All news articles – Page 103
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NewsAsda launches first graduate scheme for opticians as it expands healthcare services
Asda has launched its first-ever graduate training scheme specifically for optometrists, as part of plans to expand its healthcare services across its network of more than 150 in-store opticians
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NewsUnion bosses warn government not to ‘water down’ workers’ rights legislation after reshuffle
Union bosses fear policies such as “fire and rehire” and zero-hour contracts could be allowed to continue
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NewsBrakes launches bubble waffles to tap social media trend
Bubble waffles have continued to rise in popularity on social media over recent years
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NewsGuinness looks to take brand ‘out of the booze aisle’ with licensed food duo
The innovations are aimed at creating ’brand visibility’ for Guinness outside the booze aisle
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NewsTreatt sells up in £160m private equity takeover
Treatt has come under immense pressure from investors this year after twice downgrading its profit guidance
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NewsWingstop UK appoints new people director
She first joined the restaurant brand in April 2022 as people partner, before being promoted to head of people eight months later
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NewsStrongbow becomes first alcohol brand to add NaviLens tech
Cans of Strongbow cider now feature a NaviLens QR code
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NewsDomino’s enters fried chicken market amid faltering pizza sales
In contrast to the struggling pizza market, Brits’ insatiable appetite for fried chicken shows no sign of slowing
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NewsUK woefully exposed to illegal meat smuggling, damning Efra Committee report warns
The threat to the UK of a ‘major’ animal disease outbreak was very real, warned MPs on the committee, with gaping holes in the UK’s protection
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NewsMorrisons kicks off pre-Christmas price war by cutting hundreds of prices
Morrisons has targeted ‘key volume lines’ and cupboard essentials, cutting the price of chicken breasts, olive oil and enchilada meal kits, by around 18% on average
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NewsM&S calls for government increase proportion of British food eaten in Britain
M&S Food MD Alex Freudmann said national food security was ‘under pressure like never before’ as Britain became ‘less and less self-sufficient’
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NewsItsu Grocery credits NPD for 20% leap in turnover
UK turnover leapt 20% to £57m at Itsu’s grocery wing in 2024
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NewsWaitrose rolls out CCTV and screens in store to deter theft
The screens, which relay live footage of shoppers entering and leaving stores, are being hung in the entrances of Waitrose supermarkets
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NewsBestway to make healthier choices ‘more accessible’ with Good Food Retail Network
The initiative has already attracted government interest as a practical model for driving change at store level
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NewsParfetts readies for symbol expansion as it opens ninth depot, in Southampton
The new Southampton cash & carry depot opened this week, marking a new geographical territory for the wholesaler
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News2 Sisters owner Boparan hires ex-Sainsbury’s technical director Kate Stein
She joins having most recently worked as a consultant, and before that spent four years as Sainsbury’s director of technical & agriculture
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NewsGhost Ship’s Adnams tacks against headwinds to slash losses
Ghost Ship brewer Adnams has overcome sales headwinds to slash its operating losses by two-thirds (62.1%) in the first half of 2025
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NewsPlant-based plastic alternative company secures $14m funding
Xampla said it would use the cash injection to replace more than 10 billion units of the most polluting single-use plastics, including the plastic linings found in takeaway boxes, coffee cups and sachets
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NewsRenée Elliott steps back from Planet Organic after ‘fantastic’ turnaround
Elliott’s ‘planned’ departure comes after the business enjoyed ‘really strong growth’ following its revival from administration
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NewsDozz launches ‘UK first’ canned chilled soup
A range of 10 soups will launch in recyclable aluminium cans later this month