All The Grocer articles in 25 January 2020 – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesIs this the beginning of the end for the checkout?
Checkout-free technology is advancing quickly. But what challenges remain – and could these ‘miracle’ stores soon be commonplace?
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NewsKolibri Drinks unveils customisable CBD non-alcoholic cocktails
The bottle’s cap contains 20mg of broad-spectrum cannabidiol suspended in flavoured agave syrup
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NewsXPO Logistics reports record food bank donations over Christmas period
The donation was equivalent to providing an estimated 9,500 meals
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NewsKFC’s Western Europe MD Martin Shuker announces retirement
Shuker has worked for the fast food chain for almost 25 years
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NewsScottish Spar operator CJ Lang hails strong Christmas sales
The business pointed out the results were particularly positive given it enjoyed a strong festive period the previous year
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NewsAldi to become UK’s top paying supermarket with basic rate boost
Aldi store employees will receive a minimum hourly rate of £9.40 nationally and £10.90 inside the M25 from 1 February
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NewsShopping centre owner Intu appeals to shareholders to reduce debt
The owner of some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres is asking shareholders for more cash to help tackle nearly £5bn in debt.
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NewsBrits’ love of chicken funding deforestation, claims Greenpeace
Its new report claims poultry sold in the UK has been fed with soy imported from deforested areas of South America
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NewsNative Snacks signs manufacturing and distribution deal with Burts
It has moved production of its snacks to the UK from India
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NewsSearches for ‘vegan’ rocket over 400% on Asda’s website this month
Asda said searches for vegan products on the retailer’s website beat milk, meat, eggs and fish to the number one spot
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NewsAvara sales top £1bn but profitability hit by labour and integration costs
The poultry giant saw turnover rise to £1.14bn, according to its latest accounts, with pre-tax profits at £13.7m
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NewsM&S poaches from Asda and Argos for new property and retail director roles
M&S has appointed Will Smith as property director and Helen Milford as retail director
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Comment & OpinionA sugar tax would clobber pre-mixed cocktails. Why not make a labelling change?
A sugar tax on top of alcohol duties and the PDPD ban would surely drive some smaller suppliers out of business
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NewsMedia Bites 22 Jan: Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Deliveroo
Sainsbury’s is poised to axe hundreds of managers in a cost-cutting drive at the supermarket chain.
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe to retire, replaced by Simon Roberts
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe has announced his intention to retire in May, when he will be replaced by current retail and operations director Simon Roberts
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NewsMacsween launches vegan haggis into the US
Source: Macsween Macsween of Edinburgh has launched a vegan haggis in the US as it looks to capitalise on the country’s “far more sophisticated” meat-free market. The company’s Scottish Veggie Crumble is its first US export in 50 years, after the country banned traditional haggis for containing ...
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Comment & OpinionHow digital can influence shoppers’ specific convenience needs
Shoppers want to be sure of where they can get specific items at the right price, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment & OpinionInnovating online is essential. But retailers mustn’t leave offline behind
Retailers like Blockbuster have collapsed after failing to successfully integrate online and offline, says Equator’s Garry Hamilton
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NewsAsda extends Applewood vegan listing amid ‘sales boom’
The Norseland-owned brand claims 40% of Asda stores sold out on the first day of its listing
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NewsPorky Whites resurrects retailer listings after rescue from administration
The Surrey-based sausage brand was saved by its founding family in November