaign has helped achieve many things but there’s still so much more to be done
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NewsMedia Bites 6 November: Nisa/Co-op, M&S, Sainsbury's, BrewDog
Nisa shopkeepers are plotting to block the £143m Co-op takeover, which faces a crucial membership vote this week, according to the weekend papers. Plus, the spotlight falls on M&S and Sainsbury’s ahead of results this week.
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits expected to slide at Sainsbury's and M&S
Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s are both expected to reveal how tough trading conditions have weighed on their first-half profits later this week
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NewsThe Grocer to petition government for food waste subsidy
Kerry Mcarthy, Labour MP and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on food waste, hosted a reception in the House of Commons for The Grocer to launch its petition
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NewsKronenbourg 1664 rolls out festive footwear gift pack
Limited-edition Give the Gift Suprême boxes include a pair of socks coloured like the brand’s bottles
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NewsMorrisons adds frost-blemished apples to its Wonky range
Tesco has already announced it would relax apple specs to include those affected by frost eye…
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NewsFareShare and Trussell elbow aside Ruth Jones for Tesco Christmas ads
Jo and her co-stars will appear in future ads but none of its Christmas period commercials says Tesco
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NewsLidl UK to increase basic wage from £8.45 to £8.75 from March
The retailer said the move would make staff the highest paid supermarket employees in the UK
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News2 Sisters reopens scandal-hit West Bromwich plant
Sainsbury’s said it would not be accepting stock from the West Bromwich site…
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NewsField & Flower secures £825k after trimming back valuation
Field & Flower reduced its valuation to secure the crowdfunding cash
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NewsGet your entries into this year's Chefs' Choice awards
Chefs’ Choice is now in its second year and was created by The Grocer to showcase the very best in foodservice…
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Nov: UK retail, Whole Foods, Lidl
“Nerves on high street after shoppers rein in spending,” writes The Times (£) after more worrying data on consumer activity.
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NewsHigher sugar prices boost profits at Associated British Foods
Primark owner Associated British Foods has posted a 15% jump in sales and a 22% rise in adjusted operating profits, boosted by a dramatic recovery of profits at AB Sugar and the weakness of the pound.
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NewsShrinkflation now 'endemic' in food and drink
Three-quarters (76%) of 200 manufacturers surveyed in August and September 2017 under pressure to cut prices
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals Christmas ad starring Paddington bear
The family-focused ad follows Paddington as he mistakes a burglar for Santa Claus…
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NewsAldi brings back Kevin the Carrot for Christmas campaign
The ad will air for the first time tonight at 7.15pm on ITV