Jackie Hughes obituary Other lives: Co-op stores worker and homemaker who came to the UK from Malta and lived in Libya, Germany and Spain The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
How I Shop with Rosie Jones: ‘Screw it, I deserve it!’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The writer and comedian talks grownup crockery, posh hand soap and Abba Voyage with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Grocery price inflation slows to lowest rate since December 2024 Shoppers made 497 million trips to the supermarket over the four weeks to July 12, the highest figure recorded since March 2020. The Independent UK · Jul 21
Co-op hits out at £15 million Tesco superstore plan for Scottish town THE Co-op has objected to plans for a Tesco supermarket on the edge of Stonehaven for a second time over fears it would have a negative impact on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
New York CEO brings on a new hire, who demands existing department ‘stay out’ of her way. 6 months later, 80% of the clients jumped ship “The smart ones ask for help.” We Got This Covered · Jul 7
Major UK cities come alive at night as England fans flock to pubs and bars to watch World Cup thriller Supporters packed out hundreds of bars and pubs for the late-night clash after the Government extended opening hours The Independent UK · Jul 6
Asics ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and refund Rs 6,499 to cusomter after shoes develop sole defect A consumer commission has ordered Asics India to refund Rs 6,499 for a defective pair of running shoes and pay Rs 10,000 in compensation. The complainant reported the sole separating from the heel within a month of purchase. Asics' defense of no manufacturing defect was rejected as inconsistent with their… The Economic Times · Jul 5
‘A very good gadget’: taking delivery from the robots of Milton Keynes Starship Technologies six-wheelers could soon become a more familiar sight across the country under new laws The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
‘Bright, glossy and rotund’ – the best supermarket strawberries, tasted and rated We’re well into strawberry season now, but which punnets are the pick of the crop and which hit a sour note? The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Why corner shop wines are not to be sniffed at Whether making a last-minute panic buy or you simply can’t be bothered to stray far from home, the dusty shelves of your local store often boast their share of trusted, dependable bottles The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
The Guardian Advertising Awards 2026: winners revealed Andrex, Ring, Mastercard, Co-op and Ecover pick up awards celebrating scale, influence and integrity The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Workplace savings scheme could help more people build financial safety net The initiative will help people to grow savings pots, which could help with financial shocks such as unexpected bills. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Coop, Next and Defra among organisations launching new workplace savings scheme for workers The new move will help people to build up regular amounts into a savings pot, which they can potentially turn to if they get an unexpected bill The Independent UK · Jun 15
Coalition will support employees to build savings pots via workplace schemes Building a workplace savings pot could help protect people from needing to turn to high-cost debt. Evening Standard · Jun 15
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14 Margaret Graham Hills obituary Other lives: Ballet dancer who spent 73 years teaching after hopes of a stage career were cut short by injury
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13 ‘Tastes like I remember from childhood’: the best supermarket double cream, tasted and rated The very best double creams have a wildly complex taste, but which brands are a little scoop of sunshine and which are much of a muchness?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Girl, 14, charged in connection with triple stabbing at school in Manchester Suspect detained under Mental Health Act, as police confirm counter-terrorism unit is leading investigation
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6 ‘Underfilled and underwhelming’: the best (and worst) supermarket sushi, tasted and rated Supermarket sushi doesn’t have the best reputation, so which selection is decidedly fishy and which one should you roll with?
The Guardian - UK · May 30 ‘Smoky, rich and umami-filled’: the best supermarket veggie burgers, tasted and rated Our resident food product tester gives supermarket veggie burgers a good grilling to find out which made him flip and which couldn’t take the heat
The Independent UK · May 27 Lidl overtakes Morrisons as one of UK’s five biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s continue to be the top two for British shoppers
The Guardian - US · May 27 Storied New York food co-op votes to boycott Israeli products after contentious campaign The Park Slope Food Coop boycott vote follows tensions and rifts among members and larger community
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling Animal and Plant Health Agency forced to release reports showing scale and cause of deaths on some fish farms
The Independent UK · May 22 GPS trackers fitted to sausages, steak, and beef in supermarkets due to shoplifting fears Co-op sausages, which cost less than £4, are being locked away in plastic security boxes labelled as fitted with a GPS tracker
The Guardian - UK · May 18 ‘Absolutely beautiful’ but no shops for miles: the Cotswolds’ rural food deserts Deep-rooted problems of food inequality are hidden behind area’s affluence and beauty
inkl · May 11 Thermal Paper Is Losing Market Share to Logistics Labels for the First Time Grand View Research valued the global thermal paper market at USD 4.08 billion in 2024. Point of sale receipts accounted for 62% of that revenue. Receipts are not going away. POS printing still represents the majority of thermal paper consumption worldwide. But the growth is coming from somewhere else entirely.