All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 7
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NewsIceland Foods hails ‘market leading’ performance despite reports profits have thawed
Iceland reported ‘sales growth ahead of the market’ and ‘market-leading’ volume growth, executive chairman Richard Walker claimed, despite reports of a slump in profit growth
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NewsAsda hires ex-Sainsbury’s buyer to lead George womenswear
The new hire joins as Asda looks to grow George into the UK’s biggest fashion brand by volume
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NewsThe Range offers free kids’ meals to fight school holiday hunger
The Range is offering one free kids’ meal for every adult meal bought at its in-store cafés
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NewsOttolenghi launches debut ice cream range into Waitrose
This is the first time Yotam Ottolenghi has launched ice creams into grocery
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Grocer 33Store manager Luke Saulino on Stockport’s unique trade, community store, and the strength of Clubcard
Store manager Luke Saulino on Stockport’s unique trade, running a community store, and the strength of Clubcard
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NewsSainsbury’s sells travel money business to Fexco Group in new concessions deal
It marks another ‘milestone’ in Sainsbury’s phased wind-down of its core banking business
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NewsSainsbury’s to convert another Homebase site as store expansion continues
Sainsbury’s had more prime locations open new stores in the future, said chief property and procurement director Patrick Dunne
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NewsSupermarket loyalty in decline as cost of living crisis drives more ‘needs based’ shops
Not only are shoppers switching supermarkets more often, they are spending less in stores when they visit, according to new UK shopper data from Reward
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NewsBRC urges further reform to Employment Rights Bill after Lords scrutiny
Members of the House of Lords proposed amendments to the bill – which has been hailed as the ‘biggest shakeup’ of workers’ rights in 30 years – in a report stage debate earlier this week
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Grocer 33How Asda Huyton’s store manager has tackled its out of date food problem head on
The winner of our store of the week has battled crime and overcome poor store standards, store manager Lee Keeling tells The Grocer how it’s been done.
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NewsWaitrose recalls ready meal after spring rolls added in error
The presence of ‘undeclared allergens’ was caused after the manufacturer mistakenly replaced onion bhajis with spring rolls containing soya and sesame
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NewsWaitrose launches ‘last minute’ travel money service in stores
The John Lewis Partnership has been ramping up its financial services offer to fund its ongoing turnaround plan
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NewsJohn Lewis trialling ‘last minute’ gift deliveries with Uber Eats
The pilot will launch in an initial two stores, ahead of a future nationwide launch
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NewsSainsbury’s to donate ‘every penny’ of own-label pasta sales to fight school holiday hunger
Sainsbury’s donations would focus on helping the estimated 900,000 UK children who live in food poverty yet remain ineligible for government food clubs
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NewsWaitrose rolls out subscription service for online delivery slots
The new ‘Delivery Pass’ will allow shoppers to pay upfront for a subscription period of one month, six months or 12 months
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s in the new retail crime strategy – and will it help?
A ‘partnership approach’ is the headline, but retailers want action
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Grocer 33Lidl’s David Stowe on running Southampton’s best supermarket
’I’ve got a few favourites, like our jam doughnuts and our new mozzarella & pesto pizzas, but nothing beats our croissant: it’s always a top seller’
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NewsIceland Foods microloan scheme returns with ‘budget friendly basket’ to fight school holiday hunger
To help shoppers ‘make the most’ of their Food Club loan, Iceland has partnered with nutritionist Tanya Haffner, to compile a ‘budget-friendly’ shopping basket
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NewsGrape Tree to take on Holland & Barrett with ambitious store expansion plan
‘We’re a little ray of sunshine in retail,’ Grape Tree managing director Nick Shutts told The Grocer
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NewsIceland Foods loses latest appeal in ‘Iceland vs Iceland’ EU trademark dispute
Iceland Foods has suffered another setback in its long-running trademark dispute with the Icelandic government over the use of the word Iceland