All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 29
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ReportsReturn of Spam and fish head soup as Waitrose prepares for austerity
The grocer’s latest annual Food & Drink Report revealed shoppers were having to be savvier than ever when it came to their grocery shopping, with 72% of shoppers admitting they were now being more mindful about their spending
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NewsPlanet Organic to launch crowdfunding campaign to help fund expansion plan
The Grocer understands it is hoping to raise between £4m and £5m from investors to help reach 50-store target
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership launches new employment programme for care leavers
JLP has been running pilots in partnership with councils and local charities across different areas of the country to provide training and employment in its stores
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose’s free coffee may be grabbing headlines, but its Caffè Nero tie-up is the real news
Waitrose commercial director Charlotte Di Cello has hailed the partnership “an ideal fit” and hinted at “more benefits in the pipeline”
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NewsBooths sees annual profits increase but CEO warns of looming cost of living impacts
Profits before tax rose to £3m from £1.9m, while EBITDA grew by £1.4m to £13.3m
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NewsSelfridges sales recover in 2021 as new owners prepare to ride out cost of living crisis
The company posted a full-year sales increase of 28% to £653.4m, up from £508.5m the year before
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NewsNeighbourly redistributes record number of surplus meals amid cost of living crisis
The group, which works with supermarkets including M&S, Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, has surpassed 100 million meals donated to local community charities
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NewsCity Harvest appoints Sarah Calcutt as CEO
Calcutt replaces outgoing CEO David Carter, who took over from co-founder Laura Winningham last year
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NewsWaitrose to bring back popular free hot drink offer for loyalty card members
The move is part of a larger partnership between Waitrose and Caffè Nero
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NewsSupply chain specialist Oakland International appoints Glenn Lindfield as first chairman
This latest appointment is part of Oakland’s larger plans to expand its operations and offer its services to yet more food markets
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Comment & OpinionM&S’ turbocharged turnaround tops a series of smart moves
The opening of food stores comes on top of investment in pricing and a change in culture
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NewsM&S accelerates turnaround plan and brings forward food store opening target
In recent years, M&S has focused on opening larger-format stores in areas such as retail parks to attract more families and achieve bigger basket spending
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NewsFood banks fork out thousands of pounds on extra groceries as demand surges
Gillingham Street Angels said the number of people coming through its food bank on a monthly basis had doubled in the last year
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NewsArgos rapped by ASA over ‘misleading’ Xbox online ad
Two complainants challenged statements such as “last purchased one minute ago” and “selling fast! purchased 24 times since your last visit”
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NewsUkrainian food producers to have dedicated shelf in UK supermarkets
Ucare is also in talks with German discounter Aldi and US wholesaler Costco to roll out the scheme in their UK stores in the near future
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NewsPlanet Organic launches own label range with new supplements
The specialist retailer has rolled out a range of 10 own-brand supplements, the first Planet Originals launch
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back Healthy Start top-up vouchers to support struggling families
Customers using the Healthy Start card at checkout will automatically receive a printed coupon to use towards fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit & vegetables
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Analysis & FeaturesEverything you need to know about HFSS but were afraid to ask
Despite last-minute rumours to the contrary, the HFSS rules are now live. It’s been a right upheaval. Are you up to speed?
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NewsM&S rolls out digital credit accounts for Sparks customers
The digital credit platform lets customers apply and receive an instant online credit decision for up to a maximum of £500
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches menopause support service in stores and online
Holland & Barrett said the move aimed to raise awareness and boost menopause education in order to help women struggling with symptoms