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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Feb- 2024 -26 February
Co-op opens newest local store in Welling
The Co-op has announced the opening of its newest 2,700 sq ft store in Welling on Wrotham Road, creating 18 jobs locally. The store, which has been designed to “serve and support the community conveniently”, offers customer car parking, an ATM, and parcel collection services with an InPost Locker. Meanwhile,…
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26 February
John Lewis to axe 200 contractors in an effort to cut costs
The John Lewis Partnership will be making approximately 200 contractors redundant from its customer service provider, Foundever, The Telegraph has reported. Foundever, which has been the retailer’s partner for the past 17 years, has handled the majority of its customer service with a team of 1,000 people. The news comes…
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23 February
The Co-op opens new local franchise store in Sussex
The Co-op has opened a new store on Eastbourne Road, in Uckfield, which brings into use surplus space in the grounds of the Highlands Inn to create a “community hub”. The 2,500 sq ft purpose-built convenience store, which will operate as a Co-op franchise, will be open between 7am and…
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21 February
Ocado to stock frozen ready meals for pets
Frozen petfood startup Ted’s Bowl has secured an Ocado listing for its range of frozen ready meals for pets, according to The Grocer. From Friday (23 February), the brand will offer seven microwavable frozen meals suitable for puppies, adult dogs, senior dogs, kittens and adult cats. The premium dishes feature…
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21 February
Aldi to create 5,500 jobs in 2024
Aldi, Britain’s fourth largest supermarket, has revealed that it plans to create 5,500 new jobs across the course of 2024. Roles available include store assistants, managers and cleaners at new stores opening this year. The supermarket is also recruiting across its 11 regional distribution centres and within its head office.…
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20 February
Central Co-op opens new store in Hethersett
Central Co-op has officially opened its doors in Hethersett, creating 15 jobs for those living in the area. To celebrate the opening, Central Co-op welcomed customers and members into the store for the first time, as well as Norwich foodbank and 10 pupils from years four, five and six at…
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20 February
Moody’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ over Iceland’s future despite weak results
Moody’s has said it is “cautiously optimistic” over Iceland Foods’ financial future and prospects of tackling its bond debt, despite the group reporting “weaker” than expected results. According to The Grocer, Moody’s statement, which covers results published to bond holders by Iceland VLNCo, gave an insight into the company’s leverage…
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19 February
Co-op reopens St Ives store following six-week refurb programme
Co-op has relaunched its Royal Square, St Ives, store following a six-week programme of works and improvements. The store, which opens daily and supports 12 local jobs, is one of three of the retailer’s stores St Ives, with others located in The Stennack and Tregenna Place. Designed to serve and…
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15 February
Lidl switches to electronic shelf labelling
Lidl GB has announced it is changing how it displays prices , following a successful trial of electronic shelf labelling in over 35 locations. The move is estimated to save over 206 tonnes of carbon annually through paper and packaging reductions, while ink usage will also be drastically minimised. Since…
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14 February
Waitrose invests £30m in price cuts
Waitrose has announced that it is cutting prices by another £30m on hundreds of everyday own brand products. The price cuts begin today (14 February) on over 200 lines including British meat, fruit and vegetables, store- cupboard staples and products sold on our popular fresh food counters, with more price…
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