All Supermarkets articles – Page 231
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NewsPetition launched to prioritise shopworkers in Covid vaccine rollout
The petition was created by Sarah Green, understood to be a shopworker
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NewsBooths reports strong Christmas with like-for-like sales up 12%
There were strong sales of smaller turkey lines, up 23%, while turkey crown sales rose 38%
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NewsSupermarket bosses demand ‘urgent intervention’ over NI food shortages
In a letter to Michael Gove, CEOs warned shortages could worsen after the grace period ended in April
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NewsIceland rejects making staff enforce mask wearing by shoppers
Iceland has said that in light of abuse of shopworkers, it does not expect staff to ’confront the small minority of customers who aggressively refuse to comply with the law’
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NewsTesco and Asda to enforce ban on shoppers without masks, as Covid clampdown continues
All of the big four supermarkets have now adopted stronger positions on the need for face coverings
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NewsSainsbury’s brings in new limit on shopper numbers as supermarkets tighten Covid measures
The supermarket will also put trained security guards on its doors to challenge customers without masks and prevent customers shopping in groups
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NewsDeliveroo plans expansion to reach two-thirds of UK population
Deliveroo will also be extending the reach of its services in all 150 of the towns already served
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Comment & OpinionWhy Morrisons, Iceland and Lidl led the way in a Christmas like no other
Canny festive ranges, online capabilities and tactical couponing determined the winners this year, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets need support from government, not blame and more regulation
Plans to ‘get tough’ on supermarkets will surely lead to more stockpiling
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Range PreviewVeganuary 2021: the new ranges coming to supermarkets
As Veganuary organisers celebrate another record year of sign ups, here are the new plant-based ranges heading to supermarket shelves.
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NewsSupermarkets facing tougher restrictions on shopper numbers and mask wearing
Boris Johnson is reported to have met with ministers yesterday to discuss ways the lockdown can be toughened
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NewsCity News: Christmas sales boom at Sainsbury’s and Morrisons impresses City
The market is used to supermarkets posting bumper sales during coronavirus, but sector sentiment was further boosted by Sainsbury’s saying its bumper Christmas sales would also lead to higher-than-expected profits
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NewsTesco named top big four player as grocers toast profitable Christmas
The grocery industry enjoyed a bumper Christmas despite shoppers paring back festive plans as coronavirus restrictions were tightened
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NewsWelsh supermarkets face tighter cap on customer numbers and police checks on masks
Ministers met with supermarket bosses yesterday to discuss the clampdown, which could come into force in the next few days
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Analysis & Features13 trends that have defined Veganuary innovation
From cheesy pizzas to chocolate desserts, vegan innovation has managed to prosper despite the pandemic. And this year, plant-based comfort food has proven a favourite.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sainsbury’s raises profits guidance after festive growth of 9.3%
Sainsbury’s has posted Christmas like-for-like sales growth of 9.3% after releasing its festive trading update early due to it raising its profits guidance.
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NewsFood and drink workforce crisis looms as Covid absence rates treble
Some areas of the country, including London and the south east, are aleady seeing levels above 20%
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Comment & OpinionGoing vegan is now bigger than ever. Retailers must be ready to meet demand
The popularity of meat-free diets should prompt more retailers to consider how they can go the extra mile on their plant-based products, says Marc Coloma, CEO and co-founder of Heura Foods
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NewsOnline drives Christmas grocery sales surge
Supermarket sales grew 8.4% over the festive period with almost £12bn spent at the grocers as online shopping surged during Christmas, according to Nielsen.
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NewsHenderson Group plugging gaps in Sainsbury’s Northern Ireland store supply
The Belfast-based wholesaler is supplying about 300 products to Sainsbury’s, which operates 13 stores in Northern Ireland