All articles by George Nott – Page 83
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Comment & OpinionAmazon-Deliveroo risks clearing the way for a feeding frenzy of failing firms
The CMA is allowing Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo to keep the food courier firm afloat – but it could set a dangerous precedent
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NewsMorrisons rolls out ‘safe distance’ security scanners at distribution centres
Morrisons rolled out the scanners across its entire distribution estate earlier this year
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NewsDeliveroo to make over 300 roles redundant
The cuts are being made across the 13 markets Deliveroo operates in
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Analysis & FeaturesPop-up grocery: how pubs and cafés are transforming into convenience stores
Across the UK, outlets are switching to become pop-up grocery stores for their local communities
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NewsPret extends delivery service to Just Eat and Uber Eats
The chain is offering a limited menu of its most popular items as well as a selection of pantry and grocery items
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NewsDon’t inject disinfectant, cleaning brands warn after Trump suggestion
Cleaning brands were trending on Twitter today after the US president’s suggestion for tackling coronavirus
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NewsDisabled shoppers plan class action against supermarkets
The mults were said to be failing to make “reasonable adjustments” for disabled people
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NewsCMA clears Just Eat’s merger with Takeaway.com
The authority said there was ‘no material likelihood’ Dutch firm Takeaway.com would have re-entered the UK market had the merger not gone ahead
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NewsCMA provisionally clears Amazon-Deliveroo deal
The impact of coronavirus has caused a “significant decline in revenues” for Deliveroo
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to get an online supermarket delivery slot if you are shielding
Tips for those who are considered ‘extremely vulnerable’ by the NHS
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NewsAmazon prepares ‘Ultra Fast Fresh’ grocery delivery in the UK
Analysts understand the project could involve making Amazon Fresh a free benefit of Prime in the UK
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NewsChelsea FC director to lead government effort to feed the shielding
Townsend said he was “determined to do all I can to ensure those most at risk get the support they need”
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat supermarkets are doing to make the ‘shield list’ work
Supermarkets are racing to ensure they can offer online delivery slots to people on the list – but it’s an uphill struggle
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NewsSupermarkets ‘finally’ able to help vulnerable with provision of government shield list
Asda CEO Roger Burnley said the supermarket was “working round the clock” to contact and feed vulnerable people on the list
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NewsM&S doubles checkout-free smartphone shopping enabled stores
Further 50 stores see Mobile Pay Go option implemented, bringing total to 100
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NewsSupermarkets contact ‘shield list’ to offer priority delivery
Major mults received a portion of the government’s ‘shield list’ last week
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NewsMcColl’s links with Deliveroo to offer first home deliveries
Source: Deliveroo A range of essential items will initially be delivered from 120 McColl’s stores The range will include food and drink, toiletries, cleaning products, beer, wine and magazines All deliveries will be contact-free to ensure the safety of customers ...
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Analysis & FeaturesThe great foodservice diversion: can companies repurpose fast enough?
A once-secure sector is now in a desperate struggle for survival
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NewsDeliveroo threatens to sack riders using restaurants with no social distancing
Order pick-ups have become increasingly concentrated around the few restaurants still offering takeaways
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new coronavirus emergency service: online grocery
The nation’s supermarket staff and delivery drivers are vital to the functioning of the UK during this pandemic. So what are supermarkets doing to meet soaring demand – and keep people safe?