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Interviews & ProfilesHenry Dimbleby Big Interview: The man behind the UK’s food strategy
Henry Dimbleby shaped government policy with his review of the food system. The Leon co-founder talks next steps – and the trouble with Percy Pig
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Analysis & Features
The shopworker abuse epidemic: what can be done to stop it?
Retail staff faced a huge rise in verbal and physical abuse at the start of the pandemic. New mask regulations could reignite the problem, or even make it worse
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CJ Lang appoints David McCorquodale as non-executive director
McCorquodale, formerly UK head of retail at KPMG, took up his position on the board of directors on 1 August
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Waitrose rolls out body-worn cameras to store staff
The retailer will trial the technology in 50 of its branches this month
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Face coverings not a legal requirement in cash & carries, says government
Retailers and caterers visiting cash & carries will not be required to wear face masks
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CJ Lang to donate £30k with its first community cashback campaign
Customers, store staff and CJ Lang employees will be able to nominate community groups and charities across the country to receive a cash sum
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Natalie Mitchell takes up new Waitrose technical and quality director role
Mitchell has been head of brand development and product innovation since 2015
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Sainsbury’s Christchurch: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We really try to create a positive and helpful environment and it’s great to know that’s reflected in the customer experience’
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Retailer deals with courier firms signed ‘in a panic’ and ‘won’t last’ claims Buymie boss
Devan Hughes told The Grocer the recent flurry of supermarket deals with courier companies suffer from a ‘massive conflict of interest’
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Most consumers nervous of return to restaurant dining, says IGD
Among those who were nervous about eating out, 71% said they would wait a few weeks before going to a restaurant
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets need to go beyond food donations this summer
Businesses are providing a vital lifeline during the pandemic, says Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly
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JW Filshill eyes click & collect expansion with new hires
Click and collect has grown from 5% to 7% of Filshill’s overall business during the coronavirus crisis
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Interviews & Profiles
My food & drink job: Olivia Colbeck, digital, logistics & sustainability manager, Boundless
Olivia’s varied role can include anything from social media to jetting off to Ireland
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Iceland partners with Jason Manford for weekly ‘virtual’ stand-up comedy show
It comes after the comedian tried his hand at being an Iceland delivery driver
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WH Smith to cut up to 1,500 jobs after coronavirus sales slump
The group said the costs associated with its restructure will be in the region of £15m-£19m
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Central England Co-op reports third violent crime in Leicestershire in a month
The society said it continued to lobby the government for a change in legislation so shop workers were provided with greater protection
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JLP rolls out Better Jobs supplier staff engagement programme
The organisations taking part have long-standing relationships with JLP
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Comment & Opinion
Government has left face masks row for retailers to deal with
Legislation makes it hard for retailers to insist staff wear face masks, but they must insist customers do
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Analysis & Features
The Shopper Shrink: how wearing masks will change how people behave in supermarkets
As retailers wrestle with how to police and enforce the new legislation, here are two shifts in shopper behaviour they need to look out for
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Waitrose digital chief Ben Stimson confirms departure
Stimson has been with the company for a decade and moved into his current role in May 2019
