All The Grocer articles in 16 September 2023
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News
Sainsbury’s boosts AI capabilities with new Microsoft partnership
The technology would improve avilaibility in stores, and improve customer service
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News
Waitrose and Gail’s to open first in-store takeaway counter
The new takeaway format marks the latest stage of Waitrose’s ongoing store renovation plans
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LIVE 2024: The highlights from both days of the conference
Keep up to date with the latest news from Retail Week x The Grocer’s LIVE retail conference
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News
Parma ham introduces updated production regulations for modern consumers
Parma ham has focused on reducing salt content during the production process to align with contemporary diet preferences
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Comment & Opinion
Government’s ‘healthy sales’ reporting strategy a positive step, but it’s not all roses
Following a long series of rowbacks and u-turns on the obesity strategy, it comes as a refreshing change to see affirmative action from the government
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Comment & Opinion
Does La Vie have what it takes to survive UK plant-based?
Can La Vie entertain its consumers in a UK plant-based market that is currently walking the tightrope?
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Analysis & Features
Inside Lidl’s vast new Luton distribution centre
The 1.2 million sq ft distribution centre in Luton is Lidl’s first to feature automation
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News
Lidl posts £76m loss after low price investment
Despite revenues climbing 18.8% to £9.3bn, the discounter made a loss before tax of £75.9m in the 52 weeks to 28 February 2023
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Comment & Opinion
From Lidl to Waitrose, it’s hard to find a grocery retailer making it look easy
Investment and debt are two sides of the same coin
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News
Tilda moves beyond rice with microwaveable veg side dishes
Called Tasty Sides, the range will debut with four variants inspired by global cuisines
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Comment & Opinion
Silk & Spice hides treasure in island wine stunt
The wine brand has left a bottle of its 2021 Red Blend on a tiny, sunny, sandy island
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Analysis & Features
How snack brand Taking the Pea found a new lease of life
The business is booming following a rebranding, new listings, and a Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards win
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Comment & Opinion
Andrew Baker embarks on delicious quest in Cake: A Slice of British Life
An entertaining, Bill Bryson-esque romp that’s easy to devour
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Comment & Opinion
Even though my dad has passed away, he’s become my best coach
Since his passing, I have found myself asking a simple question: what would dad do?
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News
Old El Paso teams up with Samworth Brothers for ready meal range
The meals will launch exclusively at Tesco on 18 September
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Sheffield: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘People absolutely love the MyWaitrose card. We talk about it every day with customers’
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Premium feel at Waitrose’s ‘exceptional’ Sheffield store
Our shopper praised the “exceptional” standards in store as well as the noticeably premium feel
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News
UK allowing harmful pesticides use since Brexit, says group
Pesticides Action Network has released new data that reveals 36 pesticides that are banned in the EU are permitted for use in the UK
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Grocer 33
Lidl 21p cheaper than Aldi in battle of the discounters
At £49.71, Lidl was just cheaper than Aldi, for the fifth time out of seven
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Analysis & Features
How Holland & Barrett is transforming its food offer
The health and wellness retailer is returning to its 19th-century roots but with a health twist, naturally