Food & Drink
Sainsbury’s to install fresh water stands in cafes
Waitrose invests in higher level training for service counter staff
Waitrose is raising the level of expertise at its in-store service counters as it looks to differentiate itself from competitors. The retailer is launching a pilot... View Article
Iceland to open 50 new stores
Iceland has unveiled plans to open 50 new stores after confirming that sales increased by 4.5% to £3.08 billion in the 52 weeks to 29 March.... View Article
Morrisons and Amazon to expand same-day delivery service
Morrisons and Amazon are expanding their same-day grocery delivery service to include more cities across the UK. The service is currently offered to Amazon Prime Now... View Article
Tesco like-for-likes edge up in first quarter
Tesco has reported that like-for-like sales in the UK and Ireland edged up 0.8% in its first quarter. On a total basis, sales in the region... View Article
Majestic in advanced talks regarding sale of retail business
Majestic Wine has revealed that it is in “advanced discussions” regarding the sale of its Majestic retail business. This follows news earlier this year that the... View Article
Majestic appoints John Walden as chairman
Majestic Wine has confirmed that Greg Hodder will be stepping down as chairman at the conclusion of its AGM in August. He will be succeeded by... View Article
Lidl to spend £500 million on London expansion
The Lidl supermarket chain has announced that it will spend £500 million on expanding in London. The retailer’s plans will include opening 40 new stores within... View Article
McColl’s appoints Richard Crampton as chief commercial officer
Convenience retailer McColl’s has appointed Richard Crampton to the newly created role of chief commercial officer. Crampton has been managing director of the buying group at... View Article
Central England Co-op welcomes new head of food retail
Central England Co-operative has seen Paul Dennis join the business as head of food retail. Dennis has previously worked with the retailer as head of operations... View Article
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