All Supermarkets articles – Page 151
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NewsFrench and Saunders star in Marks & Spencer’s 2022 Christmas advert
Dawn French returns as the Christmas fairy, joined by her longtime comedy partner Jennifer Saunders as ‘Duckie’
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NewsRetail workers ‘overworked and underappreciated’ amid industry-wide labour shortages
53% of grocery business leaders feeling anxious about Covid infections further affecting their workforces
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NewsLidl’s sell-out Christmas jumper returns for 2022
Lidl has also today posted what appeared to be a teaser for its 2022 Christmas ad campaign on social media channels
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NewsAldi trains staff to recognise hidden disabilities sunflower symbol
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard is a globally recognised symbol used to discreetly indicate the wearer has a non-visible disability
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NewsPoundland to offer frozen and chilled food in nearly all UK stores within a year
Poundland said its ‘ambition is to bring more value to more places as an alternative to supermarkets’
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NewsLidl extends recovered ocean-bound plastic packaging to sausage range
The ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ is made from discarded water bottles collected from within 30 miles of a coastline or ocean-feeding waterway in Southeast Asia
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NewsMorrisons takes on Tesco Clubcard with loyalty card-only offers
Point of sale material advertising the new initiative began appearing in Morrisons stores over the weekend
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Comment & OpinionFood stores are no longer a safe investment, but opportunities remain
Different assets and business models need to be understood if an investor is going to acquire successfully in the sector, says Richard Curry, head of retail and Martin Carey, head of commercial at Rapleys
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Comment & OpinionOnly innovative challengers can help retailers hit sustainability targets
Resetting our relationship with consumption is vital if we’re to avoid the impending climate crisis, says Tim Keaveney, co-founder at Homethings
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Comment & OpinionWhy Abel & Cole is ditching ‘compostable’ plastics
Research has shown compostable plastic can only break down under very specific conditions, says Hugo Lynch, sustainability project manager at Abel & Cole
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NewsAldi set to reclaim highest-paying supermarket title from Lidl
Lidl and Aldi have been swapping places as the highest-paying supermarket based on store worker starting rates this year
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Grocer 33Morrisons Stamford takes G33 service win in low-scoring week
A solid performance on checkout experience and store layout lifted Morrisons to the win
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Comment & OpinionOcado’s Nigella partnership: misstep or genius move?
As the cost of living crisis bites, is it wise to appoint a multimillionaire daughter of a Tory Lord, who is known for her decadent recipes?
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NewsMorrisons outlines plan to recruit 3,500 extra staff at Christmas
Roles are being advertised across the UK in Morrisons’ stores, food making and logistics operations
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NewsWaitrose loyalty scheme still plagued by complaints eight months after revamp
Users of the MyWaitrose loyalty scheme have complained of high spending thresholds to qualify for discounts offered in postal vouchers
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NewsTesco ‘rewinds the clock’ and cuts plastic with return to loose bread
Doughnuts will now be sold in a fully recyclable paper bag with a glassine window
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NewsTesco accuses Lidl of applying for trademark in ‘bad faith’
Lawyers for Tesco told the Court of Appeal in London that the yellow circle on a blue background, with no accompanying words, had never been seen by the public
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NewsAldi price match campaigns under pressure as inflation pushes up fruit & veg prices
From 1 September to 18 October, 22 out of 45 of the fresh produce items featured in Sainsbury’s Aldi Price Match campaign have risen in price
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Comment & OpinionHow the UK can earn a reputation for excellent modern food retail
If our supermarkets don’t find a way to afford differentiation on product and experience, they will continue in a downward spiral, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Analysis & FeaturesWatch: A cost of living survival guide for shops, shoppers and suppliers
The Grocer’s managing editor Emma Weinbren hosts this discussion on the origins of the cost of living crisis and what it means for the fmcg sector going forward