Steve Farrell
Steve is deputy news editor at The Grocer.
He’s responsible for covering online grocery and the discounters, and for editing The Grocer’s analysis features. He’s an experienced journalist who has contributed to a range of national newspapers including The Mail on Sunday.
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NewsAlex Russo to take over as B&M chief financial officer in November
Russo will become CFO and executive director of the company on 16 November following a handover from Paul McDonald
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Boost for convenience and high street food stores to last after coronavirus, survey suggests
Just over half of shoppers will shop from local sources before going to a supermarket in the wake of lockdown, according to a YouGov survey
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Aldi commits to halve plastic packaging use by 2025
The latest commitment will eliminate 74,000 tonnes of plastic – or 2.2 billion pieces – over the next five years, Aldi said
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Poundland revenues flat as rivals open in former Poundworld sites
Like-for-like growth had been driven by Pep&Co, while the positive impact of Poundworld’s demise had been offset by competitors opening in the chain’s former sites, according to newly filed accounts
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Superdrug tackles cyber bullies with new ‘manifesto’ message
The high street pharmacist said it had noted a spike in ’unacceptable negative messages’ as it worked with emerging make-up artists and bloggers on its social media platforms
- Comment & Opinion
As stores hang in the balance, what has gone wrong for Poundstretcher?
Only a year ago Poundstretcher was on an expansion drive. But did it go too fast?
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Aldi pledges to never sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef
The discounter will ‘never compromise on the standards or specifications of our products’, says Aldi UK CEO Giles Hurley
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Aldi’s traffic lights to be upgraded with prompts for hearing and sight impaired
The traffic lights at store entrances are also gaining visual displays to give queuing customers a waiting time
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Over 24,000 retail jobs shed so far in 2020
The number may only be the ’tip of the iceberg’, researchers warn
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M&S relaunches ‘Little Shop’ toys using more cardboard and repurposed plastic
The retailer ‘heard concerns from customers about sustainability’ said M&S Food MD Stuart Machin
- Analysis & Features
How have UK supermarkets fared in Oxfam’s latest human rights rankings?
Oxfam has released its latest scorecard for human rights policies
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Aldi slips back to bottom in Oxfam’s latest human rights scorecard
Lidl climbs to fourth while Asda slips down to fifth place
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Poundland announces next 19 stores to get frozen and chilled ‘shops in shops’
Another 27 stores are due to get the treatment by September
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Superdrug is latest retailer to launch face masks
The high street pharmacy is offering £2.99 reusable face coverings with three fabric layers, claimed to significantly reduce particle transfer
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Landlords ‘relieved’ as retail pays 22% of rent bill
Many would have been worried the sum would be lower, according to agent Colliers
- Analysis & Features
What’s in the government’s code of practice for landlords and business tenants?
New arrangements described in the code match what retailers have pushing for in negotiations with landlords
- Category Report
A fair future? Fairtrade category report 2020
Fairtrade products have boomed during the pandemic. But as a recession looms, will consumers continue to buy into ethics?
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Poundland changing rent payments to monthly in arrears across estate
All new property deals also include so-called ‘Covid clauses’, providing the retailer with protections in the event of a future pandemic
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B&M sells FFP2 face masks as part of new range
FFP2 masks are recommended for clinical use by the World Health Organization
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Government extends protections for business tenants until 30 September
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has also announced further details of a new ’code of practice’
