All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 44
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NewsClampdown on business rates relief for empty property slammed as ‘out of touch’
The government has said evidence points to abuse of Empty Property Relief (EPR) as one of ‘the most common methods of rates avoidance’
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NewsHome Bargains recalls protein powder over potentially lethal caffeine dose
Two daily servings of the product – as advised on the packaging – could amount to a lethal dose of caffeine for most people, according to the FSA
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NewsWilko seeking cash injection to support cost-cutting restructure plan
The home and garden retailer is seeking new equity to support its planned company voluntary arrangement (CVA), in which it aims to secure rent cuts from landlords
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NewsHome Bargains begins in-store bakery rollout, adding them to 64 stores
Each has gained a selection of baked goods such as baguettes, tiger rolls, pastries, muffins and doughnuts
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NewsM&S launches Sparks Prices for loyalty scheme members
The retailer is trialling the initiative in about 50 stores in south Wales, the north east of England and the West Midlands
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NewsAldi axes click & collect in 12 stores due to low demand
Aldi said footfall and sales in the affected stores remained in growth and about 200 branches continued to offer the click & collect service
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NewsAldi’s Super 6 fruit & veg promotion becomes Super 7
The promotion currently sees six fruit & veg lines offered at a discounted price, with the lineup refreshed fortnightly
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NewsAldi set to stage first supplier conference since becoming UK’s fourth biggest supermarket
The discounter is set welcome more than 1,000 attendees on 4 July at the ICC Birmingham, where it will update on trading performance and growth plans
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NewsNI food-to-go-manufacturer Around Noon secures own label M&S supply deal
The deal will see Around Noon supply M&S stores on the island of Ireland with own-label products including sandwiches
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NewsTesco and Aldi latest supermarkets to make price cuts
Tesco has today cut the price of more than 500 products including fruit & veg, tuna and rice, by an average of 13%
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NewsDefra long-term plans for waste reduction ‘don’t exist’, says damning NAO report
A lack of sufficient planning was making it difficult for businesses to prepare for the environmental regulatory changes, the report said
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Comment & OpinionWhy some of the UK’s big retailers made HMRC’s ‘name and shame’ minimum wage list
Failing to pay the minimum wage is never a good look for an employer – but even less so during the cost of living crisis
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NewsPoundland recruiting for 120 roles for online expansion
The variety discounter plans to combine its Poundshop.com and Poundland.co.uk websites, allowing customers to shop an expanded range online for home delivery
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Comment & OpinionBoots’ store closures are essential for it to thrive
Boots’ plans to close 300 stores have been linked by the press to speculation of a breakup by its US owner and labelled a cost-cutting measure
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NewsBoots to close 300 stores over the next year
Shopworkers affected by the closures are to be offered jobs at other stores
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NewsLidl to donate 1.8 million meals during school holidays
Food will be donated via Lidl’s redistribution partner Neighbourly
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NewsPoundland launches £1 own label range to battle brand inflation
The Manor Grove range is going up against the likes of Heinz, with tomato ketchup and salad cream priced at £1 instead of £2.75
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NewsCourt ruling brings Lidl closer to injunction banning Tesco's Clubcard logo
The ruling means Tesco will have nine weeks to remove existing Clubcard Prices logos from stores in the event an appeal is unsuccessful
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Analysis & FeaturesChief commercial officer Kris Comerford lifts the lid on Asda’s plans
The Grocer’s guest editor Kris Comerford discusses Mohsin Issa, Asda’s debt pile, availability and the possibility of a ‘Rewards Prices’ scheme
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NewsWilko extends contract with online fulfilment partner GXO to 2026
Growing online sales is central to Wilko’s turnaround strategy through its ‘omnichannel transformation’ plan