Malcolm Walker news, comment and analysis
Malcolm Walker is founder and executive chair of Iceland Foods. The Grocer covers Iceland and Walker across news, comment and features.
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InterviewsIceland Foods CEO Tarsem Dhaliwal on keeping it in the family
In a rare interview, CEO Tarsem Dhaliwal reflects on his ‘under the radar’ approach to managing Iceland Foods and the family firm’s business interests
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NewsIceland looks internally to replace buying chief Andrew Staniland
Responsibility for buying at the supermarket will now pass to Paul Dhaliwal, who will take on the newly created role of chief commercial officer
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Comment & OpinionRoisin Currie: the most humble of Grocer Cup winners
The Grocer Cup trophy dates back to 1923, and the list of former winners reads like a who’s who of grocery greats
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NewsIceland shoppers say cost of living crisis is the biggest political issue facing Britain
Iceland has been collecting the views of its shoppers as part of Richard Walker’s “supermarket manifesto”
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NewsIceland Foods to gauge shoppers’ political views with monthly panel
It’s the latest in a string of politically motivated moves by Iceland’s executive chairman Richard Walker, who has made no secret of his desire for a career in politics
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NewsIceland staff raise £1.1m for dementia care after Walker’s Everest climb
Walker reached the summit of Mount Everest during an expedition started in memory of his late mother
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power at Britain’s biggest supermarkets?
From established giants to emerging disruptors, billionaires to loyal ladder climbers. Journey through the boardrooms of the country’s leading supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionSharon White’s tenure proves the need for food retail experience
I am no admirer of supermarkets, but many of the people who run them are notably competent because they are steeped in the grocery trade, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsIceland Foods chairman Richard Walker will not stand as Conservative MP
Iceland Foods’ executive chairman Richard Walker has publicly resigned from the Conservative Party and will no longer seek to stand as an MP for the party
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InterviewsIceland’s Richard Walker on his Mount Everest epiphany
Fresh from his ascent of Everest, Iceland executive chairman Richard Walker is fired up for a very different kind of frozen challenge
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NewsIceland’s Richard Walker reaches Everest summit
The supermarket chairman is hoping to raise £1m to fund a new Rare Dementia Care Centre in London
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NewsIceland Foods converting chiller cabinets in Food Warehouse stores to cut energy costs
Iceland is working with The Bond Group to convert open chillers to doored fridges in 150 Food Warehouse stores
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NewsIceland agrees solar power deal for 150 stores in push to reduce energy costs
The deal will secure 14% of Iceland’s energy needs until 2033 and will help the supermarket cut its CO2 emissions by an estimated 23,000 tonnes
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NewsIceland’s Richard Walker to climb Mount Everest in Alzheimer’s appeal
Walker wants to raise £1m towards improving dementia treatment
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NewsIceland announces it is to close six UK stores
Iceland has not said whether affected staff will lose their jobs
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NewsIceland given refinancing boost on the back of ‘better than expected’ performance guidance
Moody’s expects Iceland to benefit from falling energy costs over the rest of the year
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NewsIceland remains ‘incredibly well positioned’ despite supplier credit concerns
Iceland said only a handful of suppliers would be affected by Coface’s decision to suspend credit insurance
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Comment & OpinionHow the frozen food supply chain can navigate soaring energy costs
Frozen food manufacturers and retailers are having to contend with huge increases in costs to warehouse and transport their products, says Dave Howorth, executive director at SCALA
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NewsIceland’s over-60s discount set to hit the 8 million transaction mark this month
Iceland claimed a supermarket first when it introduced the discount day in May 2022
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NewsRichard Walker appointed executive chairman of Iceland Foods, as Malcolm Walker steps down
Malcolm Walker will remain on the company board as founder, The Grocer has learned