All Supermarkets articles – Page 286
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NewsIceland ended loose fresh fruit & veg trial after sales fell 30%
The frozen food specialist introduced 35 packaging-free fruit & veg lines in a single-store trial in February, but shelved it after three months
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NewsIceland investor Brait announces plans to offload majority stake
Investment company Brait announced yesterday that it plans to offload stakes in both Iceland and New Look
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NewsAsda’s first cash & carry-style ‘Deal Depot’ to open 4 December
It is in a 20,000 sq ft unit at Asda’s Patchway Supercentre, with a separate entrance
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NewsSupermarkets urged to challenge suppliers as branded plastic use rises
Single-use plastic packaging used by the retailers increased from 886,000 tonnes in 2017 to 903,000 tonnes in 2018
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NewsSupermarkets urged to increase numbers of disabled toilets
Muscular Dystrophy UK said six of the 10 big supermarket chains did not have a single fully accessible toilet
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NewsSupermarkets agree to Adjudicator’s call for new systems
The Adjudicator said she would now work further with the supermarkets ahead of setting up a more formal system in February
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NewsMorrisons to offer budget Christmas dinner for office parties
New independent research that showed 70% of UK workers expected cutbacks to their work parties this year
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas ads 2019: Who’s nailed it and who’s failed it this year?
Our experts decide which ads have succeeded and which have flopped this festive season
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Comment & OpinionThe golden quarter is here, but shoppers aren’t ready to splurge
New grocery market share data suggests this Christmas period will be tougher than most
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NewsMajor supermarkets sign up to refillable products pilot scheme
The expanded Refill campaign will also highlight discounts that reward customers for bringing their own containers
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NewsSupermarkets on track to eliminate all own-label black plastic by end of 2019
This week Morrisons announced it had become the first major retailer to remove all black plastic from its own-brand food and drink packaging
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NewsSupermarket growth slows as Christmas approaches
UK supermarket sales growth eased last month amid political uncertainty and wet weather ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda report higher palm oil consumption
Three-quarters of the palm oil in Tesco own brand products globally is now certified by the RSPO
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NewsAsda contract row: ‘we won’t ask people to do shifts they can’t do’
The GMB Union claims Asda risks a “flood” of legal claims over the new contract for store workers
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NewsAldi to introduce reusable bags for loose fruit & veg
The drawstring bags will be in 250 stores from the end of November
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NewsIceland partners with Disney for Frozen 2 Christmas ad
Iceland is also selling a range of Disney Frozen 2 branded products
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the supermarkets doing enough to support startups?
Startups are providing 59% of growth, yet 81% feel they lack the support their growth deserves. Do they have a point?
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NewsM&S adds new lines to Our Best Ever premium range
They join existing Our Best Ever products such as the prawn sandwich and steak pie
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NewsLidl announces 8% plastic reduction in sustainability report
Reducing the thickness of packaging saved 37 tonnes from plastic meat trays and 15 tonnes from crisp packets
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NewsM&S to roll out range of own-label halal ready meals
The range includes Chicken Arrabbiata, Chicken Jalfrezi and a Chicken Tikka Masala