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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Jul- 2025 -31 July
Co-op launches ‘on-the-go’ micro store format in UK first
Co-op has announced the opening of its first dedicated ‘on-the-go’ food store in Solihull, in what the retailer describes as a UK-first format aimed at commuters and busy shoppers. The new micro stores are around a quarter of the size of Co-op’s typical convenience branches and will operate with shorter…
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29 July
M&S launches one-year guarantee on children’s clothing
Marks and Spencer has introduced a one-year quality guarantee on all children’s clothing, becoming the first UK high street retailer to offer such a scheme. The policy, which excludes footwear and accessories, allows customers to claim a full refund within 365 days if items do not meet the retailer’s quality…
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29 July
Aldi lifts hourly pay for shop workers to £13
Aldi has announced it is set to become the first supermarket to pay store assistants at least £13.00 an hour. The new minimum rate, which increases to £14.33 within the M25, will take effect from 1 September 2025 and further exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 an hour that…
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29 July
Co-op launches rail apprenticeships in prison to tackle skills gap and reoffending
Co-op and the City and Guilds Foundation have launched the UK’s first rail engineering apprenticeships in a prison, aiming to address skills shortages and reduce reoffending. The scheme, based at the Centre of Excellence skills hub at HMP Highpoint in Suffolk, will enable prisoners to complete Level 2 qualifications in…
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25 July
Lidl to cut head office roles as it streamlines operations
Lidl is planning to cut a number of head office roles as part of a wider strategy to support its UK expansion. According to the supermarket chain, no customer-facing roles would be affected by the move, which comes as it reviews its operations to ensure it is “set up with…
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23 July
Supermarket sales jump 5.8% amid summer heatwave
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose 5.8% in the four weeks to 12 July 2025, up from 3.8% in June, according to data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). The rise coincided with three heatwaves and the hottest week of the year, as well as major sporting events including Wimbledon and…
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23 July
Morrisons unveils improved terms for independent retailers
Morrisons has introduced improved terms for independent retailers as part of its efforts to expand its convenience business. The supermarket currently has around 1,700 Morrisons Daily stores across the UK, many operated by independent retailers. From July, franchise partners will be able to earn up to a 6% volume rebate,…
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22 July
UK food inflation forecast to hit 5.1% this summer
Food inflation in the UK is expected to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025, outpacing general inflation, according to a report by grocery research group IGD. In its latest Viewpoint report, IGD warned that rising food prices will put further strain on households and businesses as the UK economy…
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22 July
Tesco launches holiday support for families facing food insecurity
Tesco is expanding its holiday support for children and families at risk of hunger during the school summer break, with new food aid measures and funding for school clubs. The supermarket chain will provide £200 gift cards to 400 schools that take part in its Fruit and Veg for Schools…
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22 July
Asda to offer additional training to underperforming staff
Asda is planning to offer underperforming staff in its home shopping team additional training as part of efforts to improve efficiency and win back customers, according to the Telegraph. The supermarket will use data to assess how quickly staff pick and pack online orders, the accuracy of item selection and…
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