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Analysis & FeaturesThe subscription services giving Amazon a run for its money
Purveyors of ‘bulky and boring’ items like loo roll, petfood, cleaning products and babyfood are looking to win consumers over by offering convenience, value and sustainability benefits
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NewsHelloFresh continues global expansion with new Ireland operation
The Irish launch is the second country launch of this year, following the start of operations in Japan in April.
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NewsThe Vegan Kind sold in administration pre-pack deal to current owner
The Vegan Kind has been bought out of administration by a business associated with its current owner following a downturn in trading and soaring costs
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NewsUber Eats makes rapid grocery move with new model
Unlike immediate-needs players which deliver from dedicated dark stores, Uber Eats Market has launched in partnership with Iceland, with some of the retailer’s staff dedicated to picking and packing orders in stores
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NewsMost Tesco Whoosh orders arrive within 30 minutes, figures show
Earlier this year Tesco abandoned its partnership with rapid grocer Gorillas – now the subject of acquisition talks with rival Getir
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Walmart’s bet on micro fulfilment centres be the catalyst for further online automation?
MFC technology rollout has slowed. Will Walmart’s Alert Innovation acquisition break the inertia?
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NewsAmazon vows to improve after ‘utter shambles’ of HFSS restrictions rollout
The regulations, which came into force at the start of the month, restrict the placement of HFSS products online
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NewsDeliveroo offers ‘eat now, pay later’ with Klarna
App users see the payment option at checkout, where they can opt to pay the full amount immediately, within 30 days or in instalments over 60 days
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NewsShoppers flock to online clearance retailer Approved Food during cost of living crisis
MD Andy Needham told The Grocer sales had grown by 23% over the past three months year on 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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Comment & OpinionWill Getir gobble up Gorillas and how rapid grocery delivery is getting gory
No rapid grocery company is profitable. At most, they claim a dark store or two runs profitably, but the majority do not
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NewsGetir in talks to acquire rapid grocery rival Gorillas
It is understood another rapid grocery player is also considering a move to acquire Gorillas
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Analysis & FeaturesHow re-coding has made sticking to HFSS rules simpler online
The restrictions on HFSS products in prominent store locations also applies to “the equivalent key locations online”
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NewsIceland launches online Christmas page, telling shoppers it’s ‘never too early’
The retailer is tapping into the long shelf life of frozen with a banner on the page suggesting shoppers ‘spread the cost of Christmas’ by buying sooner rather than later
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NewsSnappy Shopper boosts online orders for 50 c-stores with 1p bundle promotion
Snappy Shopper will be launching another bundle promotion later this month with selected retailers throughout Scotland, England and Wales
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NewsEarth & Wheat adds value bread subscription box amid cost of living crisis
Earth & Wheat founder James Eid said he wanted to try and support customers by introducing a more affordable box to the range
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NewsCuzena adds trio of marinades inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine
The range is billed as a Middle Eastern equivalent of Nando’s range of cooking sauces
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NewsJohnson & Johnson secures supply deal with rapid grocer Zapp
According to Kantar research, speed of delivery was the main reason for consumers to not shop online for cough and cold treatments
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NewsDeliveroo Hop launches first physical grocery store with Morrisons
The store on New Oxford Street will allow customers to shop by ordering on digital kiosks or the Deliveroo app, for near-immediate collection
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NewsBooths to launch new florist delivery service in online push
The upmarket grocer is launching the Flowers by Booths service in partnership with Lincolnshire-based Lambs Flowers