All articles by George Nott – Page 63
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NewsAsda most complained about supermarket in 2022 so far
Of the 10 major supermarkets included in the analysis, Waitrose and Morrisons had the lowest proportion of negative reviews
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Analysis & FeaturesThe unfortunate rise of social supermarkets: saving surplus food for those in need
The UK’s cost of living crisis is pushing more and more Brits into food insecurity. Social supermarkets and other surplus food redistributors have sprung up to get good food into the hands of those in need
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NewsOcado’s Islington spoke plan suffers another setback
The Nocado campaign called the decision “a huge relief”.
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NewsRapid grocery dark stores in UK set to number 1,500 by 2030
There are approximately 200 dark stores in the UK, operated by rapid grocery players such as Getir, Gorillas, Gopuff, Zapp and Jiffy
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NewsAldi and Ocado jingles named most memorable of UK supermarkets
The new entrants to the latest annual SoundOut index were both ranked higher than Asda – the highest-ranked supermarket last year
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NewsTesco and Gorillas extend rapid delivery partnership to Manchester
It is the first regional launch of the “co-located partnership”, following Thornton Heath and Lewisham in London
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Category ReportA vape a day: vaping & e-cigarettes category report 2022
Vaping is enjoying new legitimacy as government considers it as a prescribed smoking cure. Will specialists or supermarkets profit?
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NewsRapid grocers pause deliveries due to Storm Eunice
Operators apps were not accepting orders on Friday
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NewsAmazon enters top two retailers for product penetration
The household penetration of Amazon’s grocery range – which includes alcohol, beauty and household, as well as fresh produce – reached 41% in January, new data reveals
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NewsOcado suppliers bemoan ‘conveyor belt’ of buyers
Several senior buyers have departed the company in recent months, including two heads of buying
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NewsEye-tracking study shows power of gondola ends for HFSS brands
The Shopper Intelligence study also found the gondola end advertising effect to be “definitely stronger for unplanned categories”
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff sponsors McLaren Formula 1 team
Gopuff’s branding will feature on the team’s cars during this year’s racing season
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Analysis & FeaturesIs this the end of the road for rapid grocery’s employee riders?
Rapid delivery firms have so far avoided the gig economy model of Uber and Deliveroo. But as they get bigger, they’re rethinking their plans
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff preparing to roll out gig economy working model
At present Gopuff pays its delivery drivers an hourly rate of around £10 with an additional 50p for every delivery made
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NewsGopuff appoints Rentalcars.com CEO to lead international expansion
Batista will report to company co-founders and co-CEOs Yakir Gola and Rafael IIishayev
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NewsVape vending machines coming to UK grocery stores in trial
The vending machines have been launched by age verification tech business 1account
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NewsOcado confirms four more Zoom sites but planned rollout slows
The announcement signals a slowdown in Ocado’s ambitions for Zoom’s rollout
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket loyalty schemes are aiming to trump inflation
New-look loyalty schemes have embraced everything from gamification to charity donations. How are these helping the mults retain custom amid price rises?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe differences between supermarket loyalty schemes and which offer the most benefits
How do supermarket loyalty schemes compare? And what are they offering shoppers to keep them coming back?
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Comment & OpinionDo recent moves in rapid grocery signal a crisis of faith?
There are questions over whether the model has a long-term profitable future