All articles by Stephen Jones
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time for a rethink on our cashless future?
Cash is undergoing a resurgence, backed by advocates for vulnerable people and security-conscious governments. So is the future really as cashless as once imagined?
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Comment & OpinionCan AI smart trolleys make grocery shopping feel like an adventure?
Morrisons is trialling new ‘AI trolleys’ that it hopes will enhance the shopper experience
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NewsMorrisons to trial AI-powered smart shopping trolleys
The new AI-powered ‘Caper Carts’ would make ‘shopping feel like an adventure’, said Instacart chief connected stores officer David McIntosh
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NewsMorrisons marketing boss Claire Farrant leaves months after joining
Claire Farrant joined Morrisons from BP in June to replace previous marketing boss Rachel Ayre
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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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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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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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Grocer 33How Tesco store manager Steve Ady is catering to Solihull’s Finest
Tesco store manager Steve Ady on Solihull’s shoppers, Finest sales and the birthday cake sandwich
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NewsCook debuts carbon friendly lasagne to kick off major sustainability drive
Cook Foods has reformulated its bestselling Lasagne Al Forno, which now has a 27% smaller carbon footprint per portion to kick off the new programme, called Recipe for Change
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NewsHolland & Barrett revamps beauty category with supplements and branded products
Holland & Barrett’s transformed beauty offer takes an ‘inside-out’ approach to beauty by combining supplements with traditional beauty lines in new-look bays
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NewsAsda donates £1.25m to churches, youth clubs and town halls via community fund
The Asda Foundation’s initiative will support churches, youth clubs and town halls nationwide, responding to research showing 42% of community groups consider access to safe spaces a critical issue
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NewsIceland hails ‘life-saving’ partnership with CALM to break the ‘stigma’ of suicide
During the two-year partnership Iceland’s charitable foundation has supported the rollout of CALM’s helpline and a new mental health first-aid course through fundraising and in-store awareness campaigns
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NewsFortnum & Mason reveals winners of challenger brand discovery scheme
Ten winning small producers including Crwst, Gingerbread World and Umami Bros will be stocked by the retailer from September
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NewsWalmart launches major push to recruit UK suppliers for e-commerce marketplace
Walmart has established a new seller office in London as part of a major push to recruit UK food and drink suppliers for its e-commerce marketplaces across the Americas
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NewsWaitrose expands MyWaitrose loyalty programme with ‘Little Treats’ rewards
Waitrose is set to expand its MyWaitrose loyalty programme with a new ‘Little Treats’ pilot scheme offering members rewards when they reach specific spending thresholds
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Grocer 33Ben Sheppard of Waitrose Southend-on-Sea on seaside retail and James Bailey’s departure
Shopping patterns are different at the seaside, Waitrose’s winning store manager says
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Comment & OpinionAsda turnaround showing ‘green shoots’ but remains a very leafy plant
Asda has finally completed its mammoth Project Future IT overhaul, but the pressure is on Allan Leighton to show his turnaround plan has legs
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NewsAsda ‘totally green’ after best quarterly results since 2024
Asda’s sales continued to decline during the second quarter of 2025. However, like-for-like sales were down by 0.2%, a much slower rate
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NewsHolland & Barrett promotes Anthony Houghton to group CEO to ‘accelerate’ growth
Houghton will take on the position from October while Vineta Bajaj joins as new CFO, replacing Nick Allen who has left the business to pursue other opportunities
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Comment & OpinionHolland & Barrett’s tie-up with Co-op is a healthy win-win
Health and wellness specialist Holland & Barrett has launched branded concessions in 125 Co-op stores