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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Jul- 2024 -31 JulySupermarkets
Aldi to open four new London stores by end of 2024
Aldi has announced it is set to open four new stores in the capital between now and the end of the year. New stores in Leytonstone and Beckton are set to open in the next couple of months, while Holloway Road and Muswell Hill are also gearing up to welcome…
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30 JulySupermarkets
Under 50% of staff confident in Asda’s strategy, survey finds
Asda is reportedly facing a crisis of confidence from its staff after only 47% said they were confident in the company’s long-term strategic plan in its annual survey, according to The Telegraph. The outlet reported that only 48% of the 75,591 employees who participated in the supermarket’s survey felt they…
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29 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-29/7/24
Ted Baker is reportedly considering closing all its UK stores within weeks. After entering administration earlier this year, the fashion retailer has already shut 15 stores, resulting in job losses. The brand, now owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is seeking a partner to manage its UK and Europe operations.…
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29 JulySupermarkets
CMA deems supermarket loyalty promotions not misleading shoppers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially cleared supermarkets of using misleading loyalty promotions, having failed to find any evidence to the contrary in the industry. It comes as the authority published its cost-of-living report last week, which recognised that “effective competition” between retailers was keeping prices as low…
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25 JulyNews
Lidl to invest £1.5bn in beef industry over next five years
Lidl GB has committed to invest £1.5bn into the British beef industry over the next five years, as part of its wider commitment to sourcing 100% British beef. The supermarket is launching the Sustainable Beef Group to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices. Those in the group will be rewarded…
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23 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-23/7/24
Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following its collapse into administration. While over 300 jobs were saved, more than 1,500 employees face redundancy due to the challenging retail climate and recent cyber attack woes. Ikea plans to open 100 additional click-and-collect points at…
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23 JulySupermarkets
Aldi to create 1,000 new stores roles before 2025
Aldi is set to create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK between now and the end of the year. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which has more than 1,020 stores, currently employs over 45,000 people. Roles available will include managerial positions, caretakers and cleaners, as well as store apprentices.…
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19 JulyNews
Aldi tops Britain’s ‘most popular’ supermarket poll
Aldi has been named as the nation’s “most popular” supermarket, according to new polling data from YouGov for the three months to June 2024. The supermarket has maintained its leading position since July 2023, ranking ahead of its Big Four rivals, as well as M&S and Lidl. The most popular…
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18 JulyNews
Sainsbury’s to donate over one million meals to children with Comic Relief
Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief have committed to donating over £2.5m to help children and families by providing over one million meals in the school holidays. The funding will help launch five new food club hubs, which will run all-year-around and provide long-term solutions to help improve families’ access to food…
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15 JulySupermarkets
Abuse of retail workers to become standalone offence
The government is expected to pass the Crime and Policing bill this week, which will make assaulting, threatening or abusing a retail worker a standalone offence, The Times has reported. It is understood that this new bill will be announced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday (17 July). The Crime…
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