All Iceland articles – Page 5
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AnalysisOn the front line: Meet the retail stars serving the nation
Alongside the NHS, retail workers are the lifeblood of the UK right now. Retail Week speaks to those on the front line who are going above and beyond to serve the nation.
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OpinionRichard Walker: Coronavirus has brought out the best in retail
It feels like we have suddenly stepped into a parallel universe, where none of the normal conventions that have framed our lives apply.
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OpinionOpinion: Coronavirus – what retailers do now will define them in the future
As 21st-century consumers, we’ve gotten used to having the world at our fingertips. Then seemingly overnight, all the stuff we take for granted is in question – access to healthcare; groceries on shelves; the ability to travel, go to school, socialise with friends.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers are the unsung heroes of the coronavirus crisis
For too long, retail has been cut a raw deal.
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NewsRetail Week Awards 2020: The winners
Tesco boss Dave Lewis and Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner were among the winners of the Retail Week Awards 2020 sponsored by Salesforce.
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AnalysisCoronavirus: As consumers stockpile, can grocery supply chains meet demand?
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK rises daily and consumers begin to stockpile products, Retail Week looks at whether retail supply chains are robust enough to cope with increased demand.
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NewsGrocery sales inch up boosted by Dry January and Veganuary
Supermarket sales growth for the first quarter of the year inched up, driven by Dry January and Veganuary product sales.
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NewsIceland to reduce plastic packaging on fresh food
Iceland will be launching a trial that it says will reduce plastic packaging across its range of fresh produce by 93%.
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NewsIceland reviews management structure but slams job loss claims
Iceland has launched a review of its management structure, but denied claims that “hundreds” of employees could be axed as a result of the move.
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OpinionRichard Walker: Why sustainability can’t just be a middle-class concern
It’s hard to disagree with Sir David Attenborough’s assertions that humanity has made a “tragic, desperate mess” of the planet and that we all need to “look after the natural world”. Encouragingly, he believes that we can all “live the way you want to live – just don’t waste”.
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NewsSupermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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NewsIceland and New Look investor Brait eyes assets sale
Brait, a leading shareholder in retailers Iceland and New Look, aims to realise its investments within five years.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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AnalysisFuture of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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VideoWatch: Iceland unveils Frozen-inspired Christmas advert
Iceland has collaborated with Disney on its latest Christmas ad offering, channelling the success of the studio’s Frozen franchise.
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NewsIceland suppliers face freeze out from insurers
Iceland’s suppliers have had insurance cover cut due to the ongoing concern of Brexit and the impact it may have on the supermarket’s supply chain.
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AnalysisLong read: Sustainable retail – the businesses making a difference
Ask any retailer what the main issues are facing their business today and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t mention sustainability. But who is doing good things here and how are they getting results?
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NewsIceland to launch ‘plastic free Christmas’ range
Iceland is to unveil a dedicated plastic-free Christmas range for the golden quarter as it seeks to drive forward the retail industry’s sustainability agenda.
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NewsSupermarkets slammed for offering ‘dodgy’ pricing deals
Supermarkets have been slammed for continuing to offer “dodgy” special offers and discounts, despite the introduction of government rules designed to stamp out such deals.
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NewsChancellor Sajid Javid shrugs off plea for business rates reform
Chancellor Sajid Javid has shrugged off pleas by the retail industry for reform of the “broken” business rates system.