Claire Farrell
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610468
- Email:
- claire.farrell@thegrocer.co.uk
InterviewsChris Dee, Booths CEO: The Big Interview
He became the first non-family member to take charge at Booths in February, so what does new CEO Chris Dee have planned?…
NewsAldi, Lidl to create 1,000 new jobs
The jobs will be spread across ten new stores once it opens its new distribution centre and offices near Cardiff
NewsAsda launches new wedding clothing range
The collection includes a six-piece page boy outfit from £51 and three-piece bridesmaids outfits from £28, with garments starting at £7
NewsAnt & Dec's relationship with Morrisons ends
Morrisons and Ant & Dec are calling time on their multi-million pound advertising deal, two years after it was first signed
NewsWaitrose fails to fulfil Mother's Day orders, shoppers hit back
Waitrose had offered to deliver orders on Sunday, but a customer service rep told one consumer that over 70 orders were not fulfilled
NewsMother's Day #instorespot campaign winner announced
This verdict follows a steady stream of submissions on Twitter and via email over the last week
Analysis & FeaturesEl Niño uncertainty triggers food commodity supply fears
Scientists have confirmed the presence of El Niño, and that it is to be relatively weak, but cannot yet tell producers the duration
NewsAsda seeks to avert driver shortage crisis with £1m scheme
Asda are on track to have transferred 100 warehouse employees over to driving within 12 months
Analysis & FeaturesPackaging prices plummet across the board
Falling polymer prices – a result of the drop in the cost of crude oil – are driving packing prices down across the board…
NewsSupply chain managers blast 'bullying' supermarkets
Consumers want to know the goods they are buying are procured in a fair and transparent manner
NewsThe Mother’s Day #instorespot competition
Following on from the success of our Valentine’s Day competition, we’re now on the lookout for the best instore displays for Mother’s Day
NewsFormer Aldi UK CEO Paul Foley warns over discounter price gap
Former Aldi UK boss Paul Foley says supermarkets could “suck the oxygen right out of the discounters” if they can close the price gap
NewsTesco ensures customer-only car parks with new touchscreens
Tesco will use a touchscreen system to fine drivers who use the car park without shopping in store
NewsM&S to start first ever film partnership
Retailer will join with Pearl & Dean to promote ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ with in-store promotions
NewsWhite Hart Lane Tottenham to be site of first new Asda standalone petrol station
First of 15 sites to open, supermarket targets 100, all sites will offer Asda Click & Collect service
NewsPoundland found guilty of misleading consumers
Dispute centres around claim of “Everything for £1”, upheld after 3 complaints some items cost over £1
NewsCompulsory displays have improved Welsh hygiene standards, says minister
The number of top-rated premises in Wales has increased 11% since the mandatory display rules were introduced
NewsAnnual food prices fall for second consecutive month
Fresh food category reaches record low, first time ever index has reported two consecutive months of annual price deflation
NewsSainsbury's launches Click & Collect service
The very first collection service went live today at Sainsbury’s Water Lane store in Farnham, and the supermarket aims for 100 locations
NewsHarrods to open Italian truffle lounge
Dishes will include tartare of Fassone beef with quail eggs and fresh truffle, and truffle martinis