Day: November 15, 2024
Co-op reveals findings of its first social mobility study
The retailer found seven in 10 people from a lower socioeconomic background had missed out on job or education oppoortunities
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CMA launches consultation on next steps for road fuel price monitoring
It is calling on fuel retailers, consumer groups, and other interested stakeholders to share their views by 5 December on who the CMA will request information from, how information is provided and how often
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City snapshot: Nomad Foods downgrades profit guidance due to technical disruption
Nomad’s sales were hit by ERP disruption, the software used by companies to organise their operations that is notorious for causing problems. In 2021, similar issues at Walkers led to a multi-month crisp shortage.
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Peanut allergy advice on mustard lifted as FSA investigation ends
The FSA issued an initial recall of 48 products after identifying contaminated mustard powder supplied by FGS Ingredients
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Media Bites 15 November: Ben & Jerry’s, UK pubs, WH Smith, Post Office
Ben & Jerry’s is suing its parent company Unilever, accusing the behemoth of blocking it from making public statements of support for Palestinian refugees
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M&S rolling out trolley self-checkouts with conveyor belts to Food Halls
M&S is rolling out self-checkouts for a trolley shop, occupying as much space as a staffed checkout
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Berry Bros & Rudd partners with The Real Co to tap sparkling tea demand
Demand for low & no-alcohol products in the retailer’s stores is booming
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Josie Gibson to star in Iceland Foods Christmas advert 2024
The discount retailer has launched a new tagline, ‘That’s why Santa goes to Iceland’, to support its Christmas campaign
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Embattled tea maker Typhoo prepares to call in administrators
Typhoo’s flagship namesake tea is growing in UK retail, but the wider business has struggled in recent years
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Little Moons set for job cuts and factory closure
Its new factory opened this year and was branded ‘a massive moment for Little Moons’
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Ben & Jerry’s ‘silenced’ by Unilever over Palestine, lawsuit claims
Ben & Jerry’s alleges that Unilever breached its agreement for the brand to pursue its own ‘social mission’
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Aldi highlights most-needed items as food banks face ‘tough Christmas’
The discounter has published a list of the most in-demand items this Christmas, as a guide for customers looking to donate
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Lidl surpasses £15bn British food investment target by £6bn
The discounter said a series of additional financial commitments in 2024 would help it reach a total £21bn
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Wine importers facing ‘large increase in costs’ after budget and upcoming duty changes
Decisions taken in the budget were ‘a huge setback’ for booze, said Hallgarten
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Unitas Wholesale secures exclusive UK partnership with Bavaria brand
The wholesale buying group will hold exclusive rights to the on-trade range UK-wide
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Pricecheck ‘confident’ about growth after annual sales rise by 16%
Turnover has exceeded £150m for the first time in 10 years
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Unitas backs supplier campaign against drinking and driving this Christmas
The campaign aims to encourage drivers to make ‘responsible decisions’
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How Asos, M&S, Primark and Zalando are navigating a challenging fashion market
With Asos, Primark, Zalando all updating over the last week, what do these results tell us about the wider fashion market market?
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Lidl increases British food investment by 40% to £21bn
Lidl is “on track” to invest £21bn in the British food industry by the end of this financial year, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion by 40%.
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Raymond store at Galaxy High Street expands by 3,500 sqft
The Raymond Store at Galaxy High Street, Vapi introduces premium services for its shoppers as it expands in size.
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