Sainsbury’s to postpone staff Christmas parties amid Omicron fears
Sainsbury’s has reportedly decided to postpone all staff Christmas parties after fears about the new Covid-19 variant.
Asda trials UK-first indoor map service for blind & visually impaired shoppers
Asda is trialling new technology to make it make it easier for blind and partially sighted customers to navigate their way around the store.
Tesco distribution workers to strike in run-up to Christmas
Tesco warehouse workers and drivers are set to stage a series of strikes in the coming weeks in a dispute over pay.
Lidl seeks to expand store size as it considers retail parks
Lidl is seeking larger stores as chief executive Christian Härtnagel announces the latest flexing of its property requirements.
Omicron hampers CD&R’s debt-fuelled Morrisons buyout
A private equity firm has delayed plans to raise £6.6 billion of debt to finance its acquisition of Morrisons.
Grocery startups ‘toothless’ in preventing underage drinking
Rapid grocery services have been told to take “urgent action” after failing to properly check the ages of customers buying cigarettes and alcohol.
Ex-Tesco boss calls knighthood ‘recognition’ for key workers
A former Tesco chief has said he was “humbled” to receive a knighthood on behalf of those who “put feeding the country first” during the pandemic.
Tesco’s controversial ad featuring double-jabbed Santa cleared by watchdog
Tesco’s festive TV campaign featuring Santa Claus bearing a Covid vaccine passport has been cleared by the UK ad watchdog.
EG Group sales smash £7bn thanks to food division
EG Group has recorded a rise in third quarter sales despite profits not reaching last year’s post-pandemic levels.
Sainsbury’s to match millions in donations to help feed over 12 million families this...
// Throughout December, Sainsbury’s pledges to match customer donations up to the value of £1.5 million
// To ensure those who need it most receive...
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