All articles by Stephen Jones – Page 9
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Booths 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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Sainsbury’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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Sainsbury’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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Sainsbury’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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Sainsbury’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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Waitrose 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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Waitrose starts 2025 ahead with runaway Newbury win
Waitrose’s ‘clean’ and ‘attractive’ Newbury store impressed our shopper
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Waitrose partners with PerfectTed for new in-store café offer
It’s the latest addition to Waitrose’s expanding café offer
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Media Bites 9 January: results 'super' Thursday, food prices, ‘fake’ Aldi store
All the retail headlines from Thursday 9 January
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John 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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Sainsbury’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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Daylesford 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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Sainsbury’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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Iceland 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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Iceland 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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Holland & 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
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Lidl’s Christmas sales top £1bn for the first time after ‘record’ December
Lidl is the first UK supermarket to reveal its 2024 Christmas results
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Iceland CEO and former John Lewis boss among food and drink figures given new year honours
Defra permanent secretary Tamara Finkelstein and Regal Foods Group CEO Younis Chaudhry also received honours from the King
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Iceland to ramp up international expansion after year of ‘record’ growth
Iceland is targeting new rapid delivery services, as well as new international partnerships, in 2025
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Waitrose to highlight ‘plant varieties’ on pack in major new fruit and veg push
Waitrose has unveiled new long-term targets to increase the total amount of fruit, veg and fibre it sells