All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 122
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NewsSupermarket demand will increase under lockdown, says retail analyst
Although bulk buying would tail off as shoppers filled their cupboards, tighter measures, such as the restaurant closures …
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NewsMorrisons and Aldi add checkout screens as supermarkets take staff safety measures
The moves come amid fears that a major impact on staff sickness is an even bigger threat than panic buying
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NewsCoronavirus: Tesco gives workers 10% pay rise
Tesco said the rise is backdated to Monday 9 March
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the supermarkets doing to ensure we don’t run out of food?
Supermarkets insist there’s still no need to panic but they’re making big changes to meet unprecedented demand
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NewsTesco to pay small suppliers within five days to battle cashflow crisis
The supermarket giant said it would shorten the period of payment terms from 14 to five days, “with immediate effect”
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NewsSupermarkets allowed to pool data and staff as competition rules relaxed
Retailers will be able to share data with each other on stock levels, co-operate to keep shops open, or share distribution
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NewsFears food suppliers may not be able to cope with coronavirus demand
FDF has written to environment secretary George Eustice, urging the government to prioritise the food workforce
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NewsSupermarkets to benefit from £3bn bailout on business rates
The move would benefit 3,400 superstores and hypermarkets, paying £2.68bn a year in rates
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NewsMorrisons to reduce range as part of coronavirus crisis ‘war footing’
CEO David Potts has called for the temporary relaxation of GSCOP rules on delistings
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NewsRetailers welcome Chancellor’s £3bn business rates rescue package
Previously rules on state aid have prevented bailouts for bigger companies
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NewsMorrisons to expand delivery service in response to coronavirus outbreak
The move includes the launch of new food parcels to allow families to stock up in self-isolation
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NewsScottish government pushes back plans for deposit return scheme
Scotland is still set to introduce DRS at least a year earlier than the UK’s timeframe
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NewsCoronavirus: most supermarkets to enact restrictions to curb panic buying
Initial curbs look set to be a four-product limit on all skus
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus will change our lives. Retailers are already adapting to a new normal
This crisis threatens long-term, fundamental change to our lifestyles. And supermarkets are in the front line
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NewsCoronavirus: FareShare appeals for extra funding and volunteers
The charity also issued an appeal to the food industry to step up and divert more surplus food to charities
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NewsCoronavirus: supermarkets hope to co-operate on store closures and food supplies
Retail leaders today repeated a call for calm after shopper stockpiling saw many shelves left bare
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NewsCoronavirus: Government plans extension to Sunday trading hours
It is understood that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is considering the measure to allow supermarkets to cope with a huge spike in demand
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NewsSupermarkets urged to swap HFSS promotions for deals on healthier foods
The industry’s training and research charity also called for other measures, including point of sale marketing in stores
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NewsMorrisons looks to ease small supplier cashflow problems with faster payments
Farmers, local food makers and many more small businesses will be paid early
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is the food and drink supply chain coping with coronavirus?
The impact of Covid-19 is only getting worse. Can the industry cope, and what needs to be done?