All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 16
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas 2024: what were the highs and hiccups for supermarkets?
Supermarkets took the cheap veg battle to a new low of 8p this Christmas. How did it pan out and what else did they try?
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Grocer 33Tesco Andover: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘From the very price-sensitive on one side of town, out into rural Hampshire, Wiltshire, we serve probably every demographic there is’
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Comment & OpinionHow Fortnum & Mason’s ‘element of theatre’ has royally paid off
Fortnum & Mason’s reversal of fortune offers hope for retailers at a time when so many face uncertain futures
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NewsFortnum & Mason to launch loyalty scheme as profits soar
The ‘royal’ grocer Fortnum & Mason wants to capitalise on a ‘desire for a sense of belonging’ from its ‘best’ customers, said CEO Tom Athron
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NewsBooths hails ‘exemplary’ Christmas as it repeats ‘record’ sales
Unsurprisingly, the traditional Christmas staples were in demand at the supermarket’s 26 stores
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NewsSainsbury’s and Greencore partner to produce ‘one million meals’ for FareShare
The pair hope to ‘maximise their combined resources’ to produce meals directly for FareShare
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NewsSainsbury’s trials paper bags for avocados in latest packaging switch
The new avocado packaging will be the latest own label to feature Sainsbury’s new ’Healthy Choice’ logo
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NewsSainsbury’s increases hourly pay by 5% in ‘careful’ two-part rise
Sainsbury’s will spread the increase over two separate pay rises throughout the year in order to mitigate the impact of Rachel Reeves’ budget
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NewsSainsbury’s to work ‘closely’ with suppliers to protect value for shoppers
Sainsbury’s was ‘absolutely committed to doing everything we can to mitigate the impact of inflation’, CEO Simon Roberts said
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Grocer 33Waitrose Newbury: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘You close the door on New Year’s Eve, when customers have festivities on their mind, and then you reopen and everyone is into fresh veg, smoothies and ginger shots’
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Grocer 33Waitrose starts 2025 ahead with runaway Newbury win
Waitrose’s ‘clean’ and ‘attractive’ Newbury store impressed our shopper
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NewsWaitrose partners with PerfectTed for new in-store café offer
It’s the latest addition to Waitrose’s expanding café offer
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NewsMedia Bites 9 January: results 'super' Thursday, food prices, ‘fake’ Aldi store
All the retail headlines from Thursday 9 January
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership chief customer officer Charlotte Lock steps down
She first joined the partnership in March 2022 from Co-op, where she was data and loyalty director
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NewsSainsbury’s to add ‘Healthy Choice’ logos to own-label products in new health push
Sainsbury’s announced the launch this week alongside a swathe of new health-focused and functional NPD including kefir and raw-pressed drinks
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NewsDaylesford Organic owner pledges further ‘support’ as losses balloon
The business was owed nearly £3m by its supply base, according to latest annual accounts
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off drinks overhaul with new The Turmeric Co own label
It marks a major expansion of Sainsbury’s manufacturing partnership with The Turmeric Co, which manufactures the new own label
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NewsIceland joins January price war with ‘largest ever’ Mega Deals event
The highlight of the Mega Deals event sees the return of Iceland’s 10 for £10 multibuy promotion, as well as the ramping up of products in its £1 or Less value range
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NewsIceland gears up for health push with expanded MyProtein range
The 20 new products had been ‘designed to support customers’ health goals without sacrificing flavour or convenience’ said Iceland head of innovation and licensing Oliver Gilding
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NewsHolland & Barrett lists products with Ocado in new ‘shop in shop’ partnership
Holland & Barrett is the first major high street retailer to list products with Ocado