Stores news – Page 18
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NewsMPs call for ‘Buy British’ sections on supermarket websites
The letter, co-ordinated by MP Dr Luke Evans, has been supported by 110 cross-party MPs
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NewsCo-op rolls out ‘dummy display packaging’ to prevent shoplifting
Co-op has so far used this anti-theft tactic on a limited basis but said it now expected it to become a more familiar feature in retail
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NewsBestway’s Costcutter and Bargain Booze dual concept delivers 48% sales boost for Bolton c-store
Overall, the store has increased its range by 18%, including more Co-op own label products, despite the store size staying the same
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NewsSainsbury’s to launch Kitchen Deli food to go range in stores
The premium concept – called Kitchen Deli – began rolling into supermarkets and c-stores this week
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NewsMorrisons has ‘strong pipeline of new stores’ alongside closures
News emerged this week of three planned closures by the supermarket – in Faversham, Bolton and Preston
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NewsSainsbury’s Grocer 33 scores reveal dramatic improvement in service
For the fourth week in a row, Sainsbury’s has claimed the top spot, making it the only winner so far in the Grocer 33 year
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NewsAmacor buys five McColl’s stores sold off from Morrisons CMA deal
Stores are among the 28 Morrisons agreed to sell last year in order to gain approval from the Competition & Markets Authority for its £190m rescue deal for McColl’s
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NewsGrowUp Farms launches vertically farmed salads into Tesco
Three lines of ready-to-eat salads grown in a vertical farm will be available in Tesco from 26 July
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NewsM&S chief blasts Michael Gove over blocked Oxford Street store plans
The plans were rejected by Gove today on the grounds the public benefits would not outweigh harm to nearby heritage sites
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NewsArla and Asda extend own label dairy supply deal
The tie-up was described by the pair as ’the UK’s largest private label dairy contract’
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NewsAmazon to shutter three Fresh stores, including its first physical retail site outside US
Staff at the soon-to-close stores have been offered new roles in nearby Amazon Fresh stores
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NewsAldi closing in on 1,000th store landmark
The discounter is on the cusp of hitting a target it has been pursuing for nearly a decade
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NewsBiff’s launches jackfruit burgers and wings into frozen aisles
The “Jackfruit 2.0” Burger Cutlets and Wings have launched into frozen aisles in Sainsbury’s today
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NewsDriscoll’s expands rollout of paper berry packaging into Asda and Booths
The packaging solution had seen an ’overwhelmingly positive response’ from customers, helping significantly reduce plastic use, Driscoll’s said
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NewsBio&Me expands prebiotic yoghurt range with new single-serve pots
The brand is launching a 130g variant into Asda and independents next week
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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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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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NewsMorrisons rolls out budget Savers range across c-stores
Morrisons said it had also cut the price of 18 high-volume products such as milk, bread and tomatoes in its convenience stores
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NewsTesco free-from cereals hampered by availability issues
Every 300g and 350g breakfast cereal box SKU was out of stock as The Grocer went to press
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2023: Store manager of the year
Laura Smith overcomes tough restructure to deliver at Sainsbury’s Upton store