All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 87
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NewsWrap calls for supermarket step change on flexible plastic collection
The move comes with less than 20% of local authorities collecting plastic bags and wrapping as part of their kerbside recycling services
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NewsMorrisons launches scheme to fast track ‘game-changing’ British suppliers on to shelves
The Growing British Brands programme comes after Morrisons CEO David Potts launched a “call to arms” in January for British food entrepreneurs
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NewsAsda hunger report shows single parents and disabled worst hit by pandemic
Asda has also launched a new national food drive calling on customers to help people struggling with hunger
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Comment & OpinionFood to go’s ‘strong rebound’ is set to begin driving innovation again
Morrisons says meal deal sales have surged to above pre-pandemic levels
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NewsPret a Manger to launch concessions in Tesco stores
The first of the new tie-ups will launch in the Tesco Kensington superstore next month
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NewsCovid screens to stay in Morrisons despite pandemic retreat, says Potts
More than 400 Morrisons cafés that will open on Monday fitted with new screens for the long term
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NewsRetailers ‘smash’ emissions target but transport emerges as key concern
Carbon emissions from more than 70 big retailers, representing a quarter of the entire market, have fallen by 49% since 2005
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NewsMorrisons unveils new ‘Make Good Things Happen’ loyalty scheme
It has updated its app to become a hub for all of its online services, including online shopping and café menus
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco entice suppliers to cut carbon emissions to net zero?
Tesco is offering incentives to suppliers who report and reduce emissions. So what does it mean for suppliers, and is there a catch?
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Grocer 33Asda, Llansamlet, Swansea: Grocer 33 store of the week
“The Issa brothers have been very successful with their other businesses. There is a real anticipation about what’s to come”
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NewsBRC calls for end to social distancing as retail footfall struggles
BRC CEO Helen Dickinson said businesses were hoping for social distancing to come to an end
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NewsLidl quits digital DRS group, amid confusion fear
The retailer, alongside Aldi, Co-op, Ocado, suppliers Diageo and Danone and the BRC, had been part of the Digital DRS Industry Working Group
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NewsAsda confirms sustainability ambitions in first ESG report
Affordable greener choices, reducing single-use plastic and cutting food waste came top of the list of demands from customers, Asda said
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NewsTesco decides against appeal over £7.5m use-by date fine
Last month the supermarket giant pleaded guilty to selling food past its use-by date at three of its Birmingham stores
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NewsIGD launches new guide to help suppliers tackle food surplus crisis
IGD has worked with Ben Elliot, the food surplus and waste champion for Defra, and Wrap on the new guide
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NewsIssa brothers to sell 27 forecourts and clinch Asda takeover deal
The CMA had raised concerns over possible fuel price hikes in areas where both Asda and EG operate
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NewsCampaigners abandon AGM revolt after Tesco makes new obesity pledges
ShareAction was planning to stage a revolt at next month’s Tesco annual meeting
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NewsMorrisons brings back refill container scheme as Covid cases fall
The initiative is available in all Morrisons stores and with the containers being given a sticky label that is then scanned at the tills
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of deposit return schemes could be digital, here’s why
Delays, government infighting, industry concerns: the rollout of a DRS has caused havoc. Could a digital element be the solution?