Sainsbury’s swings to full year loss
April 28, 2021 8:34 amSainsbury’s has posted a full year statutory pre-tax loss of £261 million after it incurred £485 million worth of Covid-19 related costs and sold less fuel... View Article
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Waitrose to create up to 400 jobs through expanded Deliveroo service
April 27, 2021 3:13 pmWaitrose has announced that it is to create up to 400 jobs through the expansion of its Deliveroo service to 110 new shops across the UK.... View Article
Waitrose benefits from surge in sales of picnic food
April 27, 2021 6:05 amWaitrose has reported a record week for sales of picnic and food to go items last month with sales up 213% compared to the same time... View Article
Morrisons backs Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge in programme to combat child hunger
April 26, 2021 12:49 amThe Morrisons supermarket chain is backing a new campaign to tackle childhood hunger led by footballer Marcus Rashford and Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. In response to... View Article
The Hut Group acquires snack bar business Brighter Foods
April 23, 2021 7:02 amThe Hut Group has agreed to acquire nutritional snack bar manufacturer Brighter Foods from Real Good Food in a £43 million deal. In a statement, the... View Article
Morrisons gives away half a million free postcards to help combat loneliness as lockdown eases
April 22, 2021 7:26 amThe Morrisons supermarket chain is giving away half a million free postcards for children to spread messages of hope in a nationwide initiative to help tackle... View Article
Sainsbury’s opens new convenience store in London’s Wapping
April 21, 2021 6:30 amSainsbury’s has opened another London convenience store at Wapping London Dock. The new Sainsbury’s Local store will be open from 7am to 11pm seven days a... View Article
Poundland rolls out chilled and frozen food to a further 46 stores
April 20, 2021 4:23 pmPoundland has begun rolling out chilled and frozen food to a further 46 stores this week as it looks to offer the range in 250 shops by the end... View Article
EG Group acquires Leon restaurant chain
April 19, 2021 9:24 amAsda owner EG Group has acquired Leon, the ‘naturally fresh fast food’ restaurant chain. EG Group said the move forms part of its strategy of seeking... View Article
