All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 29
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News
Juul launches menthol vaping pod as menthol cigarettes ban approaches
The Menthol Juulpods will go on sale in approved retailers and on the Juul website later this month
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Grocer 33
Asda maintains status as cheapest supermarket shop
It’s business as usual in the Grocer 33 pricing survey as Asda takes its fifth consecutive victory
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Co-op drops original Easter ad campaign to support FareShare
Co-op said the ad pays tribute to the local heroes who are playing their part in feeding the nation during the coronavirus crisis
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New data shows shoppers still ‘frequently’ visiting grocery stores
12% of all shoppers said their primary motive for visiting a shop was to ‘stock up for the longer term’
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Grocer 33
Asda takes the win as retailers adjust to the new normal
This was Asda’s fourth consecutive Grocer 33 pricing win, and a convincing one at that
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Comment & Opinion
Easing of buying restrictions points to much needed respite
The industry needs to be able to move on from dealing with panic buying
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News
Co-op invests £3m in Covid-19 safety measures in stores
The retailer will install thousands of protective Perspex screens and provide more gloves and hand sanitiser for its frontline staff
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Grocer 33
Asda takes win as new priorities for Covid-19 take hold
The Walmart-owned retailer’s £85.09 total was £4.15 cheaper than runner-up Morrisons
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News
Spar enacts social distancing measures in stores
Spar’s measures include floor markings, Perspex screens at checkouts and encouraging card payments
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Waitrose to give elderly and vulnerable customers priority access online
The supermarket said it would begin by contacting vulnerable Waitrose.com customers who have a partnership card and an online account
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News
Co-op fills all 5,000 temporary store roles in under a week
The retailer announced the recruitment drive last Friday
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News
Bestway to impose sanctions on coronavirus profiteers
The wholesaler has also introduced social distancing measures in its depots
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News
B&M donates £1m to support food banks during coronavirus crisis
B&M said it had switched capacity at its six warehouses to prioritise key grocery lines including cleaning products and toiletries
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Grocer 33
Asda is cheapest as shoppers get set to tighten belts
As retailer supply chains creaked under the pressure of panic buying, price may not have been a key priority for shoppers this week
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarket staff are under real pressure. Let’s offer them some support
Store staff – many of whom are part time, or who are on their first jobs – are doing remarkable work
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News
William Reed postpones UK Food Shows in wake of coronavirus
Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and National Convenience Show will now take place at the NEC on 7-9 September 2020
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News
Wholesalers taking ‘common-sense’ approach to restricting sales of hygiene products
One specialist household another personal care wholesaler sees sales jump 28%
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News
Thieves use gas to target c-store ATMs
A spate of incidents using gas to destroy ATMs has been reported across c-stores
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News
Retailers struggling to stop shoppers stockpiling as coronavirus panic sets in
Retailers and suppliers have been keen not to raise fear levels, but that has not stopped shoppers clearing shelves
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News
Coronavirus: hand sanitiser manufacturers racing to meet demand
Manufacturers in the UK are looking to increase production to meet soaring demand for hand sanitiser