All Supermarkets articles – Page 239
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NewsAldi and Morrisons call end to all buying restrictions
Waitrose also removed the majority of temporary buying restrictions at the weekend
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NewsCoronavirus shouldn’t affect GSCOP, Tacon tells supermarket bosses
Tacon has urged retailers to use the flexibility within the code
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NewsSneeze screens in stores will become ‘commonplace’ after lockdown
High street chains including Costa and Greggs are in talks to fit protective screens once the lockdown ends
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket bosses must be careful not to undermine the goodwill they’ve earned
There’s growing envy, resentment and anger at the supermarkets despite the challenges and extra costs they face
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Analysis & FeaturesIs enough being done to keep food industry workers safe?
Supermarkets have acted quickly to protect their ‘hidden heroes’, but some food production staff have voiced concerns about safety
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NewsSupermarkets ‘finally’ able to help vulnerable with provision of government shield list
Asda CEO Roger Burnley said the supermarket was “working round the clock” to contact and feed vulnerable people on the list
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus information ads: who did it best?
Supermarkets haven’t just fed us during the pandemic – they’ve also scrambled to produce ads reassuring the public. So how do their efforts compare?
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NewsSainsbury’s to ease buying restrictions on most products
Sainsbury’s will also introduce a volunteer gift card and online voucher to help those shopping for others
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NewsSupermarkets contact ‘shield list’ to offer priority delivery
Major mults received a portion of the government’s ‘shield list’ last week
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NewsWaitrose launches e-gift card to help NHS volunteers buy food
Move follows the government’s recruitment drive for NHS volunteers to help those in self-isolation
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NewsPolicy U-turn in Wales hits supermarkets with £80m business rates bills
The Welsh government changed its mind on replicating Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plans
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NewsTesco teams up with former Formula 1 boss on meals for frontline workers initiative
The Dennis family is donating £1m to seed-fund the initiative through its Dream Chasing Foundation
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NewsNew data shows shoppers still ‘frequently’ visiting grocery stores
12% of all shoppers said their primary motive for visiting a shop was to ‘stock up for the longer term’
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Comment & OpinionSupport, don’t sacrifice, UK food & drink startups in these unprecedented times
Entrepreneurial, nimble brands can move quickly and have stock to keep shelves full in any supermarket within days
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is happening to UK supermarket sales during the coronavirus crisis?
As the dust settles on panic buying – for now at least – how have categories performed, and how are consumers’ habits changing?
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NewsAsda and M&S create new payment cards for volunteers shopping for those self-isolating
The cards are aimed at shoppers relying on friends, neighbours and volunteers to get their groceries for them
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to shut shopping centre stores
Landlords have been leaning on food retailers to cease trading so centres can close
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are supermarkets protecting and supporting their staff during the coronavirus crisis?
Retailers have been rolling out a wealth of measures to keep staff safe and make sure they feel valued. Here’s what each of the major supermarkets are doing
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NewsCoronavirus demand surge supercharges grocery industry growth
The UK grocery industry experienced its strongest four-week period on record in March, with overall industry growth of more than 20% and the sales increase of established players rivalling that of the discounters
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Comment & OpinionEasing of buying restrictions points to much needed respite
The industry needs to be able to move on from dealing with panic buying