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Ocado sees ‘pathway’ to returning retail arm to profit amid pressure from M&S

City

Ocado sees ‘clear pathway’ to returning retail arm to profit

Shares in online grocer Ocado have surged higher after the group swung to an underlying profit and said its retail arm is on track to post annual earnings amid mounting pressure from its joint venture partner Marks & Spencer. The group saw shares ...

18 Jul 2023 at 11:50

City

Ocado boss says food price inflation not affecting online grocer as sales rise

The boss of Ocado has played down suggestions that inflation is hitting food prices. Tim Steiner said he has no concerns that shoppers will abandon the grocery business, which is seen as one of the more expensive online players in the market, as ...

08 Feb 2022 at 12:25

Shoppers face £454 jump in annual grocery bills as food inflation soars

Shoppers are set to see their grocery bills for the year leap by £454 after food and drink inflation hit the second-highest level on record. Retail research firm Kantar revealed that grocery price inflation leapt to 9.9% over the four weeks to ...

19 Jul 2022 at 09:38

Horse Racing

Grocer Jack aiming to blossom in Rose of Lancaster

Grocer Jack will be bidding to taste a sweet success when he runs in the Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock on Saturday. William Haggas’ charge got off the mark for the Sommerville Lodge handler with an impressive nine-length victory ...

05 Aug 2022 at 16:48

Horse Racing

Grocer Jack serves up Steventon treat for Haggas team

Grocer Jack made all the running to return to winning form in the Listed bet365 Stakes at Newbury. Tom Marquand got a good tune out of the Oasis Dream horse, who had won a couple of Group Three contests in Europe last year before arriving at ...

16 Jul 2022 at 17:54

Scotland

Convenience store body calls for ‘nuanced debate’ on vaping

A body representing Scottish convenience stores has called for a “nuanced debate” on vaping in the country. Trade association the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has written to public health minister Jenni Minto following the Programme ...

13 Sept 2023 at 09:53

Scotland

Industry body warns deposit return scheme could put stores at risk

An industry body has warned that thousands of stores could be at risk of closing due to issues with Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS). The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) said that while it is committed to a fit for purpose DRS, ...

05 Mar 2023 at 18:59

City

Ocado sales rise as price cuts win back shoppers

Online grocer Ocado has reported a pick-up in retail sales growth as it tempts back shoppers amid a turnaround and moves to cut prices. The group posted a 7.2% rise in sales to £569.6 million at its retail business, which is run as a ...

19 Sept 2023 at 08:35

Business

Tipperary grocery shop caught selling out of date food products

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has reported that nine Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of May for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European ...

12 Jun 2024 at 16:33

Scotland

Government should encourage vapes as way to give up cigarettes – survey

Almost half of Scots think Holyrood should encourage cigarette smokers to switch to vapes, a poll has suggested, after a consultation called on advertising rules to be tightened. According to the new survey for the Scottish ...

25 Jul 2022 at 17:23

City

Shoppers buying more premium products after cost squeeze, Waitrose boss says

Consumers are buying more brands and “treats” amid early signs that confidence is improving after the cost-of-living squeeze, the boss of Waitrose has said. The upmarket grocery chain is targeting new shoppers with plans ...

27 Aug 2024 at 09:29

Scotland

Shop workers report hundreds of abuse incidents following new law’s introduction

Almost 300 cases of abuse against shop workers in Scotland were reported to police in the first three months of a law designed to protect them. The Protection of Workers Act came into force in late August last year and ...

10 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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