All Supermarkets articles – Page 241
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NewsGlobal food retail shares could benefit from coronavirus demand surge
Analysts have suggested the global grocery sector could be set to benefit from the rapid escalation of demand driven by the pandemic
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NewsSupermarket demand will increase under lockdown, says retail analyst
Although bulk buying would tail off as shoppers filled their cupboards, tighter measures, such as the restaurant closures …
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NewsAs Nature Intended falls to loss ahead of Planet Organic sale
As Nature Intended slipped into the red last year ahead of its acquisition by Planet Organic, announced last week
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NewsMorrisons and Aldi add checkout screens as supermarkets take staff safety measures
The moves come amid fears that a major impact on staff sickness is an even bigger threat than panic buying
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NewsWaitrose to set aside essential supplies for NHS workers
Staff in stores from today will reserve core grocery items for healthcare professionals on production of an NHS card
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NewsCoronavirus: Asda and Co-op donate millions to food bank charities
Asda has also prioritised access to stores for NHS staff at selected times
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NewsCoronavirus: stop panic buying, urges government
It comes after environment secretary George Eustice met with supermarket bosses today
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Comment & OpinionWhat we are witnessing is a cataclysmic change in consumption patterns
It’s retailers’ assumption that once cupboards are stocked up, the situation will calm down. But it’s not all panic buying
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the supermarkets doing to ensure we don’t run out of food?
Supermarkets insist there’s still no need to panic but they’re making big changes to meet unprecedented demand
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NewsSupermarkets allowed to pool data and staff as competition rules relaxed
Retailers will be able to share data with each other on stock levels, co-operate to keep shops open, or share distribution
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NewsLogistics company proposes 120,000 taxi drivers and couriers for food delivery
It follows talks between retail bosses and government over using non-food deliverers including taxis…
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NewsSupermarkets to benefit from £3bn bailout on business rates
The move would benefit 3,400 superstores and hypermarkets, paying £2.68bn a year in rates
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NewsStockpiling spend hit £60m in first week of coronavirus panic
Shoppers spent almost £18m on toilet tissue alone in the week ending 7 March 2020
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NewsSupermarkets introduce wave of new measures to deal with coronavirus panic buying
It comes as they try to reassure customers that there is no need to panic-buy and ensure essential supplies remain available to the most vulnerable
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NewsRetailers welcome Chancellor’s £3bn business rates rescue package
Previously rules on state aid have prevented bailouts for bigger companies
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NewsAsda and Tesco close 24-hour stores to give staff chance to replenish shelves
The move will give staff time to replenish shelves as they cope with a spike in demand
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons expands online delivery and guarantees pay amid ‘unprecedented’ coronavirus challenge
Morrisons has pledged to expand its online delivery capacity and has guaranteed the pay of its staff amid what it called ”unprecedented challenges and uncertainty” around the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsHigh street retailers may be called upon to help with supermarket deliveries
Retail bosses and government have floated the idea of using the likes of Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats, Yodel, DHL and high street retailers to boost supply chain capacity
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket staff are under real pressure. Let’s offer them some support
Store staff – many of whom are part time, or who are on their first jobs – are doing remarkable work
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NewsCoronavirus: most supermarkets to enact restrictions to curb panic buying
Initial curbs look set to be a four-product limit on all skus