Supermarkets
Supermarkets examines the strategies, performance, and operational challenges facing the UK grocery retail sector. This section reports on trading results, pricing strategy, supply chain management, sustainability initiatives, and consumer trends influencing supermarket performance. Retail Sector’s Supermarkets coverage provides analysis and insight for retail leaders, buyers, and suppliers, exploring how competition, regulation, and innovation are shaping profitability and long-term growth across the grocery landscape.
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Jun- 2024 -7 June
Second Morrisons strike called off after improved pay offer
Planned industrial action that was due to take place at Morrisons warehouses in Northwich and Wakefield from 13 June to 16 June has been called off. Between 23 May and 26 May, hundreds of workers in Gadbrook in Cheshire and Wakefield in West Yorkshire had been taking part in strike…
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6 June
Tesco launches ‘one-stop shop’ online marketplace
Tesco has announced the launch of Marketplace, which will give customers the opportunity to shop thousands of products from its brand partners online alongside groceries. The launch follows a trial phase with Tesco colleagues over the past couple of months, who tested and learned how customers will use the platform. …
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4 June
Co-op unveils new partnership with Bonmarché
Co-op and Bonmarché have unveiled a new partnership as value fashion outlet launches inside Co-op’s new-look Louth store. Louth’s Co-op, located in Northgate, Louth, has undertaken a 12-week programme of works and improvements, with the major makeover including the introduction of the 3,000 sq ft Bonmarché store which marks the…
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May- 2024 -31 May
Tesco signs new wind farm deal to accelerate renewable energy projects
Tesco has announced it has signed a new deal to take 150GWh of power from Stranoch wind farm every year. The wind farm, being built by EDF Renewables UK, has started construction this week and is due to become operational in 2026 generating 102MW, with 20 turbines located on the…
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31 May
Supermarkets enjoy 3.3% sales boost in May
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets remained strong at +3.3% growth for the four weeks ending 18 May 2024, according to new data released today by NIQ. This is in line with figures reported last month (+3.4%) and is attributed to the brief period of hot weather during the week…
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31 May
Aldi signs news £750m deal with British apple grower
Aldi has signed a new £750m deal with a family-owned Kent-based fruit farm to continue being the supplier of apples and pears. AC Goatham and Son has supplied Britain’s fourth largest supermarket with a variety of apples and pears since 2016 and was announced earlier last year as Aldi’s sole…
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30 May
Asda launches £50m store upgrade programme
Asda has announced the launch of a £50m store upgrade program, which aims to improve the design and shopping experience across 170 of its stores. As part of the program, 50 larger stores will receive major upgrades, including the introduction of new in-store services and features. This will include a…
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29 May
M&S to invest £30m in London store portfolio
M&S has announced plans to invest over £30m in new and renewed stores across London this financial year, which is also expected to support an estimated 100 new jobs. As a result, the retailer will be opening two new fresh-market style food halls in Sidcup and Friern Barnet, as well…
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28 May
Gov should be talking about ‘falling apprenticeships’, says John Lewis boss
The outgoing chair of John Lewis, Dame Sharon White, has claimed that the government should be discussing the reasons why apprenticeships are declining instead of the PM’s new national service plan. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, White, who will step down as boss of John Lewis next…
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24 May
Morrisons warehouse staff strike over pensions
Morrisons has warned of disruption as almost 1000 warehouse workers have walked out for the next three days in a row over pensions. Workers at Morrisons distribution centres Gadbrook, Cheshire, and Wakefield, West Yorkshire have begun the first of two strikes. The employees claim that Morrisons is attempting to cut…
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