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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Nov- 2021 -1 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda owners considering European convenience store debut
Asda owners, the EG Group, are reportedly considering expanding its convenience store chain into the European market in an “international first”, according to The Times. The Issa brothers, Mohsin and Zuber, are said to be “exploring” whether the supermarket giant’s convenience store chain, “Asda On the Move” could open across…
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1 NovemberSupermarkets
Morrisons commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2035
Morrisons has announced it has brought forward its commitment to be net zero carbon emissions from its own operations by 2035. This comes five years earlier than initially pledged and 15 years ahead of the UK government target. Morrisons has also announced its commitment to reducing its wider ‘Scope 3’…
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1 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi removes all plastics from toy range
Aldi has announced it is removing all plastic packaging from its entire wooden toy range. The supermarket’s upcoming Specialbuy range includes 26 different items, including wooden medical carts and pirate ships, and is available in stores from 31 October. The wooden toy range was originally launched in 2016 and has…
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Oct- 2021 -29 OctoberNews
Aldi to donate 10 million meals to UK charities over Christmas
Aldi has revealed it will donate 10 million meals to local charities, community groups and food banks across the UK this Christmas. It said with all stores set to close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and News Year’s Day, the retailer wants to ensure that any products approaching the end…
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28 OctoberSupermarkets
Morrisons opens new Kirkby supermarket
Morrisons has opened a new supermarket in Kirkby, adding the creation of 275 new jobs in full and part-time roles. Highlights of the 26k sq. ft. store include the butcher, the baker and the fishmonger counters, its nutmeg clothing range, a petrol station and Morrisons new market kitchen proposition where…
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27 OctoberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s opens new Nottingham store
Sainsbury’s has announced the opening of its newest store in Nottingham city centre, Nottingham Clumber Street Local. Store manager Chris Grace and his team welcomed their first customers after colleagues cut the ribbon during a small ceremony to celebrate the store’s opening. The new store has a sales floor of…
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26 OctoberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s brings forward net zero target to 2035
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it is ramping up its sustainability efforts by aiming to become net zero by 2035, five years ahead of previous targets. Earlier this year, the supermarket chain committed to reduce its Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions by 30% by 2030, with a long-term commitment to be…
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21 OctoberGovernment
Supermarkets urged to set targets on plant-based food sales, says TFF
The Food Foundation (TFF) has announced the urgency with which food businesses need to start transparently reporting on plant-based foods. The Planting Up Progress report revealed only two major supermarkets report on animal versus plant-based protein sales. According to TFF, investors and the government need to demand “accurate and regular…
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20 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda announces Christmas recruitment drive
Asda has announced it is recruiting 15,000 temporary colleagues for the festive season, and has confirmed the dates its festive home delivery slots go live. The supermarket is recruiting seasonal colleagues to fulfil a variety of different roles including serving customers, replenishing shelves, picking, packing and delivering online orders. Around…
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20 OctoberSupermarkets
Morrisons shareholders give £7bn takeover green light
Morrisons has confirmed that its shareholders have approved its £7bn takeover by CD&R Bidco in a meeting held this week. An auction for the supermarket group was initially conducted on 2 October 2021, where CD&R Bidco bid 287p per Morrisons ordinary share, against a rival offer from Fortress, for 286p…
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