All articles by Steve Farrell – Page 7
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NewsFarmfoods ‘slows down’ new store deals
The frozen food retailer’s estate has not grown despite a plan to open 20-30 stores a year
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NewsRachel Reeves ‘set to back down on higher business rates for large shops’
Treasury officials have reportedly said the Treasury is working to exclude retail from a proposed higher rate for larger properties from 2026.
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NewsM&S ‘reviewing’ labelling claims for ‘Only… ingredients’ range
The Real Bread Campaign complained to Trading Standards about M&S’s ‘Only 5 ingredients’ rolls, one of a number of products in the range
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NewsAldi recruiting 4,500 workers ahead of Christmas
The discounter is hiring for a range of store positions to replenish stock and help customers during the festive season and into 2026
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NewsHome Bargains moves to automated markdowns
The variety discounter has moved from handwritten price labels to a ‘data-driven markdown solution that automates pricing decisions’
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NewsB&M strikes 10-year deal with logistics tech firm Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain will handle picking at the ‘state of the art’ Rugby facility, with operations expected to start early next year
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NewsDiscount Dragon enters profitability for the first time
The online discounter, which sells clearance stock often close to its sell by date, broke even after undertaking a ‘full review’ of the brand to improve the range
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NewsAldi store becomes ‘Cap-Aldi’ as Lewis Capaldi performs
The Scottish singer took a break from his UK tour to perform his latest single at an Aldi store in Nottingham on Friday
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NewsBRC welcomes £5bn boost for communities but warns business rates are biggest concern
Under the government’s Pride in Place programme, 339 communities will get funding to improve high streets, parks and other public spaces
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NewsFour in 10 retail workers at risk of quitting, claims research
The Retail Trust is running online training sessions designed to help shop staff cope with antisocial behaviour in the run-up to Christmas
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NewsPoundland going for supermarkets in billboard ads
The variety discounter is pushing its new back-to-basics pricing strategy on billboards and bus stops
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NewsM&S new store plans being held up by objections from Tesco
Six planned new M&S Foodhalls are currently delayed after Tesco lodged objections, with two of them subject to a judicial review requested by the supermarket
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NewsHome Bargains automated DC picking two million cases a week
The variety discounter is also working on its next new automated DC, to open in Doncaster in summer 2028
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NewsAmazon to close all its 19 UK Fresh stores
The company plans to focus its UK grocery offer purely on delivery, including fresh groceries for arrival the same day
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Analysis & FeaturesBigger, better: inside Lidl’s new-look sites
Lidl is once again accelerating its UK expansion. Our Grocer of the Year 2025 has bigger stores, a health focus and revamped layouts, backed by a new sale and leaseback strategy
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NewsPoundland cutting 100 head office jobs in restructure
Jobs have been cut thanks to Poundland’s withdrawal from online sales and the axing of its frozen and chilled food ranges in stores
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NewsNew Lidl global campaign says there is ‘More to Value’ than price
The campaign is the first in which Lidl has communicated the same message internationally across all its 31 markets
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NewsM&S encouraging shoppers to wear yellow to support mental health
The retailer is also asking shoppers to donate by topping up the cost of their shop in store
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does M&S’s new DC say about warehouse logistics?
M&S is making its biggest-ever supply chain investment with a new £340m distribution centre, prioritising automation and placemaking for staff
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NewsTesco launches 12 ‘restaurant quality’ Finest Chef’s Collection meals
Finest Chef’s Collection has previously only featured as part of Tesco’s Christmas ranges, with this launch being the first to feature flavours for other dining occasions