All The Grocer articles in 27 June 2020 – Page 2
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NewsIndustry leaders urge extension to emergency retailer delivery hours
FTA said the relaxation of hours had been a key part of the industry’s battle to continue feeding the nation
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NewsBol adds Super Soup and Veg Pot to fresh range
Creamy Courgette, Pea & Chilli Immune Boosting Super Soup is made with veg grown on Bol’s farm
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NewsPoundstretcher to ‘close a quarter of stores’ following review
The high street discounter has already closed around 30 stores during lockdown, in some cases permanently
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Comment & OpinionUnilever restructure represents a starting gun for change
The restructure suggests plans for more divestments and acquisitions are in the pipeline as it looks to modernise its portfolio and prioritise growth assets
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NewsCity Snapshot: Bakkavor sales ‘showing signs of recovery’ despite May sales drop
UK ready meals player Bakkavor has said its sales volumes have stabilised and show “early signs of recovery in all markets”. Plus, UK GDP posts the worst monthly fall in history, Mitchells & Butlers renegotiates lending facilities and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsAldi extends Deliveroo trial to London
A trial launched from eight Midlands stores last month has been a success, according to Aldi, and its extension to London could be followed by a rollout across the UK later this year
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NewsCity News: Premier Foods shares boosted by news of possible Hovis sale
The bread brand’s 51% owner Gores Group has reportedly hired banker Baird to find a buyer for Hovis
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NewsPepsiCo takes stake in £70m free-from brand Rude Health
PepsiCo has invested in Rude Health in a deal valuing the free-from brand at more than £70m, it has emerged.
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NewsCo-op reports face masks out-selling milk
The convenience retailer has ordered millions more to meet demand and now plans to add them to online ranges
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NewsMedia Bites 15 June: Retail reopening, UK economy, US trade deal
High Street chains were braced this morning for the reopening of stores as they tempt shoppers back, with the City watching for signs that consumers are not afraid to head out.
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NewsBottle shortage and higher demand hits UK supplies of soy sauce
Data shows numerous out-of-stocks for both brands and own-label options
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NewsSlow high street recovery and months of deadlock over rent bills predicted by agent Colliers
As non-food shops reopen, more young people will be attracted to high streets, but their spending power is limited
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NewsCheesies adds Red Leicester flavour to cheese snacks lineup
The new flavour joins Goat’s Cheese, Cheddar, Emmental and Gouda in the brand’s range
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Analysis & FeaturesFree school meals: how government botched the scheme
With schools closed, millions of children are relying on a free school meals voucher scheme. But the rollout has been chaotic
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Analysis & FeaturesAre relaxed Sunday trading rules the answer to growth?
The row is set to re-emerge as a stimulus to aid retail recovery
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NewsBritish Honey Co launches ultra-low alcohol gin & tonic RTD
The drink is infused with 12 botanicals and a “splash” of the business’ honey
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Home Baking: 25 July
How fancy have Brits’ home-baked goods become? After nearly three months being stuck indoors what sort of things are people making?
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NewsMore than half of Poundstretcher’s estate at risk as company launches CVA
KPMG has confirmed that the fate of 253 of Poundstretcher’s 450 stores is dependent on their performance and landlord co-operation in the coming weeks
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NewsMiso Tasty makes move into cooking sauces with Japanese trio
Its new sauces – Teriyaki, Miso and Yuzu – have launched into Waitrose in 100g squeezy tubes (rsp: £2.30).
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Cheese: 25 July
Lockdown’s closure of the foodservice and hospitality sectors meant nervous times for cheesemakers – but happier ones are in the offing