All The Grocer articles in 16 November 2019
Previous issues.
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My Alternative CVJohn Luck, Carabao Energy Drink, on Adam & The Ants, Guinness and Jürgen Klopp
‘How would I describe my job to my mates? Bonkers – but in a good way’
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Comment & OpinionIt’s hugely frustrating that food waste reduction efforts are being hindered
The Grocer has campaigned for years now to help move the dial on food waste in the industry
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NewsCity snapshot: October rain leads to UK retail footfall plunge
Retail footfall suffered another steep drop in October as the autumn rain kept shoppers at bay. Plus, Greggs upgrades profit expectations on strong sales performance, Prosus publishes Just Eat offer document and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsPoundland launches own-label chilled ready meals
The ‘Bistro’ branded ready meals cost £1.50 and include Sausage & Mash and Chicken Curry with Rice
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NewsPricecheck on target to top £100m turnover this year, results reveal
The Sheffield-based operator posted a 12% increase in sales for the year to April 2019
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NewsDeliveroo rolls out click & collect option for consumers
More than 700 restaurants in 13 cities around the UK have already signed up to Pickup
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NewsMorrisons eliminates black plastic from all own-label food and drink
The supermarket said the move accounts for almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic being made more easily recyclable
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NewsBRC calls on next government to reform business rates & apprenticeship levy
Measures seen as essential for retail to continue supporting communities have been set out in the BRC’s ‘Vision for the UK’
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NewsCo-op launches branded maintenance service for stores
The group has partnered with maintenance providers City Building Engineering Services, Link Contracting and Lancer Scott
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NewsMajor supermarkets sign up to refillable products pilot scheme
The expanded Refill campaign will also highlight discounts that reward customers for bringing their own containers
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NewsSainsbury’s agrees wholesale deal with Australian supermarket Coles
Last month Sainsbury’s also struck a deal to replace Waitrose and Iceland as the supplier for Shoprite
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NewsJohn Mills to step down as Unitas Wholesale deputy MD
Retail director John Kinney has been promoted to the new position of sales and marketing director
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NewsM&S looks to tackle price perceptions with ‘Re-Marks-able Value’ campaign
M&S is currently working on around 800 separate cost-saving initiatives
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ads 2019: Who’s nailed it and who’s failed it this year?
Our experts decide which ads have succeeded and which have flopped this festive season
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis trial foreign language badges for staff
The initiative has initially launch in 10 Waitrose stores and seven John Lewis sites this month
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NewsConfex to make all members shareholders in major overhaul
Confex said all future profits made by head office will be shared amongst the membership according to their contributions
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NewsAsda could launch ‘home delivery while you’re away’ service
Walmart’s InHome service launched in three US cities last month
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NewsAsda hits back at claims of shopper boycotts over new staff contract
Around 200 workers had not signed the new contract for all hourly paid store staff by the 10 November deadline
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s pips Asda to take Grocer 33 win
None of our mystery shoppers left with a full trolley for a fourth consecutive week
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Liverpool: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Liverpool is one of the friendliest cities in the world, so my team’s job is to recruit the best colleagues that fit our values’