All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 53
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NewsAldi trialling clear milk bottle caps to improve recyclability
The discounter is removing green caps from its British semi-skimmed standard milk in favour of clear ones
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NewsSuperdrug launches 60% discounts for loyalty scheme members
As of today (12 August), Superdrug Health & Beautycard members can claim the discount on selected products across skincare, beauty, fragrance and personal care
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NewsIceland opens fifth Swift c-store, in London’s Finsbury Park
Swift stores have a more convenience-focused range than Iceland core stores, covering fresh, chilled, frozen, food to go, alcohol and tobacco
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NewsAldi donating 80,000 baby products to help parents on low incomes
A YouGov survey for Aldi found 77% of new parents across the UK were worried about the cost of essential baby products
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NewsOver 40,000 pensioners to be offered £30 Iceland vouchers
Over £1m of funding for the initiative has been provided by pension insurance specialist Rothesay, through its Rothesay Foundation arm
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NewsIceland develops recyclable paper packaging for frozen seafood
It is said to be one of the world’s first paper recyclable packaging solutions for frozen food
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy did Tesco call time on Loop packaging-free trial?
Tesco says a cultural shift from shoppers is needed, while Loop and other experts say scale and execution are also issues
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NewsPoundland promotes Austin Cooke to chief operating officer
Cooke was formerly retail & transformation director
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NewsPoundland launches online range of £1 household essentials
The variety discounter said it had also cut the price of 1,000 general merchandise lines in stores
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NewsBoots marks Advantage Card scheme’s 25th birthday with extra rewards for two months
The health and beauty retailer will be revealing new ‘birthday offers’ each week across beauty, baby and healthcare
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NewsAldi ends packaging-free trial at store in Cumbria
The trial launched in April last year, with the introduction of a bank of dispensers containing pasta and rice to an Aldi store in Ulverston, Cumbria
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NewsAsda CMO Derek Lawlor moves to Poundstretcher as CEO
Lawlor is succeeding Aziz Tayub, who is moving to the role of chairman at Poundstretcher with immediate effect
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NewsTikTok selling fresh food for first time in UK
As of today (1 August), TikTok users can purchase fresh food on the platform from the relevant brand’s TikTok Shop page
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NewsIceland extends Uber Eats partnership to Northern Ireland
Iceland began partnering with Uber Eats in London during the pandemic-driven online boom of 2020, and now offers the service from over 300 stores
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NewsIceland’s ‘weekly shop in one click’ rises from £40 to £60 while growing from 30 to 40 products
The average price per item has risen by 12.8%, from £1.33 to £1.50
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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