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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Aug- 2018 -22 AugustSupermarkets
Retailers commit to support farmers during drought
The NFU has reached out to the UK’s top nine supermarket retailers to express the difficulties farmers and growers are facing as a result of the drought brought on the by the recent heatwave. Aldi, Asda, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Lidl and Tesco have all committed to support the farming…
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17 AugustSupermarkets
Asda reports fifth consecutive quarter of sales growth
Asda has reported its fifth consecutive quarter of sales growth after it posted a 0.4% increase in like-for-like sales. The results represent the first time that the supermarket has outperformed the market since 2014. Removing the impact of Easter, like-for-like sales in the quarter grew by 2.6%. The increase in…
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14 AugustSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s trials ‘till-free shopping’ at south London store
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is trialling a new ‘scan, pay and go’ scheme at its Clapham North Station Local store, enabling customers to pay for products using only their smartphone. Customers at the trial supermarket will be able to pay for their items from anywhere in the shop, instead of a…
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9 AugustSupermarkets
Aldi announces ‘carbon neutral by 2019’ aim
Aldi UK and Ireland has unveiled plans to become carbon neutral by 2019 following investment in a long-term carbon management programme. The supermarket, which has more than 775 stores and 11 distribution centres across the UK and Ireland, has reduced its carbon footprint in recent years, including by installing 388…
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7 AugustHigh Street
Poundworld founder Chris Edwards says retailer was ‘badly managed’ by TPG
Chris Edwards, the founder of collapsed bargain retailer Poundworld, has criticised its owners TPG claiming they “badly managed” the chain. Poundworld’s remaining stores are all set to close by 10 August after it fell into administration on June 11. Private equity firm TPG attributed the collapse to a change in consumer…
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6 AugustSupermarkets
Tesco and Carrefour alliance to start in October
Tesco and Carrefour have announced that their strategic alliance which aims to offer lower prices and improve the quality and choice of products available will become operational in October. Last month the UK and French supermarket giants revealed the long term relationship will see the two supermarkets making joint purchases…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyAdvice
Redefining the retail experience
For years we have heard stories of the apparent decline of the high street, with the likes of Comet, Maplin and Dixons dropping out of the town centre mix. Meanwhile, online giants like Amazon have proved disrupters in the way we search, experience and purchase goods – questioning whether a…
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24 JulySupermarkets
Warm weather and football fever boosts supermarket sales
The UK groceries’ market share has increased at its fastest rate this year as a result of football fever and sunny weather, new figures show. A report from consultancy Kantar Worldpanel revealed supermarket sales grew 3.6%, with sales of firelighters (47%) and fresh burgers (30%) increasing as well. The data…
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23 JulySupermarkets
Tesco to launch new discount chain as job roles advertised
A new discount supermarket chain from Tesco could be launched as early as September with adverts for staff already on recruitment websites. Tesco is set to launch the chain in order to provide British competition for German giants Lidl and Aldi. The supermarket chain refused to provide further detail on…
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19 JulySupermarkets
Morrisons introduces ‘quieter hour’ for autistic shoppers
Supermarket chain Morrisons has introduced a weekly ‘quieter hour’ in support of autistic shoppers who struggle with music, lights and noise. Morrisons will implement the scheme in its 439 stores across the UK on Saturdays from 9 to 10, where music will be turned off, lights will be dimed, the…
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