All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 39
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Grocer 33Tesco Cupar: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘There are requests at times for certain products, like unique Scottish lines, which is something we get behind and try to range as much as possible’
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Grocer 33Guest retailer Aldi fails to impress as Tesco sweeps to victory
Tesco’s Cupar superstore had a ‘nice buzz’ and an impressive fruit & veg section
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NewsFareShare reaches 250 million redistributed meals throughout Covid-19 pandemic
The network has redistributed 105,000 tones of surplus food to organisations in need across the UK from 23 March 2020
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NewsTesco stores to stock Homebase home & garden products
The new business venture will see Tesco stock paint, power tools, home accessories and hardware
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NewsNew barcode-scanning app launches in UK to help shoppers ‘make sustainable food choices’
Sustained Choice, allows shoppers to scan the barcode on their groceries and make more conscious shopping choices
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NewsM&S to launch Early Learning Centre partnership in stores
The move comes after a successful online trial first launched on M&S.com at the end of 2020
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out ‘inclusive’ new name badges for staff
The new badges will feature information about staff members that is set to improve communication with shoppers
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Grocer 33Asda Eastlands, Manchester: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve worked for Asda for 14 years, and worked for Morrisons for 20 years before that’
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Grocer 33Asda Eastlands nails Grocer 33 mystery shop with perfect availability and attractive promotions
Asda’s Eastlands, Manchester store impressed our shopper all-round this week
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NewsM&S CEO Steve Rowe steps down as Food MD Stuart Machin takes top role
Current co-COO Katie Bickerstaffe will become co-CEO, with a focus on driving the business’s global omnichannel, and digital and data strategies
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NewsJohn Lewis’ Sharon White: Ukraine crisis leading to ‘persistent’ inflation
Waitrose executive director James Bailey said maintaining a “strong relationship” with suppliers was vital in mitigating cost increases
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NewsSainsbury’s launches new ingredient range Inspired to Cook
Th range aims to help customers avoid the ‘bank-busting takeaway’ as inflation soars
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NewsHolland & Barrett distances itself from Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman
The retailer has also said it was not being affected by sanctions, as businesses face pressure to distance themselves from Russian investors
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NewsSainsbury’s takes over from Aldi as Channel 4’s Bake Off sponsor
Last year’s Bake Off finale was the channel’s most watched show in two decades
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NewsAnti-food waste app Olio reveals new c-suite hires as it aims for expansion
Olio now has over five million community members registered on the app, with half of those based in the UK
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NewsUK retailers rally support for Ukraine as Russian invasion escalates
Retailers had pulled Russian products from shelves and made donations to Ukraine relief efforts
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NewsWaitrose forced to make u-turn on loyalty scheme following flood of customer complaints
The changes will be rolling out within the next two weeks
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InterviewsCosta Coffee’s Becky Brock on ‘backing the big bets’ with M&S and Coca-Cola
Costa’s commercial & customer director only joined 15 months ago but has already launched a tie-up with M&S, revamped Costa’s loyalty scheme, and expanded its Deliveroo partnership. So what’s next?
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Tritton Road, Lincoln: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Yes, we’ve had to increase some of our prices, but we are below inflation, and looking at my demographic of customers I want them coming back and getting our quality products at an Aldi price’
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Lincoln superstore takes the win as Waitrose struggles with availability
Our mystery shopper was impressed by the Easter eggs display, as well as by the well stocked and tidy ‘Garden Shop’ aisle