All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 41
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NewsAldi and Lidl join Tesco and Sainsbury’s in cutting milk prices
Four pints of milk now costs £1.55
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NewsThe Grocer shortlisted for three PPA Awards
The nominations were the culmination of a hugely successful year and a lot of hard work, said Lorraine Hendle, managing director of William Reed’s retail and manufacturing division
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NewsTesco is doing what it can to support shoppers, says CEO Murphy
The Tesco boss was speaking as the UK’s biggest grocer posted a 5.3% increase in group sales to £57.7bn for the year to 25 February
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NewsEaster lamb sales soar despite cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Waitrose all reported over 100% increases in sales of the popular Easter roasting joints
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NewsGreggs to roll Eco-Shop features out to 400 stores this year
Greggs opened its first Eco-Shop format in Great Billing, Northampton in July 2022
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NewsM&S extends price lock campaign until summer
The retailer is price-locking a ‘refreshed line-up of over 100 customer favourites’
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Category ReportWho’s winning in bargain beauty? Personal care category report 2023
As shoppers seek savings, discounters and own label are thriving in the skincare and suncare markets. Which retailers are best placed to grow?
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Comment & OpinionOur broken food system is to blame for price rises, not retailers or suppliers
The continuing ramp of food price inflation is becoming increasingly concerning for governments around Europe, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsGroceryAid campaign to highlight charity's support for shop workers
The awareness campaign will point workers to the charity’s free and confidential helpline, online support and financial grants
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NewsAsda offers to pay staff in advance
The supermarket has partnered with financial services firm Wagestream to offer workers flexible pay
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NewsSupermarkets under fire as Healthy Start scheme misses target
NHS figures show uptake of voucher scheme is 64% of those eligible, well short of the 75% target set for March 2023
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Category ReportCan BrewDog seriously take on Guinness? Beer category report 2023
Guinness has enjoyed unrivalled dominance in stouts. Could Black Heart open up the category to competition?
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NewsTesco angers shoppers with increase in online delivery minimum spend
The move, which kicks in from 2 May, comes as the supermarket looks at ways to increase the profitability of its online operations
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco chief Ken Murphy’s plea to the government
Ken Murphy has made three demands for government support
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ProfilesFortnum & Mason’s Tom Athron wants the grocer to remain relevant – but not through cutting prices
The luxury grocer has revamped the third floor of its Piccadilly flagship store in what is the ‘best expression’ of Athron’s vision for Fortnum’s
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NewsHolland & Barrett to give store staff 9% pay rise
It means pay for H&B store workers has increased by 15% during the past year, the company said
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NewsTesco tries to calm suppliers in row over fulfilment fee
Tesco has not withdrawn its plans and new details emerged suggesting the cost to branded suppliers could be higher than originally outlined
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NewsMorrisons boss hails gathering momentum as sales turn positive
Morrisons has halted declining sales in its first quarter, with CEO David Potts declaring that ‘momentum in the business is now building’
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KVI TrackerKVI tracker: Some supermarket fruit & veg lines up 25% since January
Common fresh produce items have risen significantly in price over the past 12 weeks, Assosia data revealed, following widespread shortages
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Category ReportRise of the one-meat barbie: barbecue category report 2023
Shoppers simplified their barbecues last year to include fewer mains. So, what’s on the grill in 2023 as living costs rise further?