Ocado to enter US with Kroger partnership
May 17, 2018 8:21 amOnline grocer Ocado has signed a partnership agreement with US retailer Kroger in which its technology will be used in the US for grocery deliveries. As... View Article
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Waitrose to increase vegan and vegetarian assortment by 60%
May 16, 2018 7:55 amWaitrose has announced plans to expand its vegan and vegetarian assortment by 60% as it introduces 50 new products to its shelves. The retailer will also... View Article
Morrisons enjoys strong first quarter
May 10, 2018 8:22 amMorrisons has seen its first quarter group like-for-like sales increase by 3.6% after retail and wholesale like-for-likes both rose by 1.8%. In statement, the company said... View Article
Greggs cautious on outlook after weather dents sales
May 9, 2018 5:46 pmGreggs has reported that its total sales have risen by 4.7% in the first 18 weeks of 2018 but said its full year underlying profit is... View Article
Nestlé to pay Starbucks $7.15 billion for rights to sell its coffee
May 8, 2018 8:04 amNestlé is to pay Starbucks $7.15 billion for the rights to sell Starbucks consumer and foodservice products in retail outlets outside of the company’s coffee shops.... View Article
Waitrose enjoys surge in apple cider vinegar sales
May 8, 2018 7:51 amWaitrose has said apple cider vinegar is flying off its shelves as people become more interested in fermented foods and their purported health benefits. With shoppers... View Article
Marks & Spencer launches new “My M&S Favourite” campaign
May 3, 2018 9:35 amMarks & Spencer has launched a new customer engagement campaign that harnesses the endorsement power of the 53,000 staff members working in its food halls. Running... View Article
Tesco distribution centre staff to take strike action
May 3, 2018 8:45 amStaff at Tesco’s distribution centre in Dagenham are to stage a 24-hour strike over pay. With the strike due to start on Thursday 17 May, the... View Article
Ocado signs new partnership with Sweden’s ICA
May 2, 2018 8:09 amOcado is embarking on a new partnership in which it will supply its online shopping and delivery technology to Swedish retailer ICA. With around 1,300 stores... View Article
