Author: Scott Dylan

Waitrose recently experienced a significant tech glitch, impacting numerous online orders. This unforeseen disruption left many customers frustrated as their orders were unexpectedly cancelled just before delivery.The glitch affected a large volume of orders, with customers taking to social media to voice their grievances.Waitrose confirmed the incident was unrelated to previous IT problems that led to empty shelves.The supermarket has apologised and offered affected customers a goodwill gesture.Recent price cuts by Waitrose aim to bolster competition against budget rivals amidst economic challenges.Waitrose, a notable British supermarket chain, encountered a major technical issue that led to the cancellation of a substantial…

BelVita collaborates with FareShare to tackle food insecurity with a 100,000 meal donation scheme.The ‘Give a Smile’ initiative uses facial recognition billboards to gather donations.Food insecurity affects 13.3 million people, with many going without meals for a day.Sainsbury’s parallel initiative highlights the growing demand for food poverty solutions.The UK public urges government action for free school meals amidst increasing poverty.In an effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity, BelVita has partnered with the food charity FareShare. This collaboration aims to donate up to 100,000 meals to families in need, reflecting a significant step towards alleviating hunger.The ‘Give a…

Unilever, in collaboration with Tesco and other companies, is intensifying its commitment to combat hygiene poverty. Four major companies have pledged to donate one hygiene product for every two purchased at selected Tesco stores. This initiative aims to distribute over a million hygiene products to more than 6,000 charities. Last year’s similar effort saw over 400,000 products donated, benefiting numerous low-income families.Many households face hardships, with nearly half unable to afford essential hygiene products.Unilever, alongside Kimberly-Clark, Essity, and Haleon, has partnered with Tesco to intensify its drive against hygiene poverty. Until 3 October, these four companies will donate one hygiene…

‘Threads’, Meta’s latest social media platform, has achieved significant growth, reaching 10 million users in a mere seven hours.Small businesses are encouraged to capitalise on Threads to enhance their brand visibility while the platform’s popularity surges.Connecting and engaging customers on Threads is crucial for building brand loyalty and offering customer support.Threads provides a valuable tool for market research by enabling businesses to observe consumer trends and competitor actions.The platform also offers opportunities for networking, partnerships, and even innovative recruitment strategies for small businesses.’Threads’, a newly launched social media application by Meta, has rapidly gained popularity, reaching a notable milestone of…

The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the UK faces another delay, now pushed back to 2026.The decision stemmed from meetings involving UK governments and industry bodies, with October 2025 no longer feasible.Supermarkets have urged a complete overhaul of the DRS plans, citing exorbitant costs.The scheme’s delay is attributed to the need for comprehensive infrastructure planning.Scotland’s DRS was already postponed, awaiting Westminster’s support.The UK government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is now delayed until 2026, as announced following comprehensive meetings among UK governmental representatives and industry stakeholders. The projected start date of October 2025 has been deemed unrealistic, necessitating a rethink of…

Asda is unveiling a ‘Back to School’ bonus on its Rewards app, providing savings for families amid financial challenges.Customers can earn 10% back on school uniforms until 10 September, easing the financial burden.A £2 cashpot is available for purchases over £10 on school essentials until 3 September.New users of the Asda Rewards app receive an additional £5 in their cashpot until 30 September.The initiative coincides with a significant price reduction across various essential products.Asda has launched an innovative ‘Back to School’ bonus on its Rewards app, designed to deliver financial relief to families preparing for the new academic year. By…

Tesco announces significant price reductions across over 50 products, aiming to relieve financial pressure on customers.A substantial portion of these reductions target the baby products aisle, beneficial for young families.Notable price cuts include reductions of 16% on well-known brands like Pampers and Johnson’s.Own-brand products, such as Tesco yoghurt drinks and garlic mayo, witness reductions of up to 19%.This continues Tesco’s earlier initiative of cutting prices on over 500 household essentials in June.Tesco has introduced an extensive round of price cuts affecting more than 50 products, as part of its strategy to provide financial relief to consumers. This initiative includes significant…

John Lewis Chairwoman, Sharon White, calls for government action on rising shoplifting incidents.Incidents of theft are increasing, with Waitrose particularly affected by organised crime and antisocial behaviour.Shop workers in Scotland have legal protection from abuse, highlighting disparities in legislation.Threats with weapons have been reported, although no serious staff injuries have occurred.Sharon White advocates for visible police presence to deter crime.John Lewis Chairwoman Sharon White has publicly urged the government to address the escalating issue of theft affecting retailers. She has called for tougher legislation, particularly in England, to provide better protection for store employees similar to that in Scotland, where…

Tesco is initiating an innovative in-store recycling trial, transforming broken plastic toys into educational materials for UK schools. This initiative, in collaboration with Hasbro and Wastebuster, encourages families to recycle at participating locations.From 4 September to 4 December, selected Tesco stores will host recycling bins for broken plastic toys.Collected toys will be transformed into new products like coat hangers and chair components.The trial supports the Recycle to Read campaign, enhancing children’s reading materials access.Schools in Sussex with the highest recycling points will receive book vouchers, supported by Harper Collins.Tesco is embarking on a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste…

Waitrose and John Lewis have aligned with M&S in advocating for the removal of VAT on period pants, a charge currently set at 20%. These retailers are absorbing VAT costs to ease financial burdens on customers. There is a governmental review of the tax status of period pants. Sainsbury’s joins the campaign, aiming to pass savings to consumers. The initiative highlights inequities in tax regulations surrounding essential items.Waitrose, alongside John Lewis, has echoed the call made by M&S for the government to abolish the value-added tax imposed on period pants, which is currently 20%. In a bid to support this…