Tesco
This coverage examines Tesco’s strategy, operations, and performance within the UK grocery and retail sector. Reporting highlights store and online initiatives, product development, pricing strategies, financial results, marketing campaigns, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. With a focus on commercial outcomes and competitive dynamics, it provides insights for professionals managing grocery, convenience, and multi-channel retail.
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Jun- 2023 -5 JuneAnalysis
Could WHSmith secure Toys R Us’ success through concessions?
After disappearing from UK high streets and retail parks in 2018, Toys R Us has made plans to relaunch this summer across several locations, as well as in the form of concessions in WHSmith branches. The children’s toys retailer exited after falling out of favour due to strong competition from…
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5 JuneGovernment
Gov’s food price measures must target small stores, warns Which?
Which?, the consumer group has reportedly written to Jeremy Hunt claiming the government must also target small grocery stores with its food price measures in order for it to be effective. According to the Guardian, it also stated that a “blanket approach” will not address poor households’ access to affordable…
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May- 2023 -23 MayDepartment Stores
Next staff secure ‘significant’ win in equal pay battle
More than 2,000 Next store staff who are taking legal action against the group for equal pay have won the second stage in their legal battle, which has ruled that their jobs are equal to warehouse jobs within the group. The store staff, who are all current or former sales…
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19 MaySupermarkets
John Allan to step down as Tesco chair amid personal conduct allegations
John Allan is set to step down as the chairman of Tesco following allegations regarding his personal conduct with colleagues. Tesco noted that in recent weeks, four allegations have been made in the media in relation to his personal conduct, and while three of these have been “vigorously denied” by…
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17 MaySupermarkets
Tesco cuts price of pasta and cooking oil
Tesco has unveiled further price cuts for a number of store cupboard essentials in a bid to support customers during the cost-of-living crisis. The group’s own brand pasta has been reduced by 15p in stores and online, and vegetable and sunflower oil have been reduced by up to 15p. The…
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17 MayOnline & Digital
One4all partners with Asos and Secret Sales
Multi-store gift card, One4all, has announced two new partnerships with global fashion retailer Asos and premium ecommerce marketplace, Secret Sales. As a result, Asos and Secret Sales now accept the gift card for all online purchases. The online retailers join the group’s catalogue of popular fashion brands including New Look,…
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12 MaySupermarkets
Tesco CEO paid £4.4m last year despite cost of living crisis
Tesco’s annual report has revealed that its chief executive officer Ken Murphy was paid £4.4m last year, alongside an additional salary increase. The CEO received a fixed pay of £1.71m and a performance-related bonus of £2.73m, which according to the group, was slightly lower than his previous pay packet that…
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11 MaySupermarkets
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi cut price of bread and butter
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi are the latest supermarkets to drop the price of bread and butter across their stores in a bid to support customers amid high inflation. Tesco said the price of its toastie white bread, white bread and wholemeal bread have dropped in price from 85p to…
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9 MayFeatures
Reinventing delivery – is driverless delivery the future?
Asda recently announced its partnership with Wayve self-driving vehicles in a year-long trial that will give the supermarket the ability to autonomously deliver groceries to over 170,000 residents across 72,000 households in London. Emile Naus, partner at BearingPoint, tells us about how these driverless vehicles can be cost-effective and efficient…
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4 MaySupermarkets
Aldi crowned cheapest supermarket 11th month in a row
Aldi has been named the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the 11th month in a row by Which. The findings come from the consumer group’s monthly Cheapest Supermarket price comparison, which examines the cost of a basket of items, including groceries and household essentials. Its latest research found that…
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