All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 8
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NewsMorrisons ‘prepared to protect customers’ as cost and competition intensifies
Morrisons has ‘a lot more to do’ to win back shoppers, CEO Rami Baitiéh admitted, despite ‘robust’ full-year results
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NewsAsda puts 1,200 more jobs at risk in clothing fulfilment restructure
It is the second wave of potential job cuts from Asda’s distribution network in less than a week as private equity owner TDR looks to cut further costs to fund Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan
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NewsHolland & Barrett to relaunch membership scheme in new loyalty push
The refresh is designed to make ‘rewards simpler and more rewarding’ by giving members greater flexibility over where and when they spend their loyalty points, including as instant rewards in store
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NewsMorrisons Daily staff told to be more ‘flexible’ ahead of work hours shake-up
Morrisons Daily workers may be asked to switch their regular shift patterns, or relocate to a nearby Morrisons store, if it is deemed reasonable by the business
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NewsAsda depot restructure could affect over 150 management roles
Under the proposals, which affect transport managers in all 21 of its depots, Asda plans to consolidate independent management teams into eight ‘regional control hubs’
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Grocer 33Waitrose store manager Nick Mort on Veganuary and e-commerce in Hove
‘In a partner co-owned business it’s critically important that we empower and facilitate partners to be themselves’
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NewsAsda warned of ‘red flags’ after Christmas sales slump sparks bond sell-off
Asda’s bond price reached a new low following disastrous Christmas results, where it was the only major supermarket to lose sales
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NewsIceland trailing ‘bagless’ home deliveries in a bid to cut down on packaging
Despite rivals making the switch years ago, Iceland had delayed going bagless until now due to uncertainty over the impact on its frozen products
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NewsBooths enjoys third ‘record’ Christmas in a row
The northern grocer credited its ’warm, friendly and reliable service’ and best ever Christmas availability for the success
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge after loyalty and digital push
As part of CEO Tom Athron’s ongoing strategy to make the 319-year-old grocer more ‘relevant’ to everyday shoppers, Fortnum’s launched its first-ever loyalty scheme, and overhauled its data and technology capabilities
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NewsTDR-backed Jollyes enjoys ‘strong’ Christmas sales as store expansion continues
TDR-owned Jollyes kicked off 2026 by announcing the locations of its next four newest stores
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Grocer 33Jeremy Jordan on how award-winning Tesco Ebbw Vale store serves its community
Welsh products in every aisle and a ‘community feel’
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NewsCook enjoys ‘pleasing year’ after focus on new stores and supply chain
Cook opened seven new stores and added 170 new concessions during the year, and is set to launch a major new investment to grow its cold supply chain
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NewsAsda vows to undercut Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s loyalty prices by up to 50%
A year on from relaunching Asda Price, Allan Leighton is laying down the gauntlet in a renewed price offensive
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NewsIceland Foods expands weight-loss range to cater to GLP-1 users
The 38 new weight-loss lines include ready meals, breakfast omelettes and filled pastas, aimed at GLP-1 users
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NewsWhole Foods Market kicks off annual challenger brand hunt with 2026 pitching days
Whole Foods Market is inviting innovative UK brands to pitch their products at its second annual brand pitching event, with applications open until 15 January for the speed-dating-style event at its London headquarters
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NewsMorrisons to close Rathbones bakery with 115 jobs at risk
It’s the second time in two years Morrisons has announced it would close the Wakefield site, after a restructure last year failed to stem losses
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NewsIceland Foods revives ‘Mega Deals’ multibuys in January value push
The volume-driving promotions include offers such as half-price on selected SKUs or combo deals such as five products for £5
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO and Wrap chair top 2026 New Year Honours list
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts and Wrap chairman Sebastian Munden have been awarded CBEs in King Charles’ New Year Honours list, with the food and drink sector well represented across multiple categories
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NewsAsda appoints new IT boss after Project Future fallout
Asda has appointed a former Microsoft executive as its new group chief information officer, following the fallout from its bungled Project Future IT separation from Walmart