Retail news from FPJ – Page 30
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ArticleTechnology secret to success at Ocado
Ocado’s high-tech model benefits customers and the business’ bottom line, says CEO Mel Smith
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ArticleTesco reports best produce sales this century
Supermarket says lockdown buying trends have led to the biggest fruit and veg demand in 20 years
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ArticleSainsbury's takes on Aldi in price blitz
Move sees 250 popular and everyday products, including wide range of fresh produce, price matched against discounter
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ArticleIGD work experience programme tackles unemployment
Virtual event connects job seekers with food professionals, developing employability skills and boosting candidates’ confidence
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ArticleThe good citizen
Fresca Group chief executive Martyn Fletcher talks to Luisa Cheshire about the direction of the business, and his vision for its future
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ArticlePink Lady launches Valentine’s promo at Co-op
On-pack promotion gives shoppers opportunity to win a luxury spa break, with 24,000 apples also being donated to FareShare
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ArticleWhy frozen is on a hot streak
Retail expert and new FPJ columnist Bryan Roberts explores the trends behind a surge in demand for frozen produce, from berry breakfast toppers to avocado chunks
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ArticleSainsbury's to cut one-third emissions by 2030
UK retailer Sainsbury's has committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030
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ArticleCameo launches fresh campaign on Facebook
British apple brand hopes new promotional videos will encourage more consumers to actively seek out the club variety
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ArticleWaitrose tops up Healthy Start Vouchers
Waitrose has committed to help new families buy fruit and veg through voucher top-up scheme
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ArticlePlant-based sales soar at Tesco
Supermarket reports its best-ever January for sales of plant-based products, with many lines seeing triple-digit growth
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ArticleGrocery sales accelerate during national lockdown
Retail sales up 12.2 per cent, with Veganuary boosting vegan ranges and older shoppers spearheading the online sales boom
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ArticleConfidential platform for reporting retailer abuse
'Tell the GCA' is set up to offer suppliers an anonymous way to report potential code breaches by supermarkets
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ArticleTotal Produce UK completes switch to renewable power
Group targets 20 per cent CO2 reduction across its British operations, with all 24 UK sites now powered by renewable electric energy
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ArticleVeg Power postpones campaign until summer
'Eat Them to Defat Them' initiative to boost children’s vegetable consumption put on hold amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions
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ArticleWaitrose tops plastic-reduction table
Greenpeace report says supermarkets still need to do more to reduce plastic despite big commitments
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ArticleLidl crowned supermarket of the year
Lidl GB scoops Supermarket of the Year at the Retail Industry Awards 2020
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ArticleBrexit opportunity prompts MDS investment
More young people are looking to pursue career in food, reports grad training organisation, with Brexit expected to boost efforts to nurture homegrown talent
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ArticleGreens in vogue as sales soar
Tesco reports strong growth figures for a range of brassicas on the back of lockdown cooking and vegan trends
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ArticleMorrisons extends food redistribution tieup
Supermarket expands its work with The Bread and Butter Thing as part of wider initiative to reduce food waste