Supermarket
This coverage examines the supermarket sector within UK retail, focusing on store operations, pricing strategies, product innovation, supply chain efficiency, financial performance, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insights into competitive dynamics, shopper behaviour, and strategic initiatives shaping grocery and high-volume retail. Tailored for executives and managers, it supports effective decision-making in a fast-moving market.
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost
Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7% against sales recorded in March, as the late Easter boosted sales for April, according to new data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). This rise was helped by shoppers opting to “indulge…
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28 AprilSupermarkets
Lidl to invest £500m in store expansion
Lidl has announced that it is set to open more than 40 new stores across the country, investing £500m in the process. The supermarket has published its 2025 site requirements brochure, outlining hundreds of potential locations for new stores, including high streets, retail parks, and mixed-use town centre sites. The…
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25 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-25/4/25
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Andy Mounsey as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mounsey, who had been serving as interim CFO since last autumn, brings 13 years of experience within the business, including roles as Group Finance and Strategy director. A chartered accountant with prior experience at…
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25 AprilEconomy
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in March
UK retail sales volumes increased by 0.4% in March 2025, following a rise of 0.7% in February 2025, the ONS revealed. According to the latest figures, clothing and outdoor sales were boosted by good weather although supermarket sales fell partly. However, during the month volumes were down by 0.3%, compared…
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23 AprilHigh Street
The Entertainer to launch in over 2,000 Tesco Express stores
The Entertainer is set to introduce a selection of its key toy lines to over 2,000 Tesco Express stores as part of an expanded partnership with the supermarket. From April 2025, the toy retailer will launch in 2,010 Tesco Express stores across the UK, with its selection of toys including…
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22 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-22/4/25
Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank Holiday weekend. Shoppers reported frustration at being unable to complete purchases, with some forced to abandon full trolleys. The issue also affected M&S’s email and chat systems, preventing advance customer…
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22 AprilSupermarkets
Asda to open 25 convenience stores as part of turnaround strategy
Asda is reportedly getting ready to expand its convenience store footprint with 25 openings in new locations between June and December of this year, according to The Telegraph. It is understood that the supermarket chain’s strategy is to grow its smaller store formats in a bid to reach more local…
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17 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-17/4/25
Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, expecting operating profit to drop to around £1bn, below market expectations, despite a 7.2% rise in FY25 profits to £1.036bn. Revenue grew 1.8% to £32.81bn, with grocery sales up 4.2%, though Argos saw a 2.7% decline. The supermarket plans to continue…
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17 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s forecasts flat profits ahead despite 7.2% uplift in FY25
Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, revealing that it expects its operating profit to drop to around £1bn, below market expectations of £1.08bn. This comes despite seeing its operating profits jump 7.2% to £1.036bn for the year ended 1 March 2025. Overall, the company posted a profit…
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15 AprilHigh Street
B&M to open 45 new UK stores despite sales drop
B&M has revealed that it is aiming to open 45 new stores in the UK in 2025 despite the fact it saw its UK like-for-like sales drop 3.1% to £4.5bn in the year ended 29 March 2025. Alongside this, the discount retailer stated that its UK like-for-like sales fell 2.1%…
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