All The Grocer articles in 16 September 2023 – Page 3
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NewsAF Blakemore promotes Matt Teague to retail MD amid leadership shake-up
Teague will now lead both of AF Blakemore’s company-owned (Blakemore Retail) and independent (Blakemore Trade Partners) divisions
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Comment & OpinionWhat will crumble first, Defra’s buildings or its waste strategy?
The last thing Defra needs is question marks over the safety of its buildings
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NewsModern grower techniques making blackberries sweeter and bigger
Grower techniques have ensured British blackberries are available from April until November, enjoying a 36-week season
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NewsPoundland agrees to take 71 Wilko stores – and promises jobs for Wilko workers
The 71 stores are expected to reopen under the Poundland brand in the fourth quarter of 2023, adding to its existing 800-plus UK estate
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NewsSysco promotes Peter Jackson to Europe CEO
He will be replaced by Paul Nieduszynski, formerly chief commercial officer. Nieduszynski’s replacement will be announced in due course
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NewsHalewood trademarks Russian-style vodka brand Zyr for UK
It has applied to register the brand name as a trademark with the Intellectual Property Office
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to capitalise on the cognitive health category
The key drivers propelling interest in brain health supporting food and drink are plant-based nootropics, the gut-brain axis, and on-the-go delivery formats
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NewsIceland launches on Amazon UK site
The discounter joins Morrisons and Co-op as a third-party supermarket partner on the Amazon marketplace
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NewsAmazon launches first Fresh store on Deliveroo
Amazon has launched on the Deliveroo app, offering a range of than 1,000 items for delivery from its Amazon Fresh store in Hoxton
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NewsFishing stocks at ‘alarming’ levels due to ‘unscientific catch limits’
Of the wider total of 104 stocks analysed in the Taking Stock report, over a third were being overfished
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NewsGreen transformation in farming urged to save Britain from food crisis
The report argued regenerative farming could improve food security, help tackle climate change, advance the UK’s biodiversity and boost profits for British farmers
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NewsCity snapshot: Wet weather and strikes deal surprise blow to UK economy
The UK economy contracted more than expected in July as wet weather and industrial action hit retail spending and affected construction activity, according to official figures released this morning.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 September: Wilko/Poundland, grocery market share, ABF
The owner of Poundland has struck a deal to take over up to 71 stores occupied by Wilko, giving hope to hundreds of workers at its stricken rival
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Comment & OpinionWilko’s demise shows the importance of digital
Brand loyalty for traditional retailers today only really works when it spans the physical store and the online offering, says Julian Skelly, senior VP for retail at Publicis Sapient
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NewsBooker renews supply contract with MFG for five more years
The extension will add to the duo’s eight-year working relationship since Booker won the contract in November 2015
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NewsNix & Kix accuses Lucozade of copying ‘zing’ slogan in stunt
‘It is detrimental to our business when larger corporate brands with huge budgets copy our marketing ideas,’ said Nix & Kix
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NewsNisa retailers divided over move to weekly price updates
Nisa said the move to a weekly price file meant it could be more responsive to market dynamics to ensure retailers could remain competitive.
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News‘Buy British’ online proposals win government support
Last month, backbench MPs suggested retailers should have a ‘buy British’ section online
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Comment & OpinionAldi’s biggest price cuts add more drama in retailers’ battle to the bottom
Aldi’s latest price cuts are substantial, and the numbers support that
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NewsHain Celestial unveils new logo as it launches global restructuring drive
US CPG giant Hain Celestial has signalled a potential brand sell-off as it launched a formal restructuring effort in a bid to simplify the business and boost margins and long-term profitability