All The Grocer articles in 22 December 2018
Previous issues.
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NewsCity snapshot: Gove set to reassure over food standards at NFU conference
The environment secretary, Michael Gove, is to pledge that British food standards will not be lowered “in pursuit of trade deals”
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Grocer 33Tesco takes win with promotional offers - not EDLP
Tesco cranked up its promotional activity in the week before Christmas
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NewsONS reports UK retail sales rose 1.4% in November
Growth was driven by the performance of household goods stores, which saw volumes rise as much as 5.3%
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NewsSainsbury's adds Timpson barbershops to two Cheshire stores
Timpson already provides key cutting and shoe repairs at 155 Sainsbury’s branches
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NewsSainsbury's apologises over misspelt Christmas bunting
In one case the bunting said ‘Merry Chrystmas’, another said ‘Merrt Christmas’ and a third read ‘Mmrry Christmas’
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NewsCrafty Brewing Co acquires Little Beer Corporation
All Little Beer Corporation staff have retained their jobs with the deal
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NewsThatchers adds duo of new ciders to Cider Barn range
The Thatchers 458 and Vilberie ciders have launched into online retailers
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NewsCity Snapshot: Real Good Food sells jam maker R&W Scott
Real Good Food has sold R&W Scott in a deal worth £3.95m, and the rest of the latest news from the city
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NewsMedia Bites 20 December: Sainsbury's-Asda, Business rates, Glaxosmithkline and Unilever
A survey of British suppliers has shown that 94% believe that a merger between J Sainsbury and Asda will hurt their business
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NewsRetailers face higher recruitment costs under immigration plans
Under plans published today, low-skilled workers from EU countries will no longer have the automatic right to work in the UK after Brexit
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NewsCentral England Co-op reports over £13.4m spent on new stores
The investment allowed the Co-op to open 10 food stores and six funeral homes
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NewsSodaStream launches ad campaign targeted locally near stores
SodaStream is rolling out its Genesis sparkling water maker in 88 Boots stores
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NewsGeneral Mills beats profit estimates despite decline in yoghurt sales
The Old El Paso manufacturer’s shares jumped 4.8% prior to trading, after it revealed improved margins
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NewsCash report warns of 'cashless society' dangers
Eight million people say cash is an economic necessity, despite its use halving in the past decade
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Comment and OpinionHow digital is driving the 2019 experience
Improved propositions are beginning to drive a shift in consumer sentiment regarding online grocery, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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NewsUK inflation hits 20-month low as petrol prices fall
Food inflation slowed significantly as the impact of the weaker pound faded
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NewsAldi donates Christmas trees to Teenage Cancer Trust wards
The supermarket’s donations are aimed at helping young cancer patients celebrate Christmas away from home
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Comment and OpinionWhat should we be eating and how should it be produced?
Conflicting reports on food and the environment should make us think about how complex things are, says Professor Chris Elliott
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NewsRibena to roll out 'lightweight' bottle to save plastic
Its low weight was achieved by “redistributing the plastic more effectively and optimising the design”
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NewsAB InBev to brew Budweiser beer with 100% solar power
AB InBev has pledged to source all of its purchased electricity across the world from renewable sources by 2025