Aldi stops selling disposable barbecues
March 9, 2022 10:03 amAldi has stopped selling disposable barbecues in its stores as it looks to protect the UK’s forests and wildlife. The retailer is encouraging customers to use... View Article
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Ocado’s Mel Smith shortlisted for Bold Woman Awards
March 9, 2022 8:22 amOcado Retail chief executive Mel Smith has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2022 Bold Woman Awards by Veuve Clicquot. Other finalists for the awards’ main prize... View Article
FDF introduce online tool to connect food and drink sector with technology
March 8, 2022 2:41 pmThe Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online tool to that will match firms in the sector with the expertise to support them... View Article
PayPoint criticised for raising charges
March 8, 2022 2:39 pmIndependent retailers are disappointed that payment provider PayPoint is to push ahead with plans to increase its service fee charge by 3.9% next month. Senior Fed... View Article
Greggs returns to profit
March 8, 2022 8:26 amGreggs has made a full year profit of £145.6 million in the year to 1 January following a loss of £13.7 million in the previous year.... View Article
Asda to provide £1 million support package for Ukrainian families
March 7, 2022 8:05 amAsda and its charity the Asda Foundation has announced a £1 million package to support displaced Ukrainian families in Europe and the UK. This includes providing... View Article
Co-op removes Russian-made vodka from shelves
March 4, 2022 1:29 pmCo-op have removed Russian-made vodka from their shelves for the ‘foreseeable future’ in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A spokesman confirmed that Russian Standard vodka... View Article
Sainsbury’s launches new Elephant and Castle store
March 4, 2022 8:12 amSainsbury’s has opened a new ‘Local’ store at London’s Elephant and Castle. The 2,500 square foot shop at Newington Butts is situated on the ground floor... View Article
Jiffy launches in-house bakery
March 3, 2022 8:15 amJiffy, the London based local online grocery store with ultrafast delivery, is trialling its first in-house service bakery. The move follows the company’s foray into fresh... View Article
