FOOD & DRINK
Sainsbury's introduces the Evie electric van for grocery deliveries
Waitrose launches gin tasting experience
Waitrose has launched a new gin tasting experience where customers and their guests can enjoy five different gins without leaving the comfort of their home.
Asda to increase basic hourly rate in return for more flexible hours
Asda is planning to move all its hourly-paid retail staff in England, Scotland and Wales to a new, standardised contract as it looks to streamline its existing six different contract types into one.
Tesco hails turnaround performance
Tesco has posted a 28.8% increase in full year pre-tax profit to £1.67 billion as the retailer moves closer to completion of its turnaround.
Co-op food business posts best growth in seven years
The Co-op has said its food business has seen the best growth in seven years when reporting on its results for 2018.
Insight: Aldi's market share reaches new high
New figures on the grocery market have revealed that Aldi took its market share to a new high in the 12 weeks to 24 March.
Co-op launches pedal powered deliveries
The Co-op has launched a new pedal powered delivery service as it offers online deliveries via a dedicated website for the first time.
Ocado signs online grocery deal with Australia's Coles
Ocado has signed a deal with Coles Group in which it will supply its logistics technology to help Coles further develop its online grocery business in Australia.
Nisa embarks on new partnership with Dobbies
Nisa Retail has signed a deal with Dobbies to support the garden centre chain’s new foodhall strategy across 35 stores.
Majestic to rebrand as Naked Wines
Majestic has revealed that its group trading is in line with expectations as it announced plans to focus on growth opportunities presented by its Naked Wines business.
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