Supermarkets

April 21, 2021

Jasdip Sensi

Sainsbury’s has opened its doors to its new Wapping London Dock local branch. The new branch will be open from 7am to 11pm, seven days a week and is situated…

Britain’s grocery delivery levels highest in Europe, YouGov reveals

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April 19, 2021

Finance People Supermarkets

British shoppers used online grocery deliveries significantly more than other Europeans in 2020, a YouGov report has revealed. Nearly 35 per cent of Britons got their groceries delivered at least…

Asda has joined data company Quantium in an exclusive partnership which is set to “personalise” the supermarket’s customer service.

Asda appoints John Fallon as new CFO

Asda CFO John Fallon Rob McWilliam Roger Burnley

April 16, 2021

Asda has announced the appointment of John Fallon as its new chief financial officer. Fallon has worked at the Big 4 grocer for over two decades, joining the finance team…

Ex-Sainsbury’s chief joins The Snappy Group

Sainsbury’s recalls own-brand dates over hepatitis fears

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April 16, 2021

Sainsbury’s has recalled its Taste the Difference Medjool dates over fears that the product is contaminated with Hepatitis A. The recall has urged customers to return them for a full…

Asda cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 16%

1200 jobs at risk as Asda stops baking in stores

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April 15, 2021

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Around 1200 jobs could be lost at Asda after it announced plans to halt in-store baking. The Big 4 grocer said the decision was prompted by “a notable shift in…

Tesco profits plummet 20% despite surge in grocery sales

Finance Supermarkets

April 14, 2021

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Tesco profits fell by a fifth over 2020 as surging grocery sales were offset by around £900 million in coronavirus costs. The retailer reported pre-tax profits of £825 million, a…

Usdaw urges customers to respect shopworkers

COVID 19 shopworkers Usdaw

April 14, 2021

Jasdip Sensi

Trade union Usdaw has called on customers to follow the rules and respect shopworkers, as non-essential retailers begin to open. The trade union is asking for customers to play their…

Sainsbury’s and Deliveroo expand partnership nationwide

Big 4 Deliveroo Delivery Sainsbury's

April 13, 2021

Aminath Ifasa

Sainsbury’s and Deliveroo have announced an extension of their partnership nationwide. The move follows a successful trial that saw the Big 4 grocer become available to order via the Deliveroo…

Tesco urges customers to support local pubs

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April 13, 2021

Jibran Chouguley