All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 125
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NewsResearch reveals ‘trust issues’ in buying from Amazon
Future Thinking research found 35% of shoppers would not buy groceries on Amazon
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Hotel Chocolat stop Waitrose 'copying' its bars?
When Waitrose introduced its new chocolate bars with a full-page ad last week, the publicity wasn’t the kind it hoped for
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado Kroger partnership: analysts’ reaction
After this morning’s announcement of a partnership between Ocado and retail giant Kroger to build “multiple CFCs across the US”, here’s the reaction from city analysts.
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NewsOnline takeaway service Appetise is put up for sale
A message appeared on Appetise’s website saying orders were not being taken…
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NewsOcado may be planning deliveries to the top-up market
The online supermarket currently has a minimum £40 spend and no click & collect service
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NewsDeliveroo to give all its employees share options
The longer staff are employed by the company, the more shares they will be able to accumulate
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NewsOne in four teen mystery shoppers able to buy knives
One in six retailers also failed test purchases for alcohol, according to Serve Legal
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NewsIceland to use new 'plastic free' mark on own brand packs
Eggs, cottage pies and veggie burgers are due to be the first Iceland products to get the “plastic free” mark, designed by campaigners to make it easier for consumers to make informed choices on sustainable packaging
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NewsFmcg brands struggle in Google Smart Speaker ‘buy’ test
A bug exposed by The Grocer reveals speaker directs users to a service that only works abroad
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NewsOne in five Brits not using paid-for delivery subscriptions
According to Whistl 61.4% of 1,000 people surveyed were signed up to Amazon Prime
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News'Robot tax' would damage job creation, claims IEA in report
It argues that such employment has grown because the UK labour market is less regulated than many other European countries
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NewsHotel Chocolat accuses Waitrose of ‘ripping off’ bar design
Founder Angus Thirlwell said the company had written to Waitrose asking it to “do the right thing” and withdraw its new own-label range
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NewsOcado unveils first robot picker at its Andover site
The retailer is on a path towards “100% robot picking” says technology chief
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership denies Amazon approach for Waitrose
JLP chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield said “there has been no approach by Amazon regarding Waitrose”
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NewsOcado brings back 'Britain's Next Top Supplier' competition
Applications will be reviewed by Ocado’s buying team before shortlisted candidates are invited to present in person
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NewsStuart delivery adds three new UK cities
The rapid delivery specialist has expanded to Bristol, Manchester and Liverpool
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NewsCo-op trials robot grocery delivery in Milton Keynes
Co-op has teamed up with Starship Technologies for the service, and trials have been on-going for the past four weeks
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NewsEasyFood takeaway delivery service in talks with grocers
The service was launched in Birmingham last week and already has 200 subscriber restaurants
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NewsQuiqup extends one-hour delivery service to Dubai
This comes after the company raised £20m in private funding to fuel geographical expansion
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NewsOnline grocery growth 'slower than expected' claims report
The average online basket was also four times bigger than the in-store one