All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 44
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NewsIceland removes website reference to plastic and palm oil pledges after criticism from campaigners
The Changing Markets Foundation called for Iceland’s sustainability website to be updated to reflect that its plastic and palm oil pledges were not being met
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NewsAldi raises store staff pay for second time this year
As of September, Aldi store staff will receive a minimum of £10.50 an hour nationally and £11.95 within the M25, up from £10.10 and £11.55 respectively
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NewsElectricity costs for UK’s cold food storage facilities double in a year
Electricity spend for the UK’s cold storage facilities has grown from £560.6m in 2021 to an estimated £1.1bn in 2022, according to the Cold Chain Federation
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop launches first loyalty app
The retailer is aiming to drive more shoppers into its 180 stores with the new app
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NewsTrust in supermarket food down as consumers link cheaper choices with lower quality, survey finds
Only 58% of consumers trust the safety and quality of supermarket food, down from 78% a year ago, according to a survey by Red Tractor
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NewsLidl says ‘stock issues’ to blame for empty freezers and chillers
Shoppers have tweeted pictures showing low stock levels in three Lidl stores in the south west of England during the past 24 hours
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NewsAldi recalls spreadable cheese product over temperature control issue
The issue affects tubes of Primula Spicy Cheese ‘n’ Jalapeños sold at about 80 Aldi stores in the Midlands
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NewsFDF urges Tory leadership candidates to do more to support food & drink
Otherwise they ‘risk forcing more costs onto hard-pressed shoppers’, said FDF CEO Karen Betts
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NewsStockpiling keeps demand for warehouse space at record highs
Retailers and manufacturers are making more use of third-party logistics businesses to stockpile amid supply chain disruption, according to CBRE
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NewsAldi looking for larger stores in latest nationwide hunt
The discounter is offering a finder’s fee to anyone who can recommend a site suitable for a 20,000 sq ft store – 2,000 ft larger than its usual minimum
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NewsTory leadership contenders urged to commit to business rates reform
They should commit to delivering promises made in the Conservative manifesto rather than ‘throw around tax cuts like confetti’, says leading property consultancy Colliers
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NewsLidl rapped by ad watchdog over misleading Black Friday savings claims
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint from Aldi
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Comment & OpinionWhy does Iceland keep backtracking on environmental pledges?
Consumers may be learning not to believe Iceland when it makes similar pledges in future
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NewsIceland won’t manage COP26 pledge to become ‘plastic neutral’ this year, admits MD
Richard Walker has also confirmed Iceland’s 2018 pledge to be plastic-free on own label ranges by the end of 2023 is now “impossible”
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NewsAsda fighting ‘school holiday hunger’ by feeding kids for £1 in store cafés
Asda said customers were more worried than ever this year about being able to put enough food on the table during the school summer holidays
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NewsOver a third of Poundland’s sales are not at £1, accounts show
The newly filed full-year accounts to September also reveal Poundland’s acquisition of 100% shareholding in Poundshop.com came at a purchase price of £1
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter Kellogg’s court defeat, are HFSS restrictions inevitable?
The High Court has given Kellogg’s legal challenge ‘short shrift’
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NewsPoundland opens first c-store near busy transport hub, in Clapham Junction
The Clapham Junction store – the first in London – has a range tailored for rail commuters and tourists, as well as local residents
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NewsAldi appeals for job applicants as supply chain department expands
The discounter is appealing for applicants for a range of roles in customs and supply chain
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NewsLidl moves office staff to flexible working model
It comes months after the discounter opened a new 250,000 sq ft head office in London