Day: September 3, 2024
Think tank calls for urgent rethink of Defra’s £2bn a year ‘packaging tax’
The report by the Policy Exchange think tank calls for an ‘immediate’ review of the embattled strategy and urges ministers to design alternative proposals
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Flora launches industry-first plant-based smoked garlic SKU
The brand said the new launch furthered its mission to provide better-for-the-planet alternatives to dairy without sacrificing on taste
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Holland & Barrett to provide more ‘trustworthy’ eco claims to shoppers
As part of the move, Holland & Barrett said it would now require all future suppliers to ensure their products are validated by Provenance
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Del Monte collaborates on clothing range with Urban Outfitters
The collection is made up of two graphic tee shirts – a women’s and a men’s – featuring the brand’s logo
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Unitas Wholesale appoints new retail director Victoria Lockie
Lockie has several years’ experience in retail and convenience
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Pret a Manger launches new autumn menu with focus on savoury bakes
The autumn menu doubles down on savoury items and features a new range of indulgent sweet pastries
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Fairtrade Foundation leadership shake-up sees CEO depart and new chair come in
Nyagoy Nyong’o succeeds Mark Price as chair of the board while long-term CEO Mike Gidney steps down
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Evrythng launches with mission to create ‘open-source’ solutions to climate emergency
The brand has committed to donate 100% of its profits to climate, nature and environment protection projects
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August heatwave boosts retail sales
The hot weather last month provided a small boost to August’s retail sales, despite the cost of living crisis still weighing heavily on consumer spend.
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Aldi in planning reform talks with government to boost store openings
Aldi is engaged in talks with the government over planning reform in a bid to speed up its new store openings.
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Who is Ted Baker’s new UK operator, United Legwear and Apparel?
Ted Baker owner Authentic revealed last week it had struck a deal with its US partner to run the retailer’s online operations across the UK and Europe, after the brand’s final stores closed earlier this month.
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Watches of Switzerland on track to meet full year guidance
Watches of Switzerland is on track to achieve its FY25 guidance following “continued stabilisation of the UK market”.
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Selfridges debuts Savage X Fenty shop-in-shop in new partnership
Selfridges is launching a partnership with lingerie brand Savage X Fenty across the retailer’s Oxford Street store and online.
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Primark launches Swap Shop pop-ups
Primark is launching its first Swap Shop initiative for customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing in its stores.
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The Very Group appoints ex-Asos boss Nick Beighton as non-exec
The Very Group has named former Matches and Asos boss Nick Beighton as a new non-executive director.
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Harrods trains staff to tackle sexual harassment amid rising crime
Harrods has been training staff to intervene if shoppers are sexually harassed, in response to rising violence against women in public spaces.
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John Lewis submits £80m plan for 215 rental homes in Reading
John Lewis Partnership has submitted a planning application to build 215 rental homes in Reading as part of its property venture.
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Co-op: Levels of crime and abuse against staff at ‘highest level ever seen’
The Co-op is experiencing its highest-ever levels of crime and abuse in its store as shoplifting across the UK hits a 20-year high.
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SN Top 10: Kroger, Fred Meyer, Amazon Fresh top the week’s headlines
In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Report: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kroger are charging customers millions in cash-back fees ranked as the week’s top story. The report, from the Consumer Financial Prote
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More grocery workers strike in Portland, Oregon
New Seasons Market employees want better benefits and wages
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