Latest supermarket news – Page 7
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NewsWhole Foods Market to shutter two stores and Dartford DC
Despite the closures, Whole Foods Market said it planned to expand its UK footprint
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NewsWaitrose to open first new stores for a decade after returning JLP to profit
The rollout would include a mixture of Waitrose supermarkets and convenience stores, executive director James Bailey told The Grocer
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NewsMoy Park launches frozen Fakeaway products into Asda
The poultry giant has launched four product lines as part of the range, including Peri Peri Chicken strips and Tempura Chicken Chunks
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis Partnership bounces back to profit on strong Waitrose performance
The John Lewis Partnership has rebounded into annual profit on strong sales and profit growth at Waitrose, but it will not pay a staff bonus again for the year
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NewsMorrisons partners with GenM to highlight menopause friendly products
Morrisons is reviewing its range with a view to stocking more menopause-friendly products ‘as soon as possible’
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NewsSupermarkets in talks to accelerate war on plastic and food waste
Members of the UK Plastics Pact, Courtauld 2030 and experts from Wrap will hold day-long talks next Thursday
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NewsCity snapshot: Resurgent Tesco and Sainsbury’s supports first-half profit growth at Supermarket Income REIT
Property investor Supermarket Income REIT has boosted operating profits by 18% to £45m in the first half following a 10% increase in rent at the company to £104.7m
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NewsMondra hires Tesco sustainability lead Emily Rout
Prior to joining Mondra, Rout spent over six years at Tesco, most recently as sustainable food and innovation lead
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NewsAldi giving shopworkers second pay rise in under six months
For the first time, Aldi has also made a firm commitment to never be beaten on pay by another supermarket.
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NewsDigital DRS campaigners pledge to make most of delay to 2028
The move comes as the DDRS Alliance announced they had formed a company to establish a blueprint for a digital system across the UK and wider afield
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NewsPork Farms launches into meat snacking with four products
The Compleat Food Group-owned brand has launched Pork Meatballs, Maple Bacon, Frankfurters and Bratwurst
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NewsMars chocolate-dipped frozen fruit brand Trü Frü makes UK debut
Trüfrü debuted in the US in 2017 and has since reached a retail sales value of $215m, according to NIQ data
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NewsSainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda latest to cut baby formula prices, as Aldi drops again
Aldi has cut the price of its Mamia brand twice in a week in a bid to undercut Iceland
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NewsLidl signs Armed Forces Covenant to support ex-military staff
The move is underscored by a commitment to recruit and maintain ex-military personnel within the business
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NewsDebt-fuelled sale & leasebacks drove record supermarket deals in 2023
An ‘exceptional level’ of sale & leasebacks in 2023 was led by Asda and Morrisons as they sought to pay down debt and by Waitrose in funding its turnaround plans, according to Colliers
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NewsMorrisons to cut nearly 300 jobs and scrap four-day week across logistics
The cuts will affect all seven of Morrisons’ company-run distribution centres, according to documents seen by The Grocer
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NewsAll Things Butter secures first in-store supermarket listings
The organic British dairy brand said the new nationwide listings marked a significant milestone for the brand
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NewsCity snapshot: M&S joint CEO Katie Bickerstaffe to step down
Marks & Spencer has announced that joint CEO Katie Bickerstaffe will step away from the company this year
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NewsProper adds chickpea snacks inspired by global cuisines
The NPD was developed in response to shoppers’ growing appetite for ‘exciting, punchy’ flavours, said Proper
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NewsWaitrose partners set for ‘highest ever’ pay rise as JLP confirms pay investment
The £116m investment comes as senior partners look to quell what has been growing discontent in response to their cost-cutting plans