All The Grocer articles in 15 August 2026
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NewsRetail leaders slam Burnham’s ‘rip-off’ discounts probe
As part of what has been billed a ‘cost of living’ tour of Britain, Burnham has promised a swathe of measures will be announced to help Brits struggling with everyday costs
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NewsStarbucks raises rewards threshold with more points needed for freebies
As of 3 September, Starbucks Rewards members will need 150 points or ‘stars’ to redeem a free filter coffee, americano or hot tea.
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NewsCo-op chair steps down as society continues CEO search
Moni Mannings, who is senior independent director at Co-op Group, has taken on the role of interim chair
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NewsJohn Lewis MD Peter Ruis to leave business after two-and-a-half years
Ruis will remain with the business until 6 September
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NewsLeaders have no faith in government food resilience policies
IGD report claims ministers needed more ambition to protect UK food production and create more resilient supply chains
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NewsSpar completes 500-store staff headset rollout
More than 3,000 employee communication headsets have been rolled out to Spar stores
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NewsPapa Johns appoints new UK and Europe MD
The new UK & Europe MD first joined the pizza chain in 2023, most recently serving as senior director for operations and franchising
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NewsAsda launches £4 hot meal deal in latest food-to-go expansion
The 30-strong rotisserie offer had been designed to provide customers with a ‘convenient and affordable alternative when on the move’, Asda said
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe workers at Enniskillen to strike over pay
Approximately 130 members of Unite employed by Pilgrim’s Europe are set to escalate their strike action at the site
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NewsBritish Apples & Pears appoints new executive chair
The new chair will join the organisation on 1 September, working alongside current executive chair Ali Capper during a two-month handover
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NewsBluetongue a ‘serious and growing threat’ to UK livestock sector
The NFU said it was spreading at an ‘alarming rate across the UK’ with the south west a particular hotspot for the disease
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Comment & OpinionWhy Nichols’ VitHit acquisition is a smart way to buy into wellness
The functional wellness brand sits exactly where Vimto can’t reach, according to Nichols CEO Andrew Milne
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Christmas
With the cost of eating out still high, shoppers are bringing the celebration home and reshaping the festive calendar. From grazing boards to a golden quarter that now begins in late summer, suppliers tell The Grocer how affordable indulgence, provenance and a sense of theatre will define Christmas 2026.
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NewsAndy Burnham unveils new curbs on vape and betting shops
The PM is tightening up planning rules that have made it easier for vape and slot machine shops to spread rapidly
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NewsFood the winner as heatwave thaws July retail sales
Food was the winner according to BRC’s July retail sales data, as shoppers cut back on their trips to the store amid continued record temperatures
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NewsLA Foods opens 14th store with new Nisa fascia
The London-based retailer said the 3,000 sq ft store, which launched in Islington on 8 August, cemented its 25-year partnership with Nisa owner Co-op Wholesale
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NewsPrice rises ‘inevitable’ says FDF as fears grow over fruit & veg shortages
FDF Scotland’s David Thomson told the BBC there were ‘significant concerns’ over the availability of many fruit & veg products
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NewsJust Eat voice AI users find food faster, more influenced by recommendations
‘The biggest challenge in food delivery today isn’t finding restaurants. It’s deciding’
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Scotland: 10 October
A series of government interventions are under way in Scotland. So what impact will they have?
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NewsMore areas in England declared in drought after heatwaves
The National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are experiencing pressure on their water resources – with increasing impacts across agriculture, public supplies, navigation and the environment