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- 2022 -8 February
Ocado FY21 losses widen amid labour shortages and robotics roll-out
The Ocado Group has reported a loss before tax of £176.9m for the 52 weeks ending 28 November 2021 (FY21), down from £52.3m in FY20, following the group’s investment in robotics and AI technology and the opening of five global fulfilment centres. Ocado said it was hit by labour market…
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4 February
Aldi sees 500% spike in plant-based sales
Aldi has announced that sales of its plant-based products soared by 500% year-on-year during Veganuary. The supermarket reportedly expects the increase in demand for its plant-based products to continue this year, with Aldi having expanded its range for Veganuary by more than 50% in response to demand. Aldi said the…
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4 February
Over 70% of consumers concerned about environmental issues
Over 70% of consumers are concerned about environmental and sustainability issues, according to the TWC’s ‘Do good, feel good’ report. The report also confirmed that sustainability concerns are already influencing where they are shopping for groceries – and will do so more in the future. Over a third of consumers…
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2 February
Tesco to stop overnight stock replenishment
Tesco has announced that 1,500 roles are at risk of redundancy across the business following changes to its overnight roles. Tesco will move its overnight stock replenishment to daytime trading hours in 36 large stores and 49 convenience stores to ensure more colleagues are available on the shop floor to…
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2 February
Asda to trial digital self-ID at checkouts
Asda has announced it will be the first supermarket to trial an automated age verification solution at self-checkouts which aims to make it easier and quicker for customers using this facility. From this week, customers in Asda’s Pudsey and Stevenage stores can use privacy preserving age estimation technology when purchasing…
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1 February
Tesco axes Jack’s discount brand
Tesco has announced that it will no longer operate stores under the Jack’s brand in a bid to focus on its “core” business. Of the 13 Jack’s stores, six will be converted to Tesco superstores, with the remaining seven stores to close in the coming months. 130 roles in the…
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Jan- 2022 -27 January
The Midcounties Co-Operative appoints new head of property
The Midcounties Co-operative has appointed Kathryn Lyddon as head of property as it embarks on a “significant” investment programme for 2022. In her new role, Lyddon will be providing professional expertise and support across the society’s property portfolio, which currently spans more than 220 Your Co-op Food stores, 48 Your…
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27 January
Ocado unveils new suite of ‘game changing innovations’
The Ocado Group has announced a new suite of “game-changing” innovations for its proprietary Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) to help it compete with its rivals for rapid grocery delivery. The latest innovations include: the “world’s lightest and most efficient” grocery fulfilment bot; “dramatically lighter” grids; robotic arms that pick groceries…
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26 January
Aldi partners with Mensa to advise shoppers
Aldi has announced a partnership with Mensa to create the Mensa Savvy Shopping Test, aimed at helping Britain’s shoppers with budgeting and navigating supermarket deals. In its first ever partnership with a supermarket, the world’s largest and oldest IQ society has helped create a set of 10 questions that will…
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25 January
Tesco agrees partnership with Alcumus
Tesco has partnered with Alcumus, a business aimed at providing software-led management solutions for managing health, safety and ESG. Alcumus said it will provide Tesco with a “fully integrated, digital technology platform that will bring together operational and risk management information, processes and workflows, allowing the growing multinational business to…
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