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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May- 2018 -18 MayM&A
CMA shops around for comments on Sainsbury’s Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda, after inviting interested parties to comment on the deal as part of a ‘phase one’ inquiry. The CMA “invitation to comment” was released today as the start of an information gathering process before the formal investigation…
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17 MaySupermarkets
Ocado signs deal with US supermarket Kroger
Online supermarket Ocado has signed a partnership agreement with US grocer Kroger which will see Ocado’s technology used exclusively by the American company for grocery and other food distribution related activities. The objective of the partnership is to allow Kroger to “redefine” the grocery customer experience in the US through…
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11 MaySupermarkets
Amazon could buy Morrisons amid upbeat results
It has been suggested that Amazon could be buying Morrisons in order to challenge UK supermarkets and the Asda-Sainsbury’s merger, according to retail marketing insight firm Tcc Global. Bryan Roberts, global insight director at the company, said: “A takeover bid from Amazon is not beyond the realm of possibility, as…
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10 MaySupermarkets
Morrisons announces strong start to 2018
Supermarket giant Morrisons has reported a strong start to 2018, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4% during the 13 weeks to 30 April. The figure is comprised of retail sales, 3.0%, and wholesale, 0.4%. Total sales were up 2.8% (up 5.8% including fuel) as a result of store closures in…
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9 MaySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s singing CEO takes £1.8m from share awards
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe has snapped up £1.8m in share awards following the company’s merger with Asda. Coupe also sold 286,663 shares worth £845,655, in order to pay tax on his share plan. The supermarket boss received the shares in two tranches of 329,676 and 279,024, a total of 608,700…
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3 MayGovernment
Asda-Sainsbury’s merger: Committees pen letter fearing ‘dominance’
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committees have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the proposed Asda and Sainsbury’s merger. The letter from Rachel Reeves, chair of the BEIS committee and Neil Parish, chair…
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2 MayOnline & Digital
Ocado announces partnership with Swedish retailer ICA
Online supermarket Ocado has announced a partnership with Swedish grocery retailer ICA to allow use of Ocado’s smart platform services. The announcement saw shares in the online supermarket raise by 5%, and will see Ocado provide solutions for ICA’s online grocery service, including a new website supported by Ocado’s online…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s and Asda £13bn merger to leapfrog Tesco
Supermarket giant Asda has agreed to a proposed merger with Sainsbury’s, worth £13bn. Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe said no stores will be closed and no shop floor jobs will be lost as a result of the merger. He added: “It will enable us to bring prices down, to improve quality,…
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27 AprilSupermarkets
Hearty Food Company products recalled by Tesco
Tesco has recalled the Hearty Food Company Sausage and Mash and Cottage Pie, as they contain milk not mentioned on the packaging. A ruling by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that the products represented a health risk to anyone with milk allergies and intolerances. Milk intolerance can cause problems…
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20 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s trials UK’s first grocery delivery service by electric bike
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced that it is trialling the UK’s first grocery delivery service by electric cargo bike. A fleet of five zero emission bikes will be setting off across South London from the Streatham Common store, delivering up to 100 orders a day to local customers who’ve shopped…
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