Supermarkets

Convenience stores see sales outperform UK supermarkets

Grocery spend at UK convenience stores increased by +3.3% in the last four weeks ending 11 September 2021 –  outperforming…

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Consumers prefer face to face when it comes to buying cosmetics

There’s no doubting e-commerce’s convenience. Next-day delivery used to be the pinnacle of fast, efficient service but with the growing…

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Bestway FY20 profits soar 82% to £38m

Bestway Wholesale Group has reported a year-on-year rise in EBITDA of 81.8% in FY20, up from £20.8m to £37.9m. Revenues…

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Morrisons rejects £5.5bn CD&R takeover bid

Wm Morrison Supermarkets has rejected a £5.5bn takeover bid from the American private equity company, Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R).…

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Why increasing the plastic bag charge won’t be enough to reduce consumption

In a bid to stop the environmental damage caused by plastic bags, the government has recently increased the charge for…

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Pret to trial stores inside Tesco supermarkets

Pret a Manger is reportedly set to trial opening stores located inside Tesco supermarkets in a bid to attract a…

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Amazon’s here – so what’s the future for UK supermarkets?

Amazon has set its sights on the UK supermarket sector. From the Amazon Fresh initiative to its partnership with Morrisons,…

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UK supermarkets see clothing and confectionary sales boost

British consumers spent £439m on confectionery ahead of Easter in the four week period ending 27 March 2021, a +34%…

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Tesco fights shareholder challenge over UK obesity crisis

Tesco is preparing to face a shareholder resolution from a coalition of institutional and retail investors, who are calling on…

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Supermarkets, the unsung heroes

Of all the many seismic changes that 2020 has precipitated, one that may have gone under the radar of most…

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