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Can generalist retailers survive in today’s retail environment?

Last month B&M posted results which saw its profit-before-tax fall 13.2% to £431m, with the company’s UK revenues falling 3.1% as a result of inflation. While the headline figures may appear troubling, the company remains optimistic about its future especially as it is embarking on an expansion drive. The bigger…

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Aldi extends Teenage Cancer Trust fundraising target to £20m by 2031

Aldi has pledged to raise £20m for Teenage Cancer Trust by 2031, extending its original target of £15m by 2027. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket has so far raised £12m since the partnership began, supporting the charity’s work with young people undergoing cancer treatment. Fundraising efforts have taken place across Aldi’s…

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Sainsbury’s market share hits decade high amid Q1 sales boost

Sainsbury’s has welcomed a strong start to the financial year, as grocery sales rose by 5% in the first quarter, helping to deliver the group’s highest market share since 2016. Over the period, convenience sales grew by 6%, as the group recorded its highest ever customer satisfaction scores following a…

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Aldi lightens 20 million wine bottles in supermarket first

Aldi has become the first UK supermarket to reduce the weight of 20 million wine bottles, following a major packaging reduction initiative.  The retailer has switched to 300g ultra-lightweight bottles for its still wine range, working with suppliers and bottling partner Greencroft.  The change brings the average bottle weight across…

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Morrisons orders head office staff to return to full-time work

Morrisons has ordered staff at its head office in Bradford to return to a full five days a week in the office, reversing its flexible working policy, according to the Telegraph. Previously, the supermarket allowed its head office staff to work a 37.5 hour four-and-a-half day week flexibly, but this…

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Aldi to recruit for 1,000 new store roles before 2026

Aldi is set to recruit for 1,000 store roles across the UK as it accelerates its store openings programme for the rest of 2025. The group said it is hiring for a range of in-store positions including store assistants, cleaners, apprentices and management roles. The recruitment drive follows a public…

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Tesco Q1 sales rise 4.6% despite ‘intensely competitive’ market 

Tesco has welcomed rising sales and a growing market share in Q1 despite an “intensely competitive” market, with group like-for-like sales up by 4.6% to £16.4bn over the period. In the 13 weeks to 24 May, its UK market share grew by +44bps year-on-year to 28%, with 24 consecutive four-week…

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Aldi to open 10 new stores this summer

Aldi is set to open 10 new stores over the next 14 weeks, while a further 30 stores will undergo a refresh. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which now has more than 1,050 stores, will open new locations in Oldbury in the West Midlands, Fulham Broadway in London and Brighouse in…

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Aldi launches virtual work experience programme for young people

Aldi has introduced a virtual work experience programme for young people that is designed to build skills and introduce students to a wide range of retail careers. The free online course is open to students in the UK aged 13 and over, and will guide young people on roles from…

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A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?

On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than 40 stores in the process. The budget supermarket has been rapidly gaining market share in the UK hitting a record 8.1% in May 2024, according to data from Kantar. With…

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