Iceland
This coverage focuses on Iceland’s operations and strategy in the UK retail sector, including store performance, product innovation, marketing campaigns, leadership decisions, and sustainability efforts. Reporting examines how Iceland addresses consumer trends, competitive pressures, and operational challenges — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals in grocery, frozen food, and value retail.
-
Aug- 2023 -15 AugustSupermarkets
Supermarket sales slow as inflation falls
Overall take-home grocery sales increased by 6.5% in the four weeks to 6 August 2023, down from 10.4% last month, as grocery price inflation fell by 2.2 percentage points to 12.7%, according to the latest results from Kantar. Kantar revealed that the prices of some staples like milk have edged…
Read More » -
Jul- 2023 -18 JulySupermarkets
Supermarkets see largest drop in grocery price inflation since its peak
Grocery price inflation has seen its steepest decline since inflation peaked in March this year, falling 1.6 percentage points to 14.9% in the four weeks to 9 July 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar. It comes as take-home grocery sales over the same period grew by 10.4% compared…
Read More » -
11 JulyNews
Waitrose announces partnership with UberEats
Waitrose has announced plans to grow its position in on-demand grocery shopping and the convenience sector with a new multi-year partnership with UberEats. The partnership has now launched on the UberEats platform in five initial London stores, including John Barnes in Finchley Road, West Hampstead, Clerkenwell, St Katharine Docks and…
Read More » -
10 JulySupermarkets
Iceland expects profits to hit 10-year high
Iceland expects to deliver its “highest” profit in over a decade due to its increased focus on value and cost-saving measures, The Times has reported. According to The Times, Iceland told bondholders last week that it was “confident” this year’s underlying profit will be its strongest in 10 years, exceeding…
Read More » -
Jun- 2023 -20 JuneSupermarkets
Grocery price inflation falls to lowest level this year
Like-for-like grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2022 and now sits at 16.5% for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar. British take-home grocery sales rose by 10.8% over the month in comparison with the same period last year.…
Read More » -
13 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi sees frozen fish and seafood volume market share soar
Aldi has increased its volume market share of frozen fish and seafood from 12.0% to 14.3% in the 12-week period ending 14 May 2023, according to the latest figures from Kantar. It now sells more frozen fish than any other retailer in the UK aside from Tesco, overtaking frozen food…
Read More » -
2 JuneSupermarkets
Retail bosses urge government to delay packaging reforms
Retail bosses across the UK are calling on the government to delay recycling reforms that are due to be introduced next year, warning that the reforms will create £1.7bn in extra costs for businesses each year. According to the Guardian, retailers, food producers and trade bodies are lobbying to delay…
Read More » -
1 JuneSupermarkets
Government’s red tape driving up prices for food firms, warns Iceland
The government’s red tape and regulations are “driving up” costs for British food businesses, Iceland has warned. According to The Times, the company has warned of the cost burdens related to imposed restrictions on promoting foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. It also said the proposed post-Brexit…
Read More » -
May- 2023 -17 MayOnline & Digital
One4all partners with Asos and Secret Sales
Multi-store gift card, One4all, has announced two new partnerships with global fashion retailer Asos and premium ecommerce marketplace, Secret Sales. As a result, Asos and Secret Sales now accept the gift card for all online purchases. The online retailers join the group’s catalogue of popular fashion brands including New Look,…
Read More » -
Apr- 2023 -25 AprilSupermarkets
Grocery price inflation dips as Aldi secures 10% market share
Grocery price inflation rose by 17.3% in the four weeks to 16 April 2023, down marginally on the 17.5% recorded in the previous four weeks, according to the latest data from Kantar. Amid rising prices, both Aldi and Lidl hit new record market shares over the latest 12 week period…
Read More »
