All The Grocer articles in 13 April 2019
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NewsCo-op targeting 200 franchise stores as like-for-likes grow
Group CEO Steve Murrells said the retailer could have 20 franchise stores by the end of the year
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NewsBrewDog pushes spirits with whisky, gin and vodka launches
It has signed a deal with Waitrose to stock its Transistor whisky
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NewsAndy Ward takes up finance director role at GroceryAid
Ward took up his role with the industry charity this week
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NewsWaitrose looks to replace plastic with langoustine shell film
Cuan Tec and Waitrose began working together through the John Lewis Partnership’s JLab startup programme
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NewsMedia Bites 9 April: Retail sales, Tesco, Holland & Barrett
Growth in UK retail sales slowed markedly in the first three months of this year as Brexit uncertainty made shoppers more cautious
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NewsRetail sales growth slows amid Brexit uncertainty
UK retail sales growth significantly slowed in the first three months of the year amid Brexit-related caution, specialist cake retailer Cake Box saw reported a slowdown in like-for-like sales and the rest of the City news
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NewsJenny Blogg promoted to role of retail director at Camelot
Blogg has 18 years experience in the sector, working in managerial roles at Cadbury, Mondelez and Tesco
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NewsHolland & Barrett rapped over 'poor payment practices'
The investigation into Holland & Barrett was sparked by a complaint from a technology consultancy
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NewsLidl shrinks size requirements for new London store openings
Lidl’s maximum size for either London or nationwide remains unchanged at 26,500 sq ft
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NewsHotel Chocolat to recycle any plastic packaging from shoppers
The stores will accept packaging from any retailer
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Comment & OpinionFleabag's heroine brings grin to sellers of gin in a tin
Hit BBC sitcom Fleabag came to a conclusion this week, leaving fans bereft
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NewsAldi trials self-checkouts for first time in Tamworth store
The move could see the discounter draw level in store tech with rival Lidl
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NewsMedia Bites 10 April: US tariffs, Philip Morris International, Cake Box
US officials revealed an $11bn list of European tariff targets, including cheese and wine
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco profits surge as turnaround nears completion
Tesco beat analyst expectations to deliver a 29% surge in pre-tax profits, Diageo and Greggs add non-executive directors and the rest of the news from the City
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NewsFoster's launches £6m ad push poking fun at craft beer drinkers
The Heineken UK brand has brought back Australian duo ‘Brad & Dan’ from its past campaigns
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NewsFood and drink industry faces up to 'fragility' of CO2 supply chains
Some businesses are considering investing in their own CO2 production facilities to prevent future shortages, an industry study revealed
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Category ReportBagging a deal: bagged snacks category report 2019
Bagged snacks have emerged as a prime area for M&A as the big boys buy up the likes of Tyrrells and Pipers
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NewsStarship grocery delivery robots reach 50,000-order milestone
They made their 50,000th delivery in Milton Keynes this week, having covered over 200,000 miles in total
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NewsAsda to raise minimum hourly rate while scrapping paid breaks
Staff could have their hours and departments changed at three weeks’ notice under the proposals
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NewsBarefoot takes major step into canned wine market
The wine brand is pouring its two best-performing SKUs into 250ml cans