Supermarkets

Co-op urges councils to speed-up home food waste collections

The Co-op is urging local councils to speed-up the implementation of food waste collections from homes as approximately 1,000 tonnes…

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First Co-op franchise to open at Newcastle University campus

Co-op is to launch its first franchise in the North-East, after reaching an agreement with Newcastle University Student Union (NUSU).…

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Tesco announces 4,500 job cuts across its Metro stores

‘Big Four’ grocer Tesco has announced it is to cut 4,500 jobs from its Metro stores across the UK. The…

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Asda staff to protest over ‘punitive’ contracts

Workers at Asda are set to protest over new contracts which have been deemed as “punitive” by trade union GMB…

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Ocado to create 300 jobs at new customer service hub

Online grocery retailer Ocado has signed a 15-year deal to let the top two floors of The Beam, in Sunderland,…

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Tesco removes plastic carrier bags from online deliveries

Tesco will stop using carrier bags to deliver groceries from its online business as part of its work to use…

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M&S announces latest store closure

Marks and Spencer has revealed its latest store set to close under its restructuring plan. As part of its plan…

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B&M revenues surge during first quarter

Discount retailer B&M has posted a revenue growth of 13.8 in Q1. Revenue relating to the period from 31 March…

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Grocery spend falls despite the start of summer weather

Total grocery sales fell by -0.5% in the last four weeks, despite the start of warm summer weather at the…

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Waitrose to close seven stores putting 677 jobs at risk

Waitrose and Partners has announced it is to axe seven stores, leaving 677 jobs at risk. The retailer said it…

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