All articles by Andrew Don – Page 23
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NewsMedia Bites 20 March: Tyrrells, Conviviality, Brexit
US confectionery giant Hershey is in the early stages of exploring options for British crisps brand Tyrrells, which it bought through the acquisition of Amplify Snack Brands less than four months ago.
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NewsFinsbury Food Group back on the acquisition hunt after solid first half
Listed bakery business Finsbury Food Group is back on the acquisition hunt after a period of consolidation that saw first half like-for-like sales edge up 2.5% to £144.8m.
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NewsIceland wins landmark ratings battle over AHS refrigeration
The Supreme Court’s decision could lead to UK supermarkets and cold stores successfully appealing inflated rates bills..
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NewsViolence against shop workers on the increase
Injury to staff in all roles in retail doubled last year in violent attacks featuring knives and syringes
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NewsMorrisons may face £100m equal pay claim says legal firm
Legal firm Roscoe Reid claims it has attracted “hundreds” of claimants
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NewsKFC returns to Bidvest after chicken supply crisis
The fast-food chain had egg on its face after axing Bidvest in favour of DHL
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NewsBlakemore launches new mobile ordering app for Spar customers
Retailers across the Meridian & Welsh Guild can order the full range of the wholesaler’s products for delivery
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Preston: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Communication is key. We make sure the department managers are informed of everything’…
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NewsDean & DeLuca launches premium products into Selfridges
The products are premium priced, reflecting the brand’s artisan credentials
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NewsZapper mobile payment and loyalty app at more Spar stores
The latest rollout comes after a six-store trial at the Appleby Westward company-owned branches last autumn
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NewsCo-op trials pay-in-aisle app technology in Manchester store
A wider rollout of the app is planned for the summer
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NewsAMT Coffee attains Fair Tax Mark certification
Other businesses to have secured the accreditation include the Co-op, Lush Cosmetics and Richer Sounds
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NewsTheresa May gives thumbs-up to shop-to-home conversions
The Portas Review of 2011 called on the government to address the restrictive aspects of the ‘Use Class’ system
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NewsSainsbury's to boost wages of in-store staff
The supermarket proposes to introduce the new base national pay rate from September, trumping Aldi’s £8.85ph….
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NewsDrones partnership looks to lay foundation for grocery use
Reports of incidents involving drones flying dangerously close to planes are on the increase
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NewsStores returning to normal after Beast from the East chaos
The Co-op said it had to close 10 stores for ’a short period’ as supermarkets and convenience stores return to normal trading
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NewsKFC allows franchisees to buy approved items from Booker
KFC, still struggling with its new distribution arrangements, has given its franchisees freedom to purchase items from Booker
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Grocer 33Morrisons Exeter: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘It’s important you build a great team around you that is fully engaged in the objectives of the store and the company’…
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NewsHugo Mahoney promoted to UK CEO role at Brakes
Ton Christiaanse stepped down last October after just nine months
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NewsKFC uses online warehousing tool to create temporary network
Online platform Stowga says it has been working with the chain to source warehouse space